Top 5 ways to empower yourself at work

Empowerment is the process of encouraging you to think, behave, manage, take action and make decisions toward your career goals.  We asked Jay Rai, a Self-Empowerment Therapist her top empowerment strategies:

1. Take control of negative thoughts 

Although the voice in our head telling us we aren’t clever or successful enough often sounds convincing, believing it leaves us racked with self-doubt and can lead us towards self-destruction. Question your ‘inner critic.’ Start a thought diary to shine light on any negative thought patterns. Unhelpful beliefs aren’t facts but a narrative you can alter, once you believe this, you are in control and you can replace the old beliefs with new positive affirmations.    

2. Tune into your authentic self

This is an important way to overcome stressful situations. By getting to the heart of what is really going on and expressing it means we can cut away the shackles of our past and break free from our self-constructed prisons. Find your voice and trust in your intuition.   

3. Define what success and happiness looks like

Success in business and in life means something different to everyone. Take the time to understand what brings you joy and put aside all the “what if’s.”   

4. Design your career objectives based on your needs

Consider what would bring you the greatest long-term satisfaction, without being afraid of affecting others.  Too many people become reliant on the wrong advisers when pursuing their goals. Remember to take advice under consideration, but continue moving forward, undeterred, as you pursue your goals. 

5. Create a self-care routine

Depleting yourself of energy inhibits your ability to regulate yourself emotionally. Designate time for true self-nourishment. Identify, reduce or eliminate any activities which seem relaxing but are increasing your stress level, such as scrolling through social media. Take a walk in nature or meditate instead. 

Jay Rai is a Self-Empowerment Therapist and Founder of www.mind-worthy.com. She gained clinical experience with one of the largest mental health services in the UK, the Priory clinic.