As fall turns to winter, it is a time of rebuilding. Hibernation is not simply about sleep, but more importantly about allowing our inner resources to grow and building the foundation for our path in the new year.

As we move into this process, it's important to look, not only at what we've done this year, but also at how we've used our power, where we've lost it and where we need to focus our power - with ourselves and in our outer worlds - in the year ahead.

One practice I find important in reviewing my 'power practices' is writing a list of the choices/tasks I haven't made this year. I believe you know what I mean. Those decisions/tasks that I've put off or scurried over. We all have these. In a society as fast as ours it's impossible to make every decision or complete every tasks that comes our way. Yet, not making a decision/completing a task and holding on to it in your mind is one of the fastest ways to lose power. Especially if you are holding onto it out of fear.

Personal Power Practice

1) Begin by making a list of 3 decisions/tasks you have been putting off.

2) Go through each decision/task and note if the decisions/tasks are really necessary. One way to decide this is to note what would happen if you never did the decision/task. Cross off the decisions/tasks that are not truly necessary.

3) Write down next to the decision/ task the true reasons

4) Now write the steps to complete the decision/ task. For example, if once you have all of your information to complete it that will cause you to make the decision, write as your steps to gather the necessary information.

5) Once you have the steps, create your timeline for making the decision/ completing the task.

6)Motivation Factor: Now close your eyes and envision yourself after you have made the decision/completed the task. Notice your energy and how you feel in your power again. You might even compare this with an image before you made the decision/ completed the task.

I hope you enjoy this exercise. For more on how to reclaim your power, join us in my upcoming workshop!

Jenifer Shapiro, MBA, CHT, CNLP, CYT, CHC, IRT is a Professional Coach, Holistic Entrepreneur Coach, Web Designer, and Holistic Practitioner (professionally trained in Yoga, Shamanism/Soul Retrieval, Meditation, Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coaching) with 2 successful holistic businesses. She is the founder of Holistic Hometown (http://www.HolisticHometown.com), Holistic University and The Empowerment Centre, and the consultant for various holistic entrepreneurs, local colleges, and wellness centers. Her work has been televised and she currently teaches and consults with clients around the U.S.Her private practice is in Paoli, PA. Her private practice is in Paoli, PA. She may be reached at http://www.TheEmpowermentCentre.com or (610)213-1010.

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