What Is Self-Empowerment?

We often feel like we are victims of life and victims of circumstance. It doesn't have to be that way.

Self-empowerment comes when we realize that while we can't control all that happens to us, we can control how we react and what we do next

This mindset makes us a co-creator of our life, instead of a passenger.

Self-empowerment entails being intentionnel and making conscious choices.

It is when our thoughts, behavior and speech all align to move us towards our greater good.

It is an ongoing process, not a final destination.

There are a number of things that can get in the way of our empowerment. These can be self-limiting beliefs, fear of change, cognitive distortions, certain people, and laziness.

Yes, laziness.

Change takes work. Although it's hard when we are at the mercy of life, sometimes it's easier than putting in the work to take charge.

Next week we'll talk about the "work" of becoming self-empowered.