It wasn’t that long ago that the term “empowerment” was the latest buzzword – and in fact, it still is a much-used term. But sometimes it can be misunderstood.

Power is actually one of the five basic human needs. By definition, power has to do with dominance and control. But I’m not talking about the control of one human being over another. It’s more like an example of when people tend to take things personally, but you can empower yourself to not be affected.

YOUR power, that is a basic human need, has to do with the “personal power” to not be offended or to not let someone else control YOUR emotions.

If you translate your “power need” into a personal affirmation, you might say something like, "I am in control of my life."

Translate this further into the work environment, "I am in control of the work that I do."

When we are in control of our lives or our work, are able to make decisions that impact both and we can take responsibility for our decisions.

When people feel powerless it means that the ability to come up with options and to make decisions, to control their work or things that affect their lives, have been taken away or are limited (in their minds).

So today, and every day, empower yourself to control your own life, destiny and emotions!!