Strong confidence

Empowered

Strength 3 of 4

Newly able to act on your own behalf, as if a door has opened and the choice and strength to move are now yours.

In the body

  • Shoulders drawing back
  • Standing taller
  • Energy gathering for action

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

AutonomyChoiceEffectiveness

Softer and stronger

  1. Capable
  2. Confident
  3. Empowered
  4. Strong
  5. Powerful

Often confused with

Powerful

Empowered is gaining the means and the freedom to act for yourself; powerful is a fuller surge of force and reach over what happens around you.

Strong

Empowered is a sudden widening of what you feel free to do; strong is a steadier resilience that holds you up when things press against you.

See also

BoldEncouraged