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Article Series: Empowerment
I Want To Feel More Empowered...NOW
Knowledge
is Power - Get To Know Yourself
Part of being an empowered person is having
intimate knowledge and awareness of yourself as an individual,
including your strengths, talents, weaknesses, capabilities
and limitations.
How
well do you know yourself? You’d be surprised how many
people don’t know themselves at all! If you’ve spent the majority
of your time focusing on the people around you, you may not
have a clear self-image, which can lead to feelings of inner
disconnection and disempowerment.
On the other hand, when you know yourself well you are empowered
in that knowledge. You feel confident, self-assured, centered
and strong, which enables you to live purposely and make more
beneficial decisions.
Getting to know yourself is easy
to do with a consistent investment
of time and focus. Basically, you’d start just like you would
if you wanted to get to know another person better – you’d
spend quality time with them! By spending frequent quality
time with yourself, you’ll gain a clearer idea of who you are.
Start by considering your interests and passions. Grab a sheet
of paper and jot down some of the things you enjoy doing now,
or have wanted to explore in the past. If you’re not sure,
think about the things you did when you were younger. Have
you always had an interest in creative activities like art
and photography? Did you belong to any clubs in school? Have
you always wanted to take foreign language classes or travel
to exotic places?
Eventually you’ll want to devote time to exploring these activities
because they’ll help you to grow more fully into yourself as
a person. However, for now simply explore your dreams, passions
and interests on paper.
It’s also a good idea to get an idea of your personal values
using this same process. What is most important to you? Honesty,
love, compassion, service to others, family connections, making
a positive difference in the world? Jot down some ideas about
the things that really matter to you. Through these values
you’ll get a clearer idea of the type of person you are.
Eventually you’ll want to be sure that the majority of your
daily activities are in line with these values. For example,
does your job support your value of honesty, or are you required
to “fib” or act in ways that are contrary to your values? This
is important because you will never feel truly empowered until
you are living in alignment with your core values!
Another great way to get to know yourself better is through
journaling. When you journal, you are connecting with a deeper
part of yourself: your authentic self! Start by writing down
some of your inner thoughts and insights about yourself. If
you’re not sure exactly what to write, try asking questions
like these:
- Who
am I?
- Why
am I here?
- What
is my life purpose?
- What
am I here to contribute to the world?
- What
do others think of me?
- Is
that who I really am?
Don’t worry about getting the answers right – the important
thing is to explore your personality and get a clearer idea
of who you are. Open your mind and let the answers spill out
onto the page.
Getting to know yourself is a process that will continue throughout
the rest of your life, but the more connected you become with
your inner self, the more confident, self-assured – and empowered
- you’re going to feel.
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