You hear this phrase a lot: “Own your power.” But what does that really mean? How do you actually do that?

Here’s my take.

Owning your power isn’t about physical strength or barking orders at people.

True power comes from knowing your worth, showing yourself and others empathy and compassion, and having the confidence to live authentically without constantly worrying about what others think.

Here are a few practices that have helped me own my power.

Find Your Passion

What lights you up?

It doesn’t have to be something as grand as saving the planet (although that’s certainly a worthy cause!). It can be something much simpler—cooking, writing, gardening, painting, sewing, or anything else that brings you joy. Make time for it as often as you can.

Doing something that fills your cup reminds you who you are.

Return to a Moment of Confidence

Whenever self-doubt starts creeping in, think back to a time when you felt truly powerful.

Maybe you nailed a job interview. Maybe a friend thanked you for advice that made a difference. Maybe you cooked an incredible meal, finished a difficult project, or told the perfect joke that had everyone laughing.

Go back to that moment. Remember how it felt. Let yourself experience that feeling again. It can be an incredible mood booster and reminder of what you’re capable of.

Make Self-Care a Priority

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and spa days (although those are wonderful, too!).

Real self-care means tending to all of your needs—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

That might look like exercising, laughing with a friend, reading poetry, practicing meditation, spending time in nature, or simply giving yourself permission to rest.

Learn to Accept Praise

For many of us, accepting compliments feels uncomfortable.

We often minimize our accomplishments or brush off praise because we don’t want to seem arrogant. But you’ve earned those compliments. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished and the gifts you bring to the world.

Simply say, “Thank you.”

Own it.

Stop Worrying About What Others Think

I know—you’ve heard this advice countless times, and it’s much easier said than done.

I’d like to share a quote from an amazing author, Mira Hardwick. I encourage you to read some of her work. This quote has stayed with me, especially during moments when I find myself worrying about other people’s opinions or feeling afraid to use my voice.

“Before you silence yourself to keep the peace, ask yourself, ‘What is the worst thing that could happen?’ Usually the answer is this person may dislike me. That’s it. If you have been silencing yourself for this reason, they already don’t like you. They only like a fictional version of you. Raise your voice.”

— Mira Hardwick

I don’t think I could end on a more powerful note than that.

Try some of these ideas. Find what resonates with you, practice them consistently, and give yourself grace along the way.

Before you know it, you’ll discover that the power you’ve been searching for has been within you all along.

Namaste 🙏♥️
Liz