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3 Tips to Step Into Your Power in 2026
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This is the very first episode of 2026 - and we're starting the year by stepping into our power. If you have goals you want to reach this year, things you want to change, or you're ready for real growth, this episode is for you.
Here's what we're exploring about stepping into your power:
- Why your definition of power might not actually be yours (and how social media messes with this)
- The perfectionism trap disguised as preparation - and why it keeps you stuck
- How to build momentum when you're paralyzed by overthinking
- The energy audit introverts naturally do (that everyone else should learn)
- Why "I don't mind being around you" is the highest compliment an introvert can give
From recognizing that done is better than perfect to understanding that boundaries aren't selfish, this episode breaks down exactly how to stop playing small in 2026.
You can't make powerful moves without stepping into your power first. And that means defining success for yourself, taking imperfect action, and protecting your energy fiercely.
If you're thinking "I want to create a powerful 2026 but I need support" - that's exactly what coaching is for. Sometimes we need accountability, clarity, and someone who sees our potential when we can't.
Subscribe. Share. Remember that your power is personal. Define it, act on it, protect it.
Small steps, big healing. Keep growing! ✨
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Transcript
Introduction to Groom Wood Soul Podcast 2026
00:00:00
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Hello beautiful souls and welcome to the very first int installment of the Groom Wood Soul podcast of 2026. This is where we explore the moments and stories that shape who we're becoming.
00:00:11
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Marisol and this is where I'd love to have real conversations about growth, self-discovery, and learning to put yourself first. Whether we're diving into books that change our perspective or unpacking personal experiences that teach us something new, this podcast is for women who are done playing small and ready to embrace their own journey.
00:00:31
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If you've struggled with putting everyone else first or battled self-doubt, you're in the right place. This isn't about perfection. It's about the messy, beautiful process of growing it into yourself.
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So come grow with me. And growing is exactly what we're gonna be doing all of 2026 in every possible way.
Embracing Personal Power in 2026
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And to begin, like to really start that journey, it's really about tapping into our power, stepping into that power. Because you can't make any kind of powerful moves. You can't grow as an individual without stepping into your power. So how exactly do we do that this year? And I know for a fact,
00:01:13
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that if you're listening to this you have some goals you want to reach this year. you want that You have things that you want to change about yourself, about your life, about whatever it is that might be going on. that You are ready for change, ready for growth and development. So let's get into how do we make this happen from like the microscopic level to have bigger benefits essentially for our lives.
00:01:37
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First and foremost, I do want to share a little bit about myself and my journey um when it comes to stepping into your power. I've been thinking about this a lot because as much as I've done a lot and produced a lot of things, a lot of results, there are so many ways in which I've come to realize that I get in my own way.
00:01:58
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And so many ways in which, or so many things that get in my way that I allow to continue. So in terms of like stepping into my power, part of that is really regaining control of the things I really can control.
00:02:13
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For myself, one of those things, which might sound kind of silly for some, but for me, it's not that silly. One of those things is definitely maintaining a tidy living space.
Defining Personal Power and Success
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It was horrible.
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horrendous by the end of the year. I i also, one of the things I need to work on, me i need I need to have a think about it, is what is it that I'm doing throughout the year that by the time I hit October, I am so fucking burnt out that my whole life is in shambles and everything is a mess and I just, I can't keep moving forward.
00:02:45
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That is one of the things I need to figure out. But with that being said, one of those things is maintaining a tidy space. It doesn't have to be perfect. I'm not saying my like room and my living space needs to be Instagram worthy, but it needs to be tidy enough where I feel welcomed in my own space to think and to be productive.
00:03:07
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do you know what i mean? Maybe you do. But... With that being said, let's go ahead and get into what it means to step into your power and what that can look like for every single one of you who is listening.
00:03:21
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So first and foremost is defining what your version of power is. It's going to be different for all of us. And one of the things that we have to do for ourselves is to really sit down, maybe write it out, maybe voice note it to yourself, whatever it is, but really brainstorm on what your definition of success and power is So many of us are going about kind of on autopilot and not really realizing that we are acting on previous notions and definitions of success.
00:03:58
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And maybe it's somebody else's definition of success that we are chasing or seeking, and it doesn't really feel fulfilling. So you want to really sit with yourself to see how it is that that you define it.
00:04:11
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On top of that, a lot of us are on social media. i know I've talked about this lot in the past, but things don't change, okay? Things are very much the same. And as much as we may work on it, work on ourselves, we can't help but compare ourselves to other people, especially when everybody is showing perfection to some degree on social media. And then that just amplifies that imposter syndrome that so many of us are working on nipping at the butt of getting rid of.
00:04:42
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So if you feel like you are experiencing some sort of like external pressure or feel like you are maybe unfulfilled by the type of success that you've been chasing, then chances are that your definition of success isn't resonating with who you really are and with what you really want.
