6. Set clear boundaries
If someone speaks to you with contempt, say it calmly but firmly:
“I don’t like the way you’re talking to me.”
Learning to say it without guilt is a form of self-respect.
7. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else
Each person has their own path, and comparing yourself only robs you of peace. Your value does not depend on being “better” or “worse,” but on being authentic.
8. Work on your personal growth
Study, learn, improve your life little by little. Not to prove anything to anyone, but to be proud of your own progress.
9. Learn how to spot microaggressions
Sometimes attacks come disguised as jokes or advice. If someone says something to you that makes you feel small, don’t ignore it. Acknowledge it and decide if the relationship is worth continuing.
10. Choose peace over revenge
Responding with kindness and distance is the greatest demonstration of strength. The arrogant feed on conflict; Peace disarms him.
How to regain your personal power
Regaining your personal power does not mean becoming harsh or indifferent. It means coming back to yourself, reconnecting with your inner value, and no longer relying on the approval or recognition of others.
Every time you allow someone to make you feel less, without realizing it, you are giving them your energy and your self-esteem. Recovering it is an act of conscience and self-love.
1. Identify your emotional boundaries
Recognize what situations or people are making you feel diminished and where you’re allowing them to cross the line. Clarity is the first step to making decisions from strength and not from fear.
2. Detach yourself from the judgment of others
You don’t need to be liked by everyone or understood by those who don’t want to see you grow up. When you understand that the judgment of others does not define your worth, you regain your inner freedom.
3. Reschedule your self-talk
Often, the toughest enemy is not outside, but inside. Watch your thoughts: If you speak to yourself with kindness and respect, no one will be able to convince you that you are worth less.
Repeat simple but powerful statements, such as:
“I am enough”, “I don’t need to prove anything”, “I deserve respect and tranquility”.
4. Remember what you’ve overcome
Personal power also comes from experience. Think about everything you have lived, learned, and accomplished. The person you are today is the result of a story full of strength, even if others do not see it.
5. Respond calmly, not from the wound
When someone tries to provoke you, your true strength is shown by maintaining your composure. Not reacting is not weakness; it is emotional dominance. Every time you choose calm, you reaffirm your power.
