EMBRACING YOUR INNER POWER!
- Makwena Makgwane
As you hear the word INNER POWER, you are probably reminded of the last Power Blog I shared where I explained the concept of Inner Power, what it is and what role it plays in each person’s life. Today I will continue to engage you on the abstract topic of PERSONAL POWER from a perspective of embracing/harnessing your INNER POWER!
Harnessing your INNER POWER means cultivating your deeply rooted beliefs; about yourself, others, and the world around you. It is important to EMBRACE/HARNESS your Inner Power as a person because at the end of the day, when your outward success is stripped away and life shakes you to your core, all that you have left will be the strength you’ve built inside.
I hope this Personal Power Blog series has shown you that Inner Power comes from inside you and does not come from external factors. So let me share with you a few simple tips that you can start to do in your life to step into your UNIQUE Inner Power:
1. Tell and own your stories
When you start telling your stories, good or bad, you will begin to see yourself for who you really are.
2. Do Something that Makes You Powerful
When you do something that makes you powerful, you will feel that you have power and will face any event in your life with the “I can do it” mindset. Remind yourself that you are brave and take on anything in life l.
3. Know your Superpowers
When you channel your energy into what you are good at, you get to gain confidence in your abilities and take ownership of your strengths. Know your strengths and use them to your advantage.
4. Spend time alone in silence
When you spend time alone, you have an opportunity to learn and hear your inner voice which is vital for self-growth.
Let’s pause for a while a reflect, “How do you feel after reading these tips? Which of them can you start doing today to embrace your inner power? It is okay to feel overwhelmed but I want to remind you that, you don’t have to feel powerless, it’s entirely within your control. Start stepping into your PERSONAL POWER position and take action.
The big takeaway from today is that while working on your INNER POWER remember to
also, interrogate your inner beliefs and do a self-reflection so that it will be easier for you to act on your INNER POWER and be strengthened from inside.