How to Feel More Empowered, in 8 Keys

Empowerment, that word that is so fashionable lately and that is associated with the power and independence of women But… how to put it into practice? How to feel more empowered?

In the following article we will see what it is about, why it is important and how you can feel more empowered in your daily life, through a series of reflection questions.

Definition of empowerment

Its about process through which women control our own decisions, express our needs and mobilize to take action in our lives, both public and private. Cultural, political, economic, scientific and social action are taken into account.

It also refers to the inner strength that we all have the potential to develop to build a valuable life project.

Why is there only talk about female empowerment?

Have you ever wondered why we talk about women’s empowerment and not men or koalas?

As we have seen, empower yourself It has to do with recovering independence, spaces in which there was previously passivity and now we take action; It has to do with taking responsibility and directing one’s own life.

Women have historically been the “wards” of men. And this traditional education leads us to lack tools and resources as important as self-confidence or the perception of self-efficacy.

Let’s distinguish between independence and autonomy; And although today women can vote, study at university or earn and manage our own money, independence goes beyond all that. It goes beyond autonomy, which is the fact of having options.

One is independent when, in addition to being autonomous, the woman takes responsibility for her own actions, instead of systematically delegating them to other people

How to feel more empowered?

We can divide our lives into different areas: health, family, work, love relationships, etc.

Is it true that you don’t feel the same degree of self-esteem in some areas as in others? Maybe you feel like a very good daughter but a regular partner or friend. Well, the same thing happens with empowerment. There are different spaces of empowerment

Empower yourself in your daily life by asking yourself the following questions:

1. Health

This facet refers to your state of health. Do you usually get sick? How vital or energetic do you feel? Do you often feel tired? Do you have a medical condition that interferes with your daily life? Do you exercise regularly? Do you rest and eat healthy? Do you control your medical check-ups?

2. Finance

Do you feel that your economy is going well? Have you reflected on your ability to save? Does what you earn match what you spend? Do you feel like you manage to cover the essentials and be able to indulge yourself from time to time?

3. Work

Do you feel good at your job? Do you feel fulfilled in it? Does what you do at work make sense to you? Do your salary and schedule fit your needs?

4. Leisure

Do you do things to distract yourself and have fun? Do you allow yourself to carry out activities that interest you? Do you put your obligations or appointments with other people first?

5. Relationships

If you don’t have a partner, do you feel bad thinking about it? Do you have time to meet potential partners? You fancy?

If you have a partner, do you feel that it contributes to you, that it adds to you? Do you negotiate what you want your relationship to be like? (joint and separate activities, frequency of meetings, future plans…).

6. Personal development

Do you feel like you are evolving as a person? Are you looking to grow, improve?

7. Family of origin

Do you maintain a good relationship with your close family circle? Do you freely decide contacts with your family? Do you feel good, satisfied?

8. Friendships

Do you trust your friends? Do you feel like they add to you? Do you dedicate time and energy to being with these friends? Tell me, in what areas do you think it would be good for you to work?

Are you looking for professional support?

In your life it is essential to feel satisfaction and a certain degree of control and power Listening to yourself and discovering what you want to do or be is key to deciding for yourself.

In online psychotherapy focused on women, I invite you to do deep empowerment work. I listen to you woman to woman, in a safe and judgment-free environment, whatever your demand. My ultimate goal is for you to get the tools necessary to live the life you choose, with confidence and determination.