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12 steps up to empowerment

By on November 7, 2013
up the steps to empowerment

with Crystal Champagne.

What is self empowerment? To me it’s about giving myself the power to take control of my own destiny and live my life the way I have dreamed it to be.

Self empowerment is the result of the way you conduct yourself, the image you project to others, and the way you view yourself – it is all inter-related. How you feel about yourself determines the image that you project to the outside world. This image you project to others affects how they react to you.

 

Twelve steps that have helped me and should point you in the right direction:

 

1. Take control. Don’t just coast through life, but know where you are going, who you want to be, and what you want out of life. Sometimes speaking to a life coach can help guide you to get a clearer vision of who you are really meant to be.

2. Stay motivated. Do what you have to, to avoid diminishing interest in day-to-day living. Ask yourself what is one thing you can do today that will make a change for the better?

3. Get active. Meaning move your butt! Exercise is a known antidote to depression.

4. Realize your potential. Set your standards HIGH. People sometimes don’t reach for the stars, not because of the fear of failure, but because of their fear of success. Question yourself about that.

5. Surround yourself with people who you admire and think are amazing. I am sure everyone of us has at some point in their life met a “Debbie downer” – these are the types of people who suck the energy out of you, also known as energy vampires. You need to lessen your contact with such people, and surround yourself with people you admire and who leave you feeling energized and not drained.

6. Remember the 80/20 rule for food. Eat 80% really well and the 20% allow yourself some treats.

7. Sleep. Try to get as much sleep as possible.

8. Be positive. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude. When we are grateful we find the joys in simple things, it is a mindset. Ask yourself what you love and what are you thankful for.

9. Persevere. Don’t let setbacks set you back. Remember your long term goals. Sometimes it is hard to stay on track when you feel overwhelmed, so on those days take it step by step, or day by day, but never let go of your dream or long term goal. Just know some days are easier than others and some days are harder, it is the ebb and flow of life.

10. Have fun and be fun. Life is so much more easier if we don’t judge ourselves or others. Learn to laugh at yourself.

11. Live your dream life. I have a bracelet with this motto on it and I love it because it reminds me to keep dreaming. It is easy to become apathetic and let life pass you by. 11. Dream, and believe your dreams will come true. Deepak Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success chapter 5 talks about the law of intention. In order for you to achieve your dream, you must think about what you want and then give it focus. The more you pay attention to what you want, the more likely it will happen.

12. Love learning. Knowledge plus action equals results.

 

source: Crystal Champagne, featured writer in montrealfashionbizvie.com.

 

champagneCrystal Champagne  specializes in helping people of all walks of life be it corporate or elite athletes reach their personal best and health objectives through individually designed programs and group training. She gets her inspiration by helping others achieve their personal fitness goals. Her motto is to work hard so you can play hard. She believes in leading by example and enjoys a well balanced life of exercise, diet, fun and maintaining a positive attitude towards life.  Crystal is known for her creativity and ability to generate new and exciting workout programs tailored for every individual. Her goal is to help clients achieve a healthy lifestyle while avoiding the pitfalls of monotony.

If you would like to book a personal training session or group class please contact Crystal at crystalfitness.net

 

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