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 do I 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 day to day, through a series of reflection questions.

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Definition of empowerment

Its about process by which women control our own decisions, express our needs and mobilize to take action in our life 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 it only about female empowerment?

Have you ever wondered why there is talk of empowering women and not men or koalas?

As we have seen, empower yourself It has to do with recovering independence, spaces in which previously there was passivity and now we are taking action

; it has to do with taking responsibility and directing one's life.

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

We are going to distinguish between independence and autonomy; And it is that 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 having options.

It is independent when in addition to being autonomous, the woman takes responsibility for her own actions, rather than systematically delegating them to others.

How to feel more empowered?

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

Don't you feel the same degree of self-esteem in some areas as you do in others? Maybe you feel like a very good daughter but a regular partner or friend. Well the same goes for empowerment. There are different spaces for empowerment.

Empower yourself in your day-to-day 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 any medical conditions that interfere 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 doing well? Have you reflected on your ability to save? Does what you earn fit with what you spend? Do you feel that you manage to cover the essentials and be able to indulge yourself from time to time?

3. Job

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 your hours fit your needs?

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4. Leisure

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

5. Couple 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 brings you, that it adds to you? Do you negotiate how you want your relationship to be? (joint and separate activities, frequency of meetings, future plans ...).

6. Personal development

Do you feel that you evolve 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 the contacts with your family? Are you feeling good, satisfied?

8. Friendships

Do you trust your friends? Do you feel that they add you? Do you spend time and energy spending time with these friends? Tell me, in which areas do you think it would be good for you to work?

Looking for professional support?

In your life it is essential to feel satisfaction and a certain degree of control and power. Listening to you 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 a deep empowerment work. I listen to you from woman to woman, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, whatever your demand. My ultimate goal is for you to get the tools you need to live the life of your choice, with confidence and determination.