Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “empowerment”
It can’t be done / I can’t do it This is my number one pet hate. It’s demoralising, dis-empowering and defeatist. It is such a “final” statement it leaves you no room to move. No room for imagination, no room for motivation. It basically translates to “I give up”. Sometimes it’s a sign of defiance as in “I don’t want …
How often do you pay attention to your language? And do you know what impact the words you use have on your life? Those of you who have read It can’t be done! already have a taste of how disempowering the wrong set of words can be. In this post, I will explore a little more about what we can …
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the tasks that you need to do? Did it leave you feeling completely out of control? Did it seem like the more you did, the more you were chasing your tail? This is a common scenario faced by many small business owners who have to be “jack of all trades”. You are …
Can you really shape your destiny with your thoughts? Have you ever wondered whether your thoughts can determine what happens in your life? There is a whole self-help industry based on this premise, however, the power of positive thinking isn’t a new concept. This book – “As a Man Thinketh” was written in 1902 and the author James Allen embraces …
When you read the title of this article, are you thinking….. “Reward – what’s that?” or “Reward – when would I fit that in?” or “I’ve got more important things to worry about than to think about rewards!” Being constantly weighed down by the day-to-day grind sometimes means that the last thing we think about is rewarding ourselves. If you …
Are you living a life that has been determined by other people’s expectations? Do you feel unfulfilled and know that something is missing? Perhaps it is because you are not living an authentic life. This book by “Dr Phil” addresses these issues and provides some practical steps on how analyse the critical decisions, people and events that have contributed to …
Are you working in a job you can’t stand because of the money? Then, this article is targeted at you! So many people stay in high paying jobs that give no satisfaction because of the money. Their dreams and desires are so clouded by the pay packet attached to their job that their dreams and desires become secondary. Are you …
“It can’t be done” Full stop. How many times have you heard this statement? It is potentially the most disempowering set of words that anyone could utter worsened only by “I can’t do it” which is self-defeating. This is a mindset that can be changed with practice. Try redeeming these terrible phrases with the words “but”. For example: “It can’t be done …
