Shoe power!

Think of Superman.

Think of Superman without his cape.

Not the same effect, right?!

The cape gives him this boost of “superheroness”, that “thing” that makes him all mighty and powerful.

Now, think about the shoes you are wearing.

What feeling do they conjure in you?

Do they make you feel empowered and ready to act?

Or do they drag you down because they are uncomfortable or scruffy or “just okay”?

Your shoes are an important part of who you are and they should support you! (Literally!)

I remember being 15 and wearing my new high heel boots.. I felt different: I didn’t feel like a little girl anymore, I felt more mature. I walked with determination, ready to face the world head on! Shoes have this power!

So why do we buy the shoes we buy?

Maybe…:

• they match our oufit

• they look good

• they are comfortable

• they are the right price

What if we bought shoes for how they made us feel…?

If you are buying runners… Do you feel athletic?

If you are buying high heels… Do you feel like a movie star wearing them?

If you are buying slippers… Do you feel relaxed and comfy?

If not, they may not be the pair for you.

Just as Marie Kondo reminds us to keep items that bring us joy, I am encouraging you to buy shoes that bring you the desired state of mind when you wear them!

In the charisma department, the way you feel affects how you act. If you want to act with power, wear shoes that make you feel this power. It’s as simple as that!