Worksheet: Building Your Foundation – The 4 Pillars of Empowerment

Worksheet: Building Your Foundation – The 4 Pillars of Empowerment

Instructions:

This worksheet will help you reflect on the four pillars of self-empowerment: Awareness, Clarity, Action, and Reflection. Follow the prompts below to assess your current strengths and identify specific actions to strengthen your foundation.

Part 1: Self-Assessment

Rate yourself on a scale of 1–5 for each pillar (1 = Needs Improvement, 5 = Very Strong). Then, answer the reflection questions.


1. Awareness:

  • Rating (1–5): ______
  • Reflection:
    • What are my biggest strengths?
    • What triggers hold me back?


2. Clarity:

  • Rating (1–5): ______
  • Reflection:
    • Do I have clear goals that align with my values?
    • What do I want to achieve, and why does it matter?


3. Action:

  • Rating (1–5): ______
  • Reflection:
    • Am I taking consistent steps toward my goals?
    • What actions could I start today to create progress?


4. Reflection:

  • Rating (1–5): ______
  • Reflection:
    • How often do I review my progress and adjust?
    • What have I learned recently that could help me grow?


Part 2: Action Plan

  1. Choose One Pillar to Strengthen:
    • Pillar: _____________________________________________________
  1. Write 2–3 Specific Actions to Improve This Pillar:
    • Action 1: _________________________________________________
    • Action 2: _________________________________________________
    • Action 3: _________________________________________________


Part 3: Empowerment Formula Practice

Use the Empowerment Formula (E + R = O) to reflect on a recent challenge:

  • Event (E): What happened?
  • Response (R): How did I react?
  • Outcome (O): What was the result?
  • Reframe: How could I respond differently to create a better outcome?


Reflection Question:

What’s one empowering action I can take this week to improve my mindset or progress?