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Saturday, January 28, 2006

Who Turned Off the Power?

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent - Eleanor Roosevelt

Of all the quotes that I love and have shared, this is the one that is the most powerful for me. It is taped on my computer screen at eye level where I can be reminded of it regularly. It is also on the back of my business cards.

It is true that no one has the right to make us feel powerless or less of a person. NO ONE! And while it is a bitter pill to sometimes swallow, we do have a say/choice in how someone makes us feel.

OK, then why is it so easy to feel inferior or powerless?

There are many reasons…

Maybe someone we loved put us down and because we loved them, we believed them. (Hey, people we love and/or love us know us best, right? NOT ALWAYS.)

Maybe it is because we have always been afraid to stand up for ourselves in fear we would rock the boat or make someone angry.

Maybe it is because we spend time comparing ourselves with others and wishing we had what they have.

Maybe it is because we just don’t trust ourselves and our abilities.

Does any of this sound familiar?

If so, please don’t despair because reclaiming your power (and I am not referring to maniacal power) is absolutely possible. Give the following a whirl and see what happens…

1) Make a list of your MANY amazing attributes. (Yes, you have many!!) You should even write down all the attributes you wish to have. At the top of the list, be sure to write the words, “I am…”

2) As you write, if your inner-critic or self-doubter (that little contradictory voice) rears its head, thank it for its contributions and then tell it to be quiet. ;) Please be sure just to keep writing!

3) Take your list and over the next 90 days read your list to yourself five times in the morning and five times at night before bed.

Just remember, you do have the power and no one has the right to turn it off.

Posted by Pam at 2:33:43 PM in Quotes with Impact (30) | Permalink | Comments (2)

Comments

Your blog is just what i was looking for. I have just reached a stage in my life when I feel totally useless & your blog is truly uplifting

Posted by hillgrandmom on 27/02/2006

hillgrandmom, thank you so much for sharing and for visiting.

I am so sorry that you are feeling useless and completely understanding those feelings. If you would like to discuss them further, please do not hesitate to e-mail me. I would be more than happy to listen and support you.

Thank you again for sharing!!

Be well..

Pam

Posted by Pam on 27/02/2006