When you hear the word power, what comes to mind? A superhero flying through the sky, a commanding officer shouting orders, or that one leader who somehow gets a room of thirty people to go silent with just an eyebrow raise.
Power can sound like something loud, external, and a little intimidating. But the kind of power I am talking about—the kind that changes your life—is much quieter. It does not demand attention or the flash of a badge. It is something you build from the inside out. It is called personal power, and you already have it. You may just not have realized it yet.
Personal power is not about controlling others or getting your way. It is about mastering yourself–your thoughts, your reactions, and your choices. It is the steady voice in your head that says, “You’ve got this,” even when the rest of your brain is running in circles. It is the strength that shows up when life does not go according to plan (and when does it ever, really?).
Think about the times you have had to make a hard decision—like admitting you were wrong, apologizing, or walking away from something that was not good for you. That is personal power in action. It is not about perfection; it is about courage. It is knowing who you are, what you stand for, and being okay with it—even if not everyone else is.
You use your personal power every time you choose how to respond instead of just reacting. When you stop yourself from sending that frustrated text. When you take responsibility for your mistakes instead of finding someone else to blame. When you trust your gut, even if logic says otherwise. When you stay true to your values, even if it means standing alone. Those are powerful moments, even if no one else notices them.
And here is the thing—personal power grows from experiences, especially the not-so-pretty ones. Every mistake you have made, every awkward moment, every “why did I say that?” regret—they are all part of the training program. You learn, you adjust, and you move forward a little stronger than before.
If you give your personal power away often enough—by letting fear, guilt, or other people’s opinions dictate your choices—you start to feel it. That drained, “I’m running on empty” kind of feeling. But the beautiful part? You can reclaim it at any time. It is yours. Always has been.
At the end of the day, personal power is not about being fearless. It is about choosing not to let fear drive the car. It is about living in a way that lets you rest your head at night knowing you act with integrity, kindness, and courage.
Because when you own your personal power, you stop just getting through life, you start living it. And that is when you will notice something remarkable: the more you stand in your own power, the more your life begins to align with who you truly are.
Reflect & Reset
Where have you given away your power lately—to fear, frustration, or someone else’s expectations? What might happen if, just for today, you took it back?
You might be surprised by how strong you already are.
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