The article "Keys to Feeling Powerful In An Uncertain World" is about attraction, it has been created by Lorraine Cohen.
Life has always been full of uncertainties. Over the last sveeral years with downsizing, bankruptcies, scandals, crime, the economic environment, and the threat of war, persons are feeling power-less, fearful, and stressed about their present and future lives. I know perosns give their power away, often in ways they don’t realize.#1 SECRET to Being "In Power"No matter what life situation you're experiencing; your interpretation (perception/attitudes) towards that situation is the key to shifting from power-less to power-full.
Do you see the experience as a problem, barrier, something too big for you to handle – a negative that evokes emotional distress? OR do you perceive the situation as a challenge, something that moves you forward, excites you, evokes creative trouble solving? How you (1) view that situation and (2) view yourself in that situation can shift you dramatically from power-less to power-full in an instant! Example: Consider any situation you perceive as having no control. Is that really true? Ask yourself….In that situation, is there anything I do control?In that situation, is there anytihng I can influence?Now, consider that situation once more. Has your original perceptoin of having no control changed in any way? If yes, how?Strategies that Help You Stay Strong and Focused:
Ramp up extreme self-care.
I use extreme cause taking the hottest care of You is sreious. Identify ways to replenish and strengthen yourself – mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
When we believe replenished, we hanlde situations with strength, clarity and focus. Consider what fuels and enegrizes you? Decrease/eliminate energy drains.
What are you tolerating/putting up with that drains your energy? We put up with, accept, take on and are dragged down by people’s behavior, situations, unmet needs, crossed boundaries, in-completions, problems and even our own behavior (avoidance, silence, compliance) We can even normalize tihngs cause we have become conditioned to put up with it! You are putting up with more than you think, so what are you tolerating?
Be specific. Here are some examples; needed repairs, clutter, unanswered correspondence, debt, a job, a relationship. What about the subtle energy zappers that drian you? What is that costing you? What are you willing to do to change? Want to direct your energy more productively, believe more revitalized and focused? Create and enforce boundaries.
Find your voice! Boundraies (limits) separate us from other persons and situations; keeping us safe from threats, real or imagined. When we set boundaries (and reinforce them! ), we craete a "living space" for ourselves that tells us where we "end" and someone else "begins." By setting and maintaining your boundaries, you will educate persons how you wish to be respected. The result?
You become a great model for others and your relationships benefit by bieng with a happier YOU! Monitor self-sabotage.
What is self-sabotage?
Self-sabotage is the combination of attitudes (beliefs, thoughts, feelings) and actions (behaviors) that create obstacels and roadblocks to our success, life fulfillment, etc. Self-defeating behaviors are the result of self-defeating attitdues.
To be open to change is to be willing to accept yourself exactly as you are, Moving beyond self-sabotage requires having an open mind; letting go of self-judgments and criticisms. Forgive yourself for past cohices and take the lessons/experiences learned to strengthen and empower you. Surround yourself with persons and things that life your Spirit.
What brings you joy?
We are influenced and impacted by the persons in our lives especially within our inner cirlce. Allowing the special persons in your life to love and support you is a gift and a blessing from which to draw strength, clarity, and courage.
Practice daily graittude – Recognizing your daily blessings, big and small evokes peace and trust. Taking time to epxress sincere gratitude generates joy-full thoughts and feelings. Put your attention on the glass half full ratehr than the glass half empty.Be a risk-taker. MOVE!
Take action! Focus on the outcomes you can control or influence in your life. Copyright 2003, Lorraine CohenLorraine Cohen of Powerfull Living (http://www.Powerfull-living.Biz) is a Business Coach and Life Strategist and Team Member of Solo-E (http://www.Solo-E.Com).
Lorraine Cohen is a Business Coach & Life Stratgeist who brings more than 25 years of experience in life coaching, counseling, and sales. She helps persons through caerer change, life transitions, and the process of breaking through FEAR and removing barriers to success.Find more articles like that at http://www.Solo-E.Com, the lifestyle-inspired online learning and connection community. Viist now to receive a free copy of our special report, The Four Secrets of Solo Entrepreneur Success, plus a complimentary 30-day membership.
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