There are moments in everyone’s life when they feel completely powerless. A sly remark from a coworker, a comment on social media, or parental shame can make people feel weak. It’s easy to fall into a pit of self-despair, wondering why the world has caused this state of unworthiness. As unwelcome as they are, these feelings are part of being human. Life doesn’t have to be this way because there are ways to get out of the slump and empower the soul.
What Does It Mean To Feel Empowered?
Most people know the feeling of completing a challenge or achieving a goal. That sense of accomplishment, vigor, and excitement is the very essence of empowerment. It’s a powerful emotion that doesn’t receive the attention that it should. Empowerment makes you feel as though nothing stands in the way of you and success. Nothing can sway you from the determination you feel, or the things you’re capable of. Empowerment comes with self-assurance, and it’s a shame that people don’t always feel this way.
When given the right tools, it’s possible to build or achieve anything in life. The intention of this article is to give you the tools to establish the feeling of empowerment. Live life with confidence and continue to grow and develop emotionally and spiritually. We have faith that you can strengthen your zest for life and find the courage to lift your spirits. This can lead to higher self-esteem and confidence.
Challenge Negativity
Negative thoughts come too quickly, no matter what the situation is. Whether you react to a Facebook post or look at someone on the street, it’s easy to think negatively immediately. It’s also easy to compare yourself to others, especially if they are doing better than you. Don’t succumb to negativity; rather, challenge those thoughts and rise above them. You are the master of your temple and have the ability to find the power within. When you rise above negativity, you’ll find that you have a more positive outlook. Positivity is both contagious and empowering.
Fix It Yourself
Isn’t is magical when you fix something on your own? There is no better way to experiece that “Yes I did it” feeling! This can include fixing a vacuum cleaner, putting up a shelf, growing flowers from seeds, or sewing a button a shirt. The point of this exercise is to push yourself past your limits. When you are able to accomplish something outside your comfort zone, you feel a wonderful sense of elation. That’s empowerment, folks. Use the Internet to your advantage to complete any task you want. Build a garden box or repair a car transmission!
Every Day Is New
This is an obvious statement, but there’s a reason why we put it on this list. What we mean by this tip is that you have the chance to start fresh every day. Wipe the slate clean and don’t carry past mistakes with you into the new day. Forgive yourself for your faults and accept your imperfections. That’s what makes you a unique human! Everyone makes mistakes and even though some of them can bring you down, there are ways to bring yourself back up. Learn from your mistakes to figure out how to do things better. These discoveries can help charge that empowerment when you’re feeling down.
Learn A New Skill
There’s never been a better time to learn a new language, instrument, or other skill. Some argue that learning something new creates the greatest feeling of empowerment. The reason for this is because every part of the journey is a challenge, uncharted territory if you will. Whether you start a blog and learn web design or write a book of poems, developing a new skill makes you a more well-rounded person. When learning a new skill, the key is to start something that interests you. Dive deep into your newfound passion and you’ll emerge with a great sense of accomplishment.
Be Clear About What You Want
If you don’t have a clear direction of where you want to go, it’s difficult to feel empowered. For example, if you want a new job and don’t know what you want, you’ll aimlessly apply for things and you may end up in the same, miserable situation. Take your time in figuring out where you want to go. Ask yourself what you want out of this life, or what you want to accomplish. Make decisions and moves that lead you to those things. You can even make a vision board or journal to help gain clarity.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
