THE TOP 10 KEYS

THE TOP 10 KEYS

TO EMPOWERING YOURSELF (AND OTHERS) Every now and then everyone needs a boost. Whether you are struggling to get out of your own way or helping someone to get out of theirs, these Top 10 Ways to Empower Yourself (and others) will put you on the path to motivating yourself and those you care about to be powerful, joyful, and fulfilled in all that you are and all that you do. Peace and Blessings, Lane

SELF-AWARENESS – Take stock of where you are now, who you are being in the moment, and what you really want. Become aware of what motivates you, what inspires you, and what makes you happy. The more self-aware you are, the greater your capacity to create a life of power and mastery, and the greater your capacity to empower others. SELF-ESTEEM – Identify your strengths, and celebrate your unique gifts and talents. Notice when you are engaging in negative self-talk, and turn it around by giving yourself a compliment, instead. Having a healthy perception of yourself is critical to having a powerful, purpose-filled life.

SELF-ACCEPTANCE – Put your past to rest. Focusing on past failures and trying to avoid making similar mistakes in the future keeps you stuck in regret and keeps you from moving forward. Instead of holding onto the past, practice letting go. You can’t change the past, but you can change your perception, and that makes all the difference.

SELF-AFFIRMATION – Honor your journey, and acknowledge your accomplishments. Acknowledge your successes and all that you have created thus far in your life. There is no doubt that you have weathered many obstacles to get where you are! Celebrate your own achievements, and give others praise when praise is due! SELF-CENTEREDNESS – Take time for yourself. Consult your heart. What is important to you in this moment? Taking care of yourself is not so much an act of selfishness, as it is an act of love. When you love and respect yourself enough to take care of yourself, you empower others to do the same.

SELF-GUIDANCE – Notice the choices you are making in your life, and commit to always choosing out of your own desires rather than out of your circumstances and obligations. If you will only listen, you will hear the universe telling you what actions to take. Only your heart can tell you the answers you are looking for.

SELF-CONTROL – Notice if you are being a leader, a follower, or just reacting to what is going on around you. If you are giving away your power, reclaim it, and strive to take charge of those things in life that matter to you. It’s your life, and you get to say how it goes! Taking charge of your own life is the BEST and MOST EFFECTIVE way to empower someone else to take charge of theirs.

SELF- EXPRESSION – Speak your truth. Tell your story. Do what makes your heart sing. Your gifts are unique and valuable. You must share them with the world! Don’t stand in the background. Give yourself and others permission to let it all hang out! SELF-PROMOTION – Tell the world who you are and what you have to offer without regret, shame, or embarrassment. People are inspired by authenticity. The only way anyone will know about you is if you tell them! Comparing yourself to others causes you to doubt yourself. Know that you are enough. When you share yourself, be yourself, and love yourself, the world is more receptive to what you have to say.

SELF-RESPECT – Treat yourself with the respect you desire (and deserve). Respecting your space, your body, and your own opinion, sets an example for others, and sets the tone for healthy relationships.

“Top 10 Principles of Self-Empowerment” © All Rights Reserved. Lane L. Cobb, CPCC, LMT www.straighttalkcoaching.com / www.lanecobb.com/[email protected]

AFFIRMATIONS FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT I ACCEPT myself exactly as I am, and exactly as I am not. I AFFIRM that I am gifted, talented, and unique. I AM AWARE of my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I LISTEN TO MY HEART and follow it’s guidance. I LOVE MYSELF UNCONDITIONALLY. I CHOOSE to live my life based on what I really want. I TAKE CHARGE of my life and am responsible for its outcome. I SAY WHAT I MEAN (and I mean what I say.) I RESPECT MYSELF and ALL THAT I AM. I AM PERFECT! I AM JOYFUL! I AM ENOUGH!

“What I know for sure is this: You are built not to shrink down to less, but to blossom into more. To be more splendid. To be more extraordinary. To use every moment to fill your self up.“ ~ Oprah Winfrey “Top 10 Principles of Self-Empowerment” © All Rights Reserved. Lane L. Cobb, CPCC, LMT www.straighttalkcoaching.com / www.lanecobb.com/[email protected]