Self-empowerment in essence is power over self. It means taking control of your own life- choosing which life path to follow, setting your own goals, directing the course of your life, as well as being responsible for the consequences of your choices. It is about your ability to pursue your aspirations for yourself and for others thereby impacting significant change.
Self-empowerment is not about defiance nor dominance. It is not about your confidence to dictate on others. Some of those whose standpoints you challenge may feel doubts and reservations but that does not mean they are not self-empowered. There were those who endured years of oppression but silently forged their inner strength and eventually rose-up liberating themselves and impacting social change, like Martin Luther. Self-empowerment is not anchored on richness, social status, nor on political connection. Many who were born and raised in affluence end-up groping during the financial crisis. A lot of powerful politicians failed to effect social change. There were those who relinquished their riches and chose to live with the poor yet exemplified service to humanity, like Mother Teresa. Self-empowerment is fueled by inner strength. How to be that empowered? Here are 3 life-changing steps to follow: Step 1: Know and accept yourself. Ascertain your strengths as well as your weaknesses. Distinguish your needs from your wants. Identify your wishes as well as your inmost longings and desires. Recognize your own values, beliefs, and principles. Acknowledge your intentions and aspirations. And then embrace who you really are. Unless you truly know and fully accept yourself, you cannot step-up to forging power over yourself. Step 2: Declare your life goals and work-up yourself towards attaining them. Accept yourself but never settle for you are a work in progress. Further hone your strengths and find ways to confront your weaknesses. Learning is a lifetime process and evolving into a better you entails constant hard work. Study with constant practice is key to acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for you to respond to your needs and wants, longing and desires, wishes and aspirations. Achieving your life goals is your own mission. You are responsible for your own well-being and happiness just as you are accountable for your own failings. Step 3: Impact positively on the imperfect world around you. As you endeavor towards your personal goals, you will be challenged either by differing individuals or trying circumstances. Things usually happen not according to your plans and expectations. And oftentimes, you cannot effect change out-rightly because most problematic situations are already systemic. Rather than whine and bark complains, effect proactive and creative change. This calls for the best version of yourself – your abilities to:
Self empowerment is that power that you harnessed from within you.
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