{"id":884,"date":"2022-04-08T11:28:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T11:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=884"},"modified":"2022-04-08T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T11:28:14","slug":"feeling-powerless-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/feeling-powerless-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Powerless? 7 Things to Do to Take Your Power Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

More or less, we all are feeling powerless right now. The world as we know it is falling apart, and our illusion of control is breaking into pieces.<\/p>\n

We are overwhelmed by the feeling of uncertainty<\/strong> and we realize that we can do nothing about the global processes that take place today.<\/p>\n

Sensitive and deep thinking people are profoundly affected by all the suffering and injustice that happen in the modern world. They are the ones who feel powerless more often than anyone, especially in such turbulent times.<\/p>\n

There is even a term for it \u2013 it\u2019s a German word Weltschmerz<\/em><\/a> that describes the feeling of deep frustration with the world\u2019s suffering.<\/p>\n

Of course, we can feel powerless because of more personal reasons<\/strong> too. Be it the loss of a loved one, a painful breakup, or unfair treatment at work, it feels like we can do nothing to change the situation.<\/p>\n

This is when our whole world seems to be falling apart and we realize how little in this life actually depends on us.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s an undeniable truth that we have no power over certain things in life<\/strong>. But it doesn\u2019t mean that we are completely incapable of bringing a positive change.<\/p>\n

So, what can we do to at least adjust our attitude and feel a little more powerful right here and now?<\/p>\n

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