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Like Attracts Like
The principle “like attracts like” is sometimes referred to as the law of attraction and affects all your energy, especially your thoughts. Even though you might not realize it, you think your thoughts, which means you…
Letting Go of the Need to Control
https://theempowermentdynamic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Control.mp3There is a popular story about a corporate executive who proudly declared to his professional coach that he had learned how to control everything…
Setting Healthy Boundaries
https://theempowermentdynamic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/setting-healthy-boundaries-masculine.mp3Setting healthy boundaries is essential to shift from drama to empowerment. But why is it sometimes so difficult to set…
The “Do-Over” Practice
Watching a young toddler play the “peek-a-boo” game is such joy. It’s the laughter and connection that elicits the giggles each time the toddler yells, “Do it again!”Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a “do-over”…
Practice the Pause
When drama hits, if you are like most people, you may seek relief from the stressors that triggered your reaction. This is because your body is wired to soothe discomfort by any means necessary. You may choose to…
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the saying “waiting for the other shoe to drop?”It began in the early 1900’s with poorly constructed buildings in the U. S. that had very thin floors and walls. At night,…
Embrace Your Drama
It happens all the time in workshops, coaching sessions, and conversations about shifting out of the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT). People are excited to learn more about how to stop living in their drama roles. The…
This Creator’s Imposter Syndrome
Last week, I ( David ) was a participant in a gathering of friends and colleagues. We explored the ups and downs of living and working as consciously as possible, even in a world full of chaos and rapid changes. At one…
See Everyone as a Creator
The central role of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® is that of a Creator. There are two primary actions of a Creator. The first is owning your power to choose your response to life’s challenges, regardless of the…