Everyone Has Superpowers. How Are You Using Yours?

Comic books and movies are full of superheroes with magical powers. But we too have superpowers that can be activated anytime and help us live a conscious and intentional life. Here are some of them… The Superpower of Self-Awareness This power enables you to have insight into your own inner processes: how you tick, your conscious and subconscious beliefs and values, your strengths, skills and weaknesses. When you know and appreciate what makes you uniquely You — even if you are not like others, don’t conform to common norms or are often less than perfect — you will be able to walk your own path with self-acceptance, authenticity and confidence. The Superpower of Free Will This is about choice. You have free will over how you respond to life’s challenges and the kind of inner life you allow yourself to have. Many situations are beyond your control and proceed in their own way, especially if other people are involved. But your free will allows you to make a crucial choice: living on auto-pilot according to habitual inner programs or taking responsibility for how you deal with a given situation. The Superpower of Self-Regulation Rather than being passive and letting pre-determined currents determine your thinking, feeling and acting, you have the power to tame the “gang of 3”. Begin by deciding not to accept the automatic processes within you but take charge of your inner life instead. This might involve modifying your expectations, focussi...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: General Habits Happiness Mindfulness Perfectionism Self-Esteem Self-Help Stress Confidence Decision Making Discernment Expectation Self Awareness Self Regulation Source Type: blogs