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Writer's pictureMiz Chantalle

What is your superpower?



As the saying goes, not all superheroes wear capes. But I do believe we each have at least one superpower. It might not be obvious to others and not even to yourself, but it is there just waiting to be used.


It’s the one thing you have probably known about yourself since you were little. Maybe people told you; it might be something you are known for, or even something others might think is strange or different about you. Have you always had a knack for certain things? An interest, inclination, or certain intuition? Are you consistently called upon by colleagues, friends, or family to do something?


Still not sure? If you stopped and thought about it, you probably know. Sometimes it is buried somewhere beneath the personality you have created to survive and be part of this world that tries to normalize anything or anyone that is different. But the world would be boring without our differences which leads to our word of the month: POWER. Its simple definition is the ability to do or act in a particular way. It means the ability to direct and influence the behavior of others or events.


"No one is you, and that is your SUPERPOWER."

You must be thinking, what does knowing your superpower has to do with your finances and physical wellness. EVERYTHING! Most of us are actually working against our superpower and suppressing it at the detriment of our health. This daily struggle manifests into unsatisfying lives that eventually leads to unhappiness, stress, and even depression. And guess what happens when we are unhappy, stressed, or depressed? Yep, we do anything to numb that pain, that just won’t go away. We overeat, overspend, oversleep, overwork, and just plain over ourselves. That sounds like a recipe for poor financial decisions and poor health.


So, if you know your superpower, you’re one step ahead most of us. All you have to do is take steps to start wearing your cape. How can you monetize your superpower? Teens have monetized their interests, quirks, silliness, etc. on TikTok. Others have monetized their passion to eat, travel, or go thrift shopping. The resources are there, they are just waiting on you.


Now if you are in the group of people that really have no idea what your superpower is, I suggest you put aside a few hours one morning. Start asking yourself the questions I asked above. Write your answers down. Ask others that have known you for a while. You will probably find a common theme. It’s funny how most news anchors and talk show hosts share similar stories of being told they talked a lot or too much as a child.


Once you are living out your superpower, I have no doubt that both your financial and physical health will improve. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to UNLEASH YOUR SUPERPOWER. The world needs YOU!



Illustrations from the brilliant Marcus Williams. Check out his site here


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