There are many definitions of empowerment.  However, it might be easiest to see empowerment as taking control of your life’s choices.  By empowering yourself, only you can make the decision about the way you see things and accomplish things.

For some reason,  it is common for some people to offer more negativity into our lives versus positive affirmations.  Where could we be, if we were offered nothing less than positive praise?  Some people are lucky, and they come from a supportive environment.  While others must create that environment around them.

All through your life, people will do their best to categorize you by title—great athlete, too skinny, loud, not smart enough.  Do you know what the realities are about these titles?  They really do not exist unless you believe them!  The ONLY person who should make the labels that define your life is you!

When we define our dreams or goals, there will be risk involved.  Very often, to achieve greatness, we must make a trade off.  Sometimes that trade off is other activities we would rather be doing.  Each of us needs to learn the art of evaluating the risks we need to take in order to achieve the outcomes we desire.  If the risks are too big, it is important to reevaluate your goals!

Please click on the link to see a famous Nike Commercial .

Think carefully about the message.  Now share with the class, your dreams.  What are you reaching for?  What are the risks?