61 - How to Take Back Your Power

The Verywell Mind Podcast with Amy Morin

English - April 02, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MB - ★★★★★ - 125 ratings
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There may be several ways in which you give away your power without even realizing that you’re doing it.

You might waste a lot of time thinking about someone you don’t like. This would mean you are giving that person power over your time.

Or you might let someone treat you poorly. Perhaps you don’t dare speak up because you don’t want to seem rude—but then you still blame the other person for ruining your day. This means you are giving that person power over your life.

Retaining your personal power requires you to take responsibility for the way you think, feel, and act. It’s about being proactive regarding how much time and energy you devote to the people and activities in your life.

In today’s episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I’ll share a simple but powerful exercise that can help you take back your power so you feel more in control.