I’ve had many conversations with high performing, ambitious woman lately. An owner of a successful financial services company, a serial entrepreneur, a founder of a start-up – all who declared to me: “I need to get my power back.” If this resonates, keep on reading.
It’s easy to give our power away because we care deeply. We’ve all been in situations where we have put our happiness and power in other people’s hands. Truth be told, many of us give our power away all day long to employees, bosses, partners, kids, friends and anyone else that comes our way.
Here are 5 quick tips to get back on track when you feel you’ve given your power away:
1. If you’re depleted from overdoing and taking care of others, pull back and tend to you own needs. Keep some energy for you – always
2. Watch your fearful thoughts – fear is the main culprit of losing our power. Rein in your negative thought and replace it with two positive ones
3. Honor who you are – your authentic, imperfect, sometimes messy self. Rid yourself of any shame, guilt and self judgment on past actions – it’s not fair to you
4. Whatever the situation, see the truth in it rather than resist it. Once you do, you’ll be clear on the next steps to take
5. Be true to your values and what you believe in – no matter what
Any of these will help things shift. Getting your power back can be as easy as giving if away – if you let it. Take your power back and become your most limitless self.
“When you take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you get your power back.” – Unknown
