At times in life, it can seem like everything and everybody is out of control. Maybe you feel discouraged by the state of your relationships, stressed out by your job, or frustrated with your current living situation. You know that something needs to change, but how do you go about it when you feel powerless?
It can be hard to learn how to take back control of our lives when we're desperate for help. It's tempting to think that somebody else could swoop in to make things better -- or worse, to look for someone to blame for our problems. However, the most powerful way forward to get the help you really need is from yourself. Reviving your sense of personal power and control is the surest way to gain the confidence and strength needed to transform your life.
The first step to take is to practice mindful self-reflection. It's important to have a way to monitor the choices you make, the behavior you do and don't accept, and the changes that you desire for your life. Self-reflection can help you tap into inner wisdom and make changes that are tailored to your unique self and circumstances. It's not enough to make arbitrary resolutions, they must come from a place of personal empowerment.
Once you have identified areas that need improvement, rather than ignore them or expect somebody else to fix them, come up with specific action steps to take towards concrete solutions. When you make a roadmap from where you are to where you want to be, you are able to track your progress and measure your success. Try breaking down bigger goals into smaller, achievable steps. When something doesn't work as expected, use it as an opportunity to tweak the process and adjust your expectations.
One way to ensure that your plan works is to set yourself up for success. Start small and keep it simple. Create systems that are easy to fit into your current lifestyle, rather than attempting to completely overhaul your habits all at once. Look for support and guidance when you need it. After identifying what needs to be changed and creating a plan of action, enlist friends, family, and trusted professionals who can help you stay on track, provide advice, and provide a shoulder to lean on during times of difficulty.
It may feel intimidating to tackle big problems when you are feeling helpless. But if you can move past paralysis and remind yourself of your own internal power to make meaningful change, you can break the cycle of desperation and get the help that you need. The one thing we can always control is ourselves, so when you feel in desperate need of help, remember that you are your own strongest resource.
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