I've Got the Power
(Bonus points if you heard the song behind the title)
Self-empowerment, what does that mean to you? What does that mean to any of us these days? When was the last time you experienced a feeling of self-empowerment, how long did it actually last?
There are so many aspects of life where this concept can be applied, from something as simple as gathering the gumption to get things done around the house so that you end up with a feeling of accomplishment, to something like finding power in your relationship status, to putting in those extra hours at work so you can eventually become the next CEO.
Self-empowerment is a determined perspective. It is deciding to feel a certain way, accomplish a certain goal, or overcome a certain obstacle. It is telling yourself that you can get something done or taking pride in the fact that you did get it done. It is having confidence in your strength and abilities despite the adversity staring you straight in the face.
The other day I saw one of those quote images that often circulate on Facebook, this one stated “Instead of ‘single’ as a marital status… I prefer ‘independently owned and operated’.” I thought to myself; that is an empowering way to look at it. Yes, sometimes being single can have its downsides, a person gets lonely after a while but, to allow that negative connotation to control us is to sacrifice our empowerment. Why weep and wallow only to settle on less in the end when we can empower ourselves, know and be confident in our worth and hold out just a little bit longer for a partner that will compliment all that we offer rather than bringing us down into a state of complacency?
The same can be said about situations in the work place. I work as a part-time employee for the city, the pay is pretty good but sometimes it can still be a little difficult to budget while I work towards securing a full-time position. I can mope and grumble about being a part-timer or I can accept that I have options and the power to make a decision. Do I want to quit and start over at the bottom somewhere with no guarantees of financial security? Not really, I actually enjoy my job, like my coworkers, and have confidence that the seniority hours I have been collecting will pay off. Instead, I empower myself to keep working hard knowing it will be worth it, and I secure other part-time jobs throughout the year to give myself a little spending money and to help me work towards my other future goals such as purchasing some land for my very own homestead (after I have secured full-time of course).
Now, I’m not saying we can’t get upset over our circumstances sometimes, in fact I encourage it ...sometimes. I merely think it is important that we not allow ourselves to wallow for too long but instead utilize the feelings to motivate us to do something about it. Whether doing something about it means taking conscious steps to change our circumstances or means choosing to adopt a different perspective, we are allowing ourselves to gain a feeling of self-empowerment by taking charge of who we are and what we want.
As mentioned in my previous posts Judge, Jury and Executioner and Go Fight! , we have to start treating ourselves better and see that we are worth fighting for, finding ways to feel empowered is part of that.
Self-empowerment is a determined perspective. It is deciding to feel a certain way, accomplish a certain goal, or overcome a certain obstacle. It is telling yourself that you can get something done or taking pride in the fact that you did get it done. It is having confidence in your strength and abilities despite the adversity staring you straight in the face.
The other day I saw one of those quote images that often circulate on Facebook, this one stated “Instead of ‘single’ as a marital status… I prefer ‘independently owned and operated’.” I thought to myself; that is an empowering way to look at it. Yes, sometimes being single can have its downsides, a person gets lonely after a while but, to allow that negative connotation to control us is to sacrifice our empowerment. Why weep and wallow only to settle on less in the end when we can empower ourselves, know and be confident in our worth and hold out just a little bit longer for a partner that will compliment all that we offer rather than bringing us down into a state of complacency?
The same can be said about situations in the work place. I work as a part-time employee for the city, the pay is pretty good but sometimes it can still be a little difficult to budget while I work towards securing a full-time position. I can mope and grumble about being a part-timer or I can accept that I have options and the power to make a decision. Do I want to quit and start over at the bottom somewhere with no guarantees of financial security? Not really, I actually enjoy my job, like my coworkers, and have confidence that the seniority hours I have been collecting will pay off. Instead, I empower myself to keep working hard knowing it will be worth it, and I secure other part-time jobs throughout the year to give myself a little spending money and to help me work towards my other future goals such as purchasing some land for my very own homestead (after I have secured full-time of course).
Now, I’m not saying we can’t get upset over our circumstances sometimes, in fact I encourage it ...sometimes. I merely think it is important that we not allow ourselves to wallow for too long but instead utilize the feelings to motivate us to do something about it. Whether doing something about it means taking conscious steps to change our circumstances or means choosing to adopt a different perspective, we are allowing ourselves to gain a feeling of self-empowerment by taking charge of who we are and what we want.
As mentioned in my previous posts Judge, Jury and Executioner and Go Fight! , we have to start treating ourselves better and see that we are worth fighting for, finding ways to feel empowered is part of that.
So go ahead, fight to acknowledge your capabilities and accomplishments. Find ways to acknowledge your strength and remember, you’ve made it this far!
Cheers!
The Bra Street Rambler
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