00:04:58
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So in terms of the solution, what can we do here?
Reflecting on Life Priorities
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Let's remember that power is personal and multifaceted. The same thing with success, it is personal and multifaceted. So you really want to reflect and ask yourself, what areas of my life matter the most?
00:05:21
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Career, health, relationships, creativity, that is one that we often neglect, but is it one that you need to prioritize? Also, what does powerful look like in each of these areas?
00:05:36
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What small wins would make you feel most aligned? One of the things when it comes to like this aspect, like I mentioned, I have been thinking about this a lot. So for me personally, when I think about me stepping into my power this year, what does that look like for me? Because I'm thinking about it in terms of like every area of my life.
00:06:02
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As broad as it may seem, it definitely is staying true to myself. It is doing what is most in alignment with my values and my goals. And on top of that, giving myself grace to make mistakes and to learn. And I don't think I can emphasize enough how important that last one is, especially from someone who um I've...
00:06:29
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i've I've been very hard on myself my entire life. So making mistakes and being wrong was never something that was allowed. and then on top of that, after experiencing emotional narcissistic abuse, you have this, um I always forget the terminology, but it's like, oh, it's a double bind where like, no matter what you say or do, like it's going to be wrong.
00:06:48
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like Like, it doesn't matter what you say or do, like you will be wrong. And it's this double bind of like, You're screwed either way. That creates so much self-doubt. Like you're so afraid to make a decision, like in paralysis.
00:07:00
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I've done a lot of work, done a lot of work on that part. So, but still, even with that, the the two combined can be very difficult when it comes to giving you myself grace. So that is important in terms of stepping into my power is that When I make moves to grow, to expand, to be more powerful, if there's always a risk involved when you're trying something new.
00:07:20
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And with risk comes mistakes and with mistakes comes learning. So giving myself grace is an important one.
Taking Aligned Action Over Perfection
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So tip number two, take aligned action over perfect planning. What was I just talking about? What was I just talking about? Okay, analysis by analysis paralysis, excuse me, is definitely something that keeps us stuck.
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And when you are hard on yourself and you maybe you have experienced that same double bind that I had experienced previously, you do get stuck in this sort of like holding pattern of overthinking, overanalyzing and trying to find the most perfect solution or next step when that doesn't exist.
00:08:05
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Perfectionism in and of itself exists. is disguised when we do this as preparation. And there's only so much preparation you can do, okay? Like, if you've ever done any kind of performance, like I used to be in choir when I was in high school, like I've done, like I've done monologue in like a play, like, like there's only so much rehearsing and preparation you can do before you get on stage. After a while, you just have to trust yourself and go forth and do your thing on that stage. and whatever happens, happens.
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And sometimes it goes well, sometimes it doesn't. And that's just what it is. There's only so much preparation you can actually do. And that is the same here and just with life in general. So don't get stuck in that like needing to plan and that perfectionism.
00:08:57
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Because the thing is, when we wait for, say, the perfect moment, it never actually comes. There's always some imperfection that's going to get in the way because that's life and life is imperfect.
00:09:08
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So what is the solution to this? Power comes from momentum. And that's the hardest part. Example, for a lot of us, the new year comes with new fitness goals. And what's the most difficult thing to start doing? Going to the gym.
00:09:26
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Just getting to the gym, that can often be the most difficult thing for all of us or for so many of us rather. But once we start going, let's say we're going twice a week or maybe three times a week, and then you kind of like get into the pattern of it you get into the momentum. And then all of a sudden you feel so weird if you don't go to the gym, you feel out of sorts. If you don't go to the gym, something's wrong with your day, your week, your life if you don't go to the gym because you finally built up that momentum and are reaping the benefits of it.
00:09:57
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Same thing with pretty much anything else. We definitely need that momentum to build the power. So what does it look like when we are building momentum?
00:10:10
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You want to start with the smallest viable action. What does that look like? Again, it is those small steps like we talked about again with the gym example. If you want to get stronger, just start with doing maybe 10 squats a day.
00:10:25
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You want to write a book? Write for about five minutes, 10 minutes a day just to get started. You want to improve your finances? Review your bank statement.
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Nothing monumental. Small steps will eventually build up. As for myself, I see this very much in, i feel like almost everything that I've done or that I do when I start to think about it, I see that in order for me to actually get anywhere, I did have to start with small steps. Even with this very podcast, it was very small steps along the way.
00:10:59
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It was finding free software in order to do my video editing and recording. It was finding the most affordable microphone. It was, you know little things like that. And granted, as part of my graduate studies, I did learn how to audio, like do audio editing and things like that. And I had some experience with it already in that regard, but it was still very small steps just to build it up to what it is today. And then also eventually seeking help because I can't do everything by myself. So seeking help, some external help for someone to help me just...
00:11:33
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Keep building. But ultimately, when it comes to this second tip of taking aligned action over perfect planning, over perfection in general, remember that done is so much better than perfect.
