A Woman's Guide to Owning Your Power Through Shifting Your Mindset
- Shay Smith
- May 14
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt like your brilliance is dimmed, your desires hushed, your essence…contained? We, as women, are often handed a script that tells us to be small, to be quiet, to prioritize everyone else's dreams over our own. But I'm here to tell you that the script is garbage.
You are a force of nature, and your mind is the key to unleashing that force. When you shift your mindset, you change your thoughts and reality. You step into your power.
What is a mind shift?
Imagine this: you're standing in a dance studio, but you've been told your whole life that you can't dance and are only allowed to watch. A mindset shift is realizing that you can dance. You can move your body while music is playing. It's about trading "I can't" for "I'm figuring it out, I'll find a way," trading fear for fierce self-belief. It's not about pretending you are the best dancer in the world. It's about knowing you have the power to do what you want, despite what others say.
Why a mind shift is significant for women
We've been conditioned. We've been taught to apologize for taking up space, second-guess our intuition, and believe our worth is tied to our looks or sacrifices. Enough is enough!
Shifting your mindset is an act of rebellion. It's about reminding yourself that you are worthy, capable, and undeniably powerful. It's about reclaiming your inner goddess and letting her radiate.
Here are some ways you can shift your mindset
Unmask those limiting beliefs: Grab your journal, light a candle, pour yourself a glass of something bubbly, and ask yourself these questions:
What stories do I tell myself about my abilities? Where did these stories come from (be honest, who planted those seeds?) Are they actually true, or just familiar? Dig deep, darling. Awareness is the magic potion that starts the transformation.
Rewrite your story with seductive power: Now for the fun part! Take those old, dusty beliefs and set them on fire! Replace them with affirmations that make you feel like the absolute queen you are.
Instead of "I'm not good enough," whisper, "I am a masterpiece in progress, learning and evolving every day." Instead of "Who am I to do this?", purr, "I am uniquely qualified because of my journey, and the world is waiting for my magic."
Words are spells. Use them wisely, and use them to create a reality that sets your soul on fire.
Walk your talk
A shift in mindset needs action. It's like planting a seed; you have to water it.
Set boundaries, no more saying "yes" when you mean "no."
Celebrate every victory, big or small: Treat yourself like the goddess you are.
Surround yourself with people who see your sparkle: Let them fuel your fire.
An affirmation for you today
"I choose thoughts that empower me. I release the beliefs that no longer serve me. I am worthy of abundance, of joy, and of living a life that makes me gasp with pleasure."
One Last Thought...
Some days will be easier than others. But every time you choose self-belief over self-doubt, you are rewriting your story, one word at a time.
Remember, you are the author of your destiny. Write with passion, courage, and the unapologetic power of a woman who knows her worth.

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