5 ways you’re giving your power away.
We hear so much about “taking our power back”, but what does this power even mean? "Power" can feel so abstract, but it’s basically about having the agency, confidence, and alignment to act in ways that serve your highest good.
It's about owning your choices, trusting your inner authority, and not outsourcing your worth or decisions to external forces. Are you asking for permission to live your life?
Because we can’t change what we don’t know, here below I show you some ways to recognize the moments when you give away your ability to choose, act, or trust yourself:
#1 Over-apologizing and minimizing yourself.
Example: You just say “sorry” for asking a simple question at work, making yourself smaller to avoid inconvenience.
Taking your power back means: Instead of apologizing, you confidently ask, “Can you clarify this for me?”
#2 Letting external expectations dictate your path.
Example: You stay in a job, relationship, or habit that drains you because "it’s the safe choice," even though your body, heart and mental scream otherwise.
Taking your power back means: You listen to your gut, take the necessary steps to plan for that change you crave, and move toward something that aligns with your truth.
#3 Ignoring your emotions or intuition for “logic” or people-pleasing.
Example: You feel a strong emotional response about something (like a bad deal or an energy-draining friendship), but instead of trusting it, you rationalize why you should stay.
Taking your power back means: You honor your emotions and intuition as a guide and act accordingly, even if it means having tough conversations or setting boundaries.
#4 Not expressing yourself fully out of fear of rejection.
Example: You have something in your heart to share (a feeling, a truth, an idea), but you hold back because you're afraid of what others might think.
Taking your power back means: You share your perspective authentically, knowing that your truth will resonate with the right people. Opening up for dialogue brings different ideas and perspectives, allowing for an honest relationship (especially the one with yourself).
#5 Giving energy to what drains you instead of what fuels you.
Example: You constantly say “yes” to things that feel heavy, exhausting, or unnecessary, overextending yourself instead of protecting your energy for what is comfortable to you. Is that yes for someone a no to you?
Taking your power back means: You prioritize your energy by committing to things that align with your goals. We know that especially at work we can’t just do the tasks we love and skip the ones we don’t, and in these cases, how can you infuse a lighthearted approach to things that are not so exciting? Working on tedious reports? Get a nice music going, or light up your favorite candle. Need to show up at a gathering you’re not so stoked about? Get your favorite glam on and stay for how long is comfortable for your social battery. No need to overextend.
Recognizing where you’ve been giving away your power isn’t about shame or forcing confidence, it’s about awareness. And with awareness comes choice!
If you’re ready to step into deeper alignment, book an Akashic Records session with me, where we’ll uncover the patterns of energy leakage and help you reconnect with your soul’s truth.
With love,
Manu