00:11:51
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And action creates clarity.
Protecting Energy and Setting Boundaries
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Tip number three, protect your energy like it's your most valuable asset. I know that protecting your energy, protecting your peace is something that is talked about on the internet so much.
00:12:10
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But for those of us who need to hear this message, it is always so important to pay attention. Because a lot of us are very used to overextending ourselves. A lot of us are used to people pleasing and bending over backwards in order to make other people happy.
00:12:25
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So when we do that, that is not protecting our energy. That is not protecting our peace. That is very much giving of ourselves the point of depletion. And when we do that, it negatively impacts ourselves.
00:12:38
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So what does this look like? It can be giving our energy away freely to people, situations, habits that drain us, habits, mine, my habit being letting my space get crazy and haphazard and just unwildly. But that is an example of what it can look like. Saying yes to everything essentially leaves nothing for yourself. And we can eventually burn out as well.
00:13:06
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And that definitely prevents us from showing up powerfully. Again, my example of myself, somehow the last two years in a row, by the time it was October, i was so burnt out that i just, I couldn't function. And my productivity suffered significantly. Okay. Significant. Like it is, i am recording this on the 19th of January. I should have been recorded this two weeks ago, three weeks ago, but I am here now. um
00:13:39
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But ultimately, burnout got me two years in a row. and I'm going to figure out a way for that to not be the case this year. Okay? Okay. So what is the solution?
00:13:53
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Audit your energy inputs and outputs. If you are an introvert, you probably never... realize that this was the case for you. Because I feel like with introverts, we definitely know when somebody drains us.
00:14:08
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You know, it's like, oh my God, like these people were so exhausting. and then you realize, oh, that person was so much more draining than that other person or like, the The best, like the most amazingly best compliment yeah an introvert could ever give you is I don't mind being around you or I like being around you. Do you know what that means? That means you don't drain me of my energy. That means that you are a joy to be around. That means that that I am at peace and that I am happy and that I am chilling around you.
00:14:39
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ah right? That you're cool. that we're good, that I can hang out with you and not feel like I need to like put myself in one of those um sensory deprivation tanks just to re-energize. Like that's such a huge compliment. But anyway, if you are not an introvert or if you haven't really figured out how to do this for yourself,
00:14:59
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Sit with yourself and really think about things in terms of like, how do you feel? How energized, how depleted do you feel after a certain activity or interacting with a certain person?
00:15:09
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So what is it that energizes you? What is it that depletes you? Are there any maybe obligations that are overextension of what you're actually able to give that maybe you've kind of grandfathered into your life?
00:15:28
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what is, and maybe that's also depleting you. So maybe those two are connected for you. Another one that I really like to add to this type of reflection is, are you designating enough time for rest?
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Are you designating enough time for fun? Especially as adults, and i feel like the more adult here we get, the less we prioritize fun. Like we might rest, like there might be self-care,
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But when was the last time you belly laughed? When was the last time you like hung out with your friends? when was the last time you did something and didn't think about what time it was? You know, have fun. Make sure you're having fun too.
00:16:11
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Another thing that really helps with this third tip of protecting your energy, you probably know what I'm going to say. And that is setting boundaries as an act of self-respect.
00:16:26
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It's not easy for all of us or maybe you've gotten better at it. This is a call to continue growing and continue practicing and setting your boundaries powerfully and to ensure that you are able to show for yourself and show up for your for others fully.
Reflecting on 2026 Goals and Conclusion
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So say no to commitments that do not align. Limit time with, you know, energy vampires, the people that drain you, the things that drain you. create non-negotiable self-care practices.
00:16:54
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So one of the things I always like to say is that even if you're not busy, it doesn't mean you're available because maybe you need your self-care. Maybe you are a drains little introvert who needs her alone time.
00:17:05
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That is me a lot of my life. It's very important. Okay. My alone time, my mochi time, very important. So remember that boundaries are not selfish.
00:17:19
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They're essential for sustainable power. I hope you've taken some time to really reflect on this and reflect how you can apply it to your goals, your resolutions, and to overall have a amazing, powerful 2026.
00:17:36
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Remember that you need to define your own version of success and power. You need to take aligned action over perfect planning. So don't get stuck in that need for perfection and to protect your energy fiercely.
00:17:54
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If you made it this far, I definitely appreciate you. Thank you for tuning in today to the Growing With Soul podcast. If this episode resonated with you, definitely give a five-star review and share it out with your friends and your family.
00:18:07
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I am accepting clients. And if you would like to work with me, if you would like to have a coach as you are looking to create a powerful 2026, someone to keep you maybe accountable, someone to help you figure out some of these things that we were going through in this episode, maybe you were a little confused, a little lost. I would be more than happy to connect with you and to discuss how we can work together. you can schedule a call with me through the link in the show notes.
00:18:33
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Until next time, keep growing.