In a recent survey, Positive News asked their readers what empowering things they had done during the difficult times we are all facing. The responses were diverse yet equally inspiring. For instance, Zoe from Cambridge spoke about quitting social media and opting for a simpler life. After blocking all social media sites, Zoe now has more time for outdoor activities such as exploring the Cambridgeshire Fens, reading, and enjoying life more. Meanwhile, Ben from Florida chose to embrace analogue living by reading books, meditating, and learning new skills. Ben found that this made him feel more empowered and he lived a better life.
Jas from Worthing found her way to empowerment through joining a community with the same concerns as her. She joined her local permaculture farm where she has made new friends, grown her skills, and improved her mental health. For Anna from Kent, empowerment came when she quit drinking, which improved her energy levels, mental clarity, and anxiety levels.
Taking action was the catalyst for empowerment for Silvia from Milton Keynes. Silvia has been signing petitions, planting trees in her neighbourhood, writing to MPs, and reducing her CO2 footprint. Eleanor, also from the UK, gained a sense of empowerment during lockdown when she spent the money she would have spent on holidays, on transforming her home to a more sustainable living space complete with solar panels, an electric car, and infrared heating.
Transforming their attitude towards life has made a great impact on some readers. George from New Zealand found the most empowering change to be seeking help and noticing when they feel stuck in negative thinking. Meanwhile, Courtney from Rhode Island in the US chose to embrace compassion and transform her outlook from anger to kindness.
These empowering stories prove that there are various paths to take on the journey of empowerment. Whether it’s quitting social media, embracing analogue living, finding community, freeing oneself from addiction, gardening, leaving toxic situations, or taking action, one can always find ways to empower themselves
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