Think of your life like a car. When it’s time to drive, are you behind the steering wheel or riding in the passenger seat while someone else drives? Many people aren’t as in charge of their own lives as they think. Rather than steering their own course and choosing where they want to go, other people take the wheel and decide for them. Sometimes, it’s obvious when another person controls how you live your life, but there are some occasions when it’s less obvious. Regardless, once you know you aren’t in charge of your life, you can use self-empowerment to get back in the driver’s seat. How Can Someone Let Another Person Take Control of Their Life? It may seem surprising to think that another person can take control of your life and make decisions for you, but this can happen in many situations. Sometimes, they’re obvious, but sometimes, they’re more subtle. For example, suppose you depend on someone else for a lot of support, such as emotional or financial support. In that case, it may be clear that the other person holds a lot of power over your decision-making and how you live your life. In some situations, the amount of control someone gains over your life can happen gradually. For example, they may try to dissuade you from following your passion or dream in favor of something they think is better suited for you. They might make comments to make you reconsider how you want to live your life. Sometimes, these comments are made without the intent to control you – a loved one may want to express their opinion without necessarily insisting you change your course. In more severe situations, the other person may actively try to control you. Strategies for Regaining Control of Your Life and Increasing Self-Empowerment Even if you feel like you’ve lost your sense of self-empowerment and can’t control your life, you can work toward regaining it. Consider the following strategies to find your sense of self-empowerment again: 1. Set Personal Boundaries Whether the people trying to control your life are doing it purposely or accidentally, make time to have a serious conversation with them. Use this conversation as an opportunity to explain your feelings and set some boundaries about how you want to be treated. These boundaries clearly define the line between what you want in life and what they’re trying to persuade you to do. 2. Find Your Thoughts and Opinions When other people spend a lot of time telling you what they think and feel, it can be challenging to discern your own thoughts and opinions from theirs. Take some time to explore how you feel about your life – this will give you a chance to determine whether you actually feel a certain way about something or if you’re emulating the opinions of others. 3. Identify What You Want and Take Action Working toward goals is one of the most self-empowering things you can do for yourself. Identify one of your goals – not a goal someone else has for you – and do one small thing per day to push yourself a little closer to it. Even if it seems like a minor act, it serves as a stepping stone toward what you want from your life. Remember, taking charge of your life isn’t about making radical changes overnight. It’s about recognizing where you are, where you want to go, and taking consistent, small steps to steer your life in that direction. With self-empowerment, you can ensure that you’re the one driving your life forward. Thank you for reading, take care out there and continue becoming your best self… Richard
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