We all have given away our power. 🤔 But what does it mean exactly?
Giving away our power means renouncing control, authority, or autonomy over our own life and decisions.
We allow external influences, people or circumstances to have excessive influence on our thoughts, emotions, and actions.
Check on yourself: In which ways have you given away your power?
Tick the boxes that apply to you:
🟦 Are you relying on external validation?
🟦 Are you avoiding confrontation?
🟦 Are you ignoring your intuition?
🟦 Do you over-depend on others?
🟦 Does your fear of failure or criticism dictate your actions and choices?
🟦 Do you put yourself down with negative self-talk?
🟦 Are you blaming external circumstances for personal challenges?
🟦 Are you living a lot in your past or future?
🟦 Are you neglecting self-care and going towards burnout?
🟦 Does your lack of boundaries result in over-commitment or feeling controlled by others?
🟦 Do you constantly compare yourself to others?
🟦 Are you resisting change?
So, how can you take your power back?
Go through your power-loss list and formulate actions that can help you take your power back:
For example, if you lack boundaries:
➡️ Set clear boundaries: Establish and communicate healthy boundaries. Learn to say "no" when necessary and prioritize your well-being. Boundaries are crucial for protecting your energy and autonomy.
Or if you are dwelling in negative self-talk:
➡️Challenge negative self-talk: Replace self-limiting beliefs and negative self-talk with positive affirmations and empowering thoughts. Practice self-compassion and acknowledge your strengths.
Awareness of these patterns can be the first step toward reclaiming personal power and fostering a greater sense of autonomy and self-determination.
Let’s take our POWER back to create a world we love!