Awaken Your Inner Power: 13 Things to Let Go of to Reclaim Your Authentic Strength.

When you think of someone truly powerful, who comes to mind?

Is it a wealthy CEO, a confident influencer, a polished public speaker, or someone with a huge social media following? Most of us have been conditioned to associate power with external things…like status, money, beauty, or fame.

But what if real power has nothing to do with outward appearances and everything to do with how you feel inside?

What if power isn’t something you need to gain, but something you already have, waiting to be remembered?

This post is here to guide you back to your authentic power…the kind that comes from within. The kind that doesn’t shout to be heard but radiates from your energy, your boundaries, your choices, and your truth.

Let’s start by dismantling the myths you may unconsciously believe about what makes someone powerful.

Rethinking Power: What Does It Really Mean to Be Powerful?

When you imagine someone powerful in your personal life — is it the loudest person in the room? The most successful? The best dressed? Or is it someone who knows who they are and stands firm in their values?

Now ask yourself: Would you consider yourself powerful?

If your answer is “not really,” this post is for you.

Because real power isn’t external — it’s internal. And it often lives beneath layers of people-pleasing, self-doubt and conditioning.

Power doesn’t always look loud or glamorous. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Soft. Subtle. And even when it feels buried under fear or uncertainty, it never disappears. It’s still there within you…waiting to be reclaimed.

Let’s explore 13 common habits and patterns to let go of so you can reconnect with your inner power and live more authentically.

1. People-Pleasing

When you constantly try to make others happy at the cost of your own needs, you slowly disconnect from your truth. Saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” overcommitting, or avoiding conflict might win approval…but it drains your energy and confidence.

Letting go of people-pleasing is a powerful step toward authenticity and reclaiming your voice.

2. Chronic Self-Sacrifice

You matter. Your needs matter. And constantly sacrificing yourself for others doesn’t make you more lovable, it makes you burnt out and disconnected.

Give yourself permission to prioritize your joy and wellbeing. When you feel nourished, you become a radiant force for good in the world.

3. Weak Boundaries

If your boundaries are unclear or non-existent, people will cross them…not always maliciously, but because you haven’t communicated your limits.

Strong boundaries protect your peace, energy, and sense of self-worth. They are a core expression of inner power.

4. Putting Others on a Pedestal

Admiring others is fine. But placing them above yourself keeps you in a cycle of comparison and self-minimization.

That light you see in others? It’s in you, too.

5. Holding Onto Old Stories

Your past doesn’t define your future. Painful experiences can shape you, but they don’t have to limit you.

Letting go of old stories and emotional wounds creates space for something new…aligned love, purpose, and inner peace.

6. Seeking External Validation

When you rely on likes, compliments, or approval to feel worthy, you hand over your power.

Your self-worth isn’t up for public vote. It begins and ends with you.

7. Attaching Worth to Status or Success

Your job, income, appearance, or possessions don’t define your value. If all of it disappeared tomorrow, you would still be enough.

Your inner worth is unshakable when it's rooted in who you are, not what you have.

8. Self-Rejection

True empowerment comes when you stop hiding or denying parts of yourself. Your shadow, flaws, fears, and quirks all deserve love too.

Reclaiming your whole self is one of the most courageous things you can do.

9. Comparison

Comparison is the thief of joy and of power. The more you compare your journey to others, the more disconnected you become from your own magic.

Celebrate your unique path. Nobody else has your story, gifts, or soul.

10. Avoiding Responsibility

Taking responsibility for your healing, patterns, and choices is empowering not burdensome.

When you own your life fully, you move from victimhood to leadership.

11. Not Speaking Your Truth

Your voice matters. Whether it’s through speaking, writing, art, or quiet courage, expressing yourself is powerful.

Start small, even journaling your truth can begin to unlock your inner power.

12. Self-Betrayal

Every time you ignore your needs, abandon your values, or silence your intuition, you chip away at your self-trust.

Rebuilding that trust starts with small, daily acts of honesty and alignment.

13. Playing Small

You weren’t born to play small. You were born to shine and the world needs your light, your story, and your gifts.

Let go of the fear that says you’re “too much” or “not enough.” Start showing up fully, unapologetically, as you.

Reclaiming Your Power Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Letting go of these patterns won’t happen overnight. It’s a process one that requires compassion, awareness, and support.

You may find yourself revisiting some of these patterns again and again. That’s okay. Growth is rarely linear. Healing happens in layers.

The more aware you become of what’s holding you back, the more empowered you are to create change.

And remember: You don’t have to do it alone. Working with a coach, therapist, or healer can support your journey of self-empowerment and transformation.

Because at the end of the day, power has always lived within you.

You don’t need to become someone else. You don’t need to wait until you have it “all together.” You are already enough.

Let go of what no longer serves you and rise into the version of you that has always been there, waiting to be remembered.

There’s nothing more powerful than a woman who knows who she is.

Sonia xx

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this blog post is general in nature and for educational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health or well-being.