How to stand in your own power

Step out of the shadows

Melanie Wijeratna
Blue Star Ink

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Here’s how I stand in my own power. And step out of other people’s shadows.

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Shift your gaze to your own value

Your gaze. Where is it? On other people? In awe of their beauty, splendour, happiness, success?

Shift it back.

To you. You have confidence and ability. Focus on your talent. Focus on your contributions to the world. Did you know you light up the room when you walk in? You gotta own that now. Be proud of who you are. You are valuable.

You no longer need to defer to anyone else. Because you can highlight your own style and energy.

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Break your own patterns

I had this big pattern of tolerating spaces, environments, and people who were jealous of me. Threatened by the woman I am. I tolerated such spaces, environments and people, for a very long time.

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Melanie Wijeratna
Blue Star Ink

I am a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and a PROSCI-certified People Change Manager. I’m also an ultra-runner and have lived and worked all over.