Discover

your

Personal

Power and

How to

Build it

Presented

by...

•Lorna • Barrow

Self-image

Self-worth

Personal Power!

+=

Consider this equation...

Now let’s break it down…

Really now…What is this Self image?...

It is…The idea, feeling or “picture” you

have in mind about your abilities, appearance and personality.

• Your self-esteem

• Your self-confidence

• How others see you

• Your body image

• Your relationships

• Your friendships

• Your need to belong

• And the list goes on...

What impacts

self- image?

Now…What is

Self Worth?...

It is…• The value that you place on yourself. • How much you think you deserve

something you want. It could be:– a great relationship– expensive clothes– success at school – a fabulous job

What is the connection between self-image and self-worth?

Based on how you see yourself (self-image) you will “decide” how much you’re worth (self-worth)

AND…

…these two combined determine your personal power!

In other words…

Your personal power is undermined or supported by your self-image!

What is Personal Power?...

Personal Power is…• the ability to

choose your responses

• your ability to

influence your environment

Personal Power is… Alignment –

doing what you’re

supposed to be

doingderived from who you are…not what you have!

doing what is right…not what is easy!

So…What stops you from claiming your personal power?

At some level, we're afraid of what other people would do or say or feel if we were to act as we wanted!

You can start the journey towards embracing and displaying your power and having a better personal image…

BUT…

HOW?

By embracing the of

Assertiven

ess

Po

wer

What is assertiveness?

It’s a give and take thing...

expressing your thoughts, feelings, needs or rights in a direct, honest and appropriate manner, without feeling undue anxiety.

The “give”…

Your ability to

accept what others say without reacting

in ways that deny then the rights to their thoughts or feelings.

The “take”…

Why use assertiveness?

• Increased self-confidence & self esteem

• Enriched Relationships• Release from old patterns

of behaviour• Ability to choose your

responses

Here are 5 Simple Steps to

assertiveness

Now

…

can begin using RIGHT now!

You

Learn How to Share Your Opinion or Point of View

Step

# 1

• Be sure of your Position• Uphold Your Rights • Personalise your Opinion• Offer no apologies• No Intimidating tactics

Learn How to State Your Needs/ExpectationsS

tep # 2

• Know what you want • Do not make assumptions • Invite Response/ Reaction • Do not sell yourself short

Learn to share your feelings

Step

# 3

• Acknowledge your feelings • Own your feelings • Describe your feelings • Don't be a martyr

Learn how to share your decision

Step

# 4

• Make a decision• Take your stand • Be brief • Be firm; stick to it

Learn how to take criticism

Step

# 5

• Explore it • Don’t react • Ask for feedback

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