Do you see yourself as having personal power - the ability to positively impact people and situations through your actions, communication, and behavior - or do you let others make decisions for you? It may be an essential aspect of aging well.
I hit send too soon …. Listening …. Really paying attention to ourselves (feelings & emotions) is a skill that I have been slowly learning & developing…. Having grown up in the generation that was taught “be nice, don’t interrupt ….etc, etc….but it’s worth the work. Thank you for sharing your experiences and time!❤️👏🏻
I'm on a journey towards this recognition of & using my personal power too! I was brought up in a household with a dominant father & whilst I've been married now for over 54 years I had no idea (other than my inner feelings of frustration) of how to make choices of the major kind about & for myself. It's a reason why I became burnt out after a decade of tough stuff including Dad's death. I'm delighted that the inner work I'm doing & with the kindest of husband's' encouragement I am "doing life much better" these days! Still a WIP but I'm with you.. keep our personal needs prime!
Hi Denyse, Bravo to you! I'm so glad to hear of your husband's encouragement; it makes a huge difference. I think my husband would have been supportive as well.
"Five years ago, I’d have ignored that feeling and agreed with family and friends who thought it was the perfect solution, but not today - I’m listening carefully to myself when making my decisions and choices." And that is REALLY saying something, Janice! Make your own plan while you still have TIME!. You are doing it! I am so proud of you.
Do you see yourself as having personal power - the ability to positively impact people and situations through your actions, communication, and behavior - or do you let others make decisions for you? It may be an essential aspect of aging well.
What a wise and uplifting approach to taking charge in our later years. Thank you Janice for this honest, inspirational post.
Hi Paula, thanks so much for your kind words.
Thank you for sharing your insights with us. I’m looking forward to more!
Thank you for sharing with us Janice! Listening and learning about yourself is
I hit send too soon …. Listening …. Really paying attention to ourselves (feelings & emotions) is a skill that I have been slowly learning & developing…. Having grown up in the generation that was taught “be nice, don’t interrupt ….etc, etc….but it’s worth the work. Thank you for sharing your experiences and time!❤️👏🏻
I'm on a journey towards this recognition of & using my personal power too! I was brought up in a household with a dominant father & whilst I've been married now for over 54 years I had no idea (other than my inner feelings of frustration) of how to make choices of the major kind about & for myself. It's a reason why I became burnt out after a decade of tough stuff including Dad's death. I'm delighted that the inner work I'm doing & with the kindest of husband's' encouragement I am "doing life much better" these days! Still a WIP but I'm with you.. keep our personal needs prime!
Hi Denyse, Bravo to you! I'm so glad to hear of your husband's encouragement; it makes a huge difference. I think my husband would have been supportive as well.
"Five years ago, I’d have ignored that feeling and agreed with family and friends who thought it was the perfect solution, but not today - I’m listening carefully to myself when making my decisions and choices." And that is REALLY saying something, Janice! Make your own plan while you still have TIME!. You are doing it! I am so proud of you.
Hi Sharron, Thank you so much for being here and for being my friend.