"You've always had the power . . ."
The Scarecrow was indignant that Glinda didn't tell our friend, Dot, in the first place about this power.
But, Glinda, the wise, knew that Dottie had to figure that out for HERSELF!
We all have to figure it out for ourselves and learn to use our power (for good, not evil, please!)
On those days when we feel quite powerLESS it is important to take a moment and remember how to USE OUR POWER!
1. PAST PERFORMANCE
Take a minute to breathe and remember all the times you felt powerful and in control in the past. You can feel that way again, and reliving those good moments in your head can balance out any negative self-talk. If it helps, you might want to WRITE those positive moments on a sticky note and keep it handy!
2. DO THE RESEARCH
Sometimes the people who seem to wield/hold power over us are really clueless! They've found themselves in a new leadership position and are really just making stuff up as they go along! This is where Google comes in super handy. Just do a tiny bit of research and find out if that person has ever held that leadership position before. You might actually find yourself feeling compassion for the person who you (thought) was controlling you.
3. THINK BIGGER
We've all heard that old saw, "Big fish in a small pond". Right? If you're in a small pond, and there's a big fish crapping in the water, try moving away from the pond. It's amazing how leaving a toxic situation can give you more perspective. YES, it IS scary to leave. But, if you're feeling miserable and powerless then it is time to expand your territory and/or move to a bigger pond! Sometimes just moving to a different department will make all the difference!
4. WALK IT OUT
Studies have proven what I've known for years: WALKING IMPROVES CREATIVITY! And, in my humble opinion, a creative mind is a POWERFUL MIND. It was during a period of time when I took all my work breaks outside, walking around my office building whenever I felt powerless and bullied by my boss when I actually felt my most creative and powerful! (And, I'm happy to report that I outlasted that awful boss!)
5. LEARN TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY
This isn't as left-field as it seems. Think about it, how many of you, dear readers, have ever said, "If I just had enough money I would fill-in-the-blank"?? Often, those "blanks" are situations that are holding you back. Often, we feel powerless or STUCK in a situation because we have genuine monetary obligations. If you feel like lack of funds is contributing to your feelings of powerless-ness then learning and applying solid money management principles will help you take charge. (Trust me on this. I used to be so deeply in debt that I couldn't even imagine a way out.)
One word of warning: gambling, pyramid schemes and other get-rich-schemes will not get you out of a financial hole, it will get you in even deeper. So, if a financial plan seems too good to be true, it IS. Run away!
I'd love to hear YOUR tips on how you find your power on those days when you feel like you've lost it!
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