Personal Empowerment

What is personal empowerment? 
Personal empowerment is looking into the mirror and knowing exactly who you really are. Asking yourself, " Self. Who am I?" Become more aware of yourself as an individual. Being yourself. Standing out. Being different!! Empowerment simply means to become powerful. When building personal empowerment; you have to reflect on your personal values, skills, goals, and having to adjust or even change your behavior in order to achieve your goals. 

In order to to gain personal empowerment, you must develop your confidence and set realistic goal. Currently being in school for Business Management; I've learned to set S.M.A.R.T goals 
S. Specific (WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?)
M. Measurable (Time frame. Set a deadline)
A. Achievable (Measurable tasks. Realistic)
R. Relevant ( Does this goal have any significance to others around you? Family? Children?)
T. Timely (Have a deadline. Confirm due dates)
                                           Goal setting is essential for success!! 

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses and a range of skills that are used in everyday situations; but all too often people remain unaware of, or undervalue their true abilities. There are many dimensions to personal empowerment. 

Self-Awareness: This involves understanding our character and how we are likely to respond to situations. Being honest with yourself. Learning who you are by observing which commitments you choose to keep and which one you choose to avoid. Being self-aware, one makes conscious decisions to enhance their lives and take what was done in the past and make that into a lesson learn.

Values: Can be opinions or beliefs that are important to us as an individual. It is ones judgement of what is important in life. The reasons we may prefer one thing over another, or choose one course of action over another, may not always be obvious or known. Our values may be different from those of others; but nevertheless our values are important to us. 

Skills: Your skills are different from mine! One's skills are the main resource which enables you to achieve your goals. Skills can be gained through experience, practice, education, and training. Developing such skills that one values can then be implemented into action.

Information: Knowledge or information is essential in the development of self-awareness and skills. Knowing what you are talking about. Know where to find appropriate information. Being knowledgeable helps both in your personal and working lives. There are many resources that provides a huge amount of information; The internet, Encyclopedias, Documentaries, Cultures, and the list continues. Its just important to make sure you find accurate and reliable information.

Goals: Setting goals is the first step of taking charge of your life. It gives you a sense of direction in life, this direction is essential to personal empowerment.

Languange: Language is the method of human communication; whether its in written or spoken form. The use of language is how individuals express themselves. Talking and/or listening can be empowering to both yourself and the individual you are communication with. The use of positive and active language reflects on the person's self image. Speaking positive about yourself and others, acknowledging your strengths and weakness, and implying position actions rather than vague statements and rude comments, are all empowering

Confidence: Having the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone; trust. Have to build your self confidence up and take over your life. The sky is the limit!! 

At the end of the day; developing personal empowerment can't be done overnight or even in a day, one should view personal empowerment as an on- going self development. As each day goes by,and new circumstances arises; remember, there is always room to learn, grow, and succeed!

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