Standing in Your Power
Most people don’t fully realize their inner power.
So many of us are taught to continue along our paths, do as we are told, and not question our purpose here. We work unfulfilling 9-5 jobs because our parents told us that’s what we should do, we are in unhappy marriages because we are in a mindset of codependency, or we say yes to things that we really, really should be saying no to because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings.
However, there is so much more to life than this. So much more abundance, peace, joy and love for us to cultivate, give, and receive.
Harnessing your inner power has a lot to do with creating personal beliefs that are authentic to you, and upholding those beliefs with courage, conviction, and confidence.
How do you know which beliefs are true to you? By getting to know yourself.
I know it’s hard for people to sit with themselves. There’s a lot of inner child work that comes up when we actually get to know ourselves, and for many people, it’s much easier not to face what’s beneath the surface.
But, what if I told you that by doing the self-work, you can reach a place of self-like, which in turn leads to self-love aka your inner power?
Here are some ways to harness your inner power, starting right now… Let’s do this!
1. Spend time in silence. Set aside 5-10 minutes every day to meditate, stretch, do yoga etc. The purpose of doing this is to get you to feel more comfortable in your own skin while you practice tuning out the noise of this world. This is a great way to connect with your inner self. And, if you don’t have 5-10 minutes, do this 2-minutes a day and work your way up from there. Practice makes progress.
2. Be yourself. You have so much within you that makes you unique. Whether it’s your ability to communicate effectively, make people laugh, stand up for what’s right, or come up with the next big idea, you’ve got all you need to succeed at this life. Start acknowledging your superpowers. The macro and micro things that make you who you are. I’m not telling you to walk around like you’re the greatest thing since slice bread (although we all know you are), but a little self-acknowledgment goes a long way. Value your authentic truth and let the real you shine.
3. Say no when you want to say yes. I’m talking to all my people pleasers out there (you know who you are). Saying no is such a power move. If someone asks you to do something, and you know you should decline, kindly say something like this to them, “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to say yes, but right now I have a lot going on that prohibits me from saying yes.” There is no need to explain what else you have going on (people pleasers, resist the urge to overshare!) Not everyone deserves the right to hear your story.
4. Give up caring what people think. This was a game changer for me. The minute I started caring more about what I thought about myself rather than what other people thought of me, I gained an innate amount of inner happiness, peace, and confidence. We are our own worst enemies and we like to view our flaws and imperfections under a microscope. The reality is that nobody puts that much energy into dissecting who we are as you do. People are too busy with their own lives to do this. Remind yourself of this as you move through your journey.
5. Create boundaries with yourself. As important as it is to create healthy boundaries with others, it’s just as important to create boundaries with yourself too. This means being proactive in your health and happiness by creating structure in your life while showing yourself grace. Develop healthy habits and routines. Go to that doctor appointment. Instead of speaking down to yourself, talk to yourself like you would a friend. By creating boundaries with yourself, you are able to control what it is that you can.
6. Connect with your faith. Nurturing a relationship with something bigger than yourself allows you to keep things in perspective. Whether you are religious or not, it’s important to have a spiritual source as your inner anchor. This means reminding yourself to trust in The Universe. To let go and let God handle the mess. To call on The Divine to guide you. Whatever your belief, or name you use to describe The Source, cultivating your spiritual awareness will help cultivate your inner power.
Developing your inner power is a journey. But, you’re here taking the first step and that’s always the hardest part. Take a moment to give yourself a high five, a big ol’ hug, or a pat on the back for the courage it took to read this article. This act may seem small but something inside of you knows you deserve more and is willing to work for it. You’ve got this!
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