Taking the time to invest in a solid self-assessment of our
self-awareness can increase your personal power. So, what is personal power? A
good way to think of personal power is to associate it with self-confidence. In
other words, it is an inner belief in our ability to attain our goals and
achieve the things we want in life. Those who possess a highly developed level
of personal power believe they can set the direction of their lives and, in
fact, they do.
Here are a few tips that can help you build your personal
power:
Make a list of your strengths. Keep a journal of what you
feel are your significant accomplishments. Ask yourself where you excel and
this will lead you to identify your strengths. The objective of writing your
accomplishments and the feelings that surround them is to help you to envision
how you feel when using your strengths and succeeding. Remember, emotions and
feelings, especially positive ones, will be powerful motivation towards your
life goals.
Ask for feedback. Don’t hesitate to ask for input about your
actions from a trusted friend or family member. Insight from others can prove
to be an invaluable resource in helping you recognize how well you handle
various situations, and point to areas where you can grow even stronger.
Move on from failures. Don’t dwell on what you consider to
be a failure. Failures are not life lasting or permanent. A perceived failure
is an excellent time to do some real self-assessing. Take the time to recognize
what you can learn from whatever misstep, and then take that information and
apply it to future situations.
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