Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions in life, without a clear sense of what you’re good at? Everyone has unique strengths that can bee uncovered with a little effort.. But, there are a few strategies to discover your strengths during your journey through life. And discover what you truly love to do.
Here are a few strategies that I think will help.
Effect on your past successes.
One way to uncover your strengths is to reflect on your past successes. Think about the times when you’ve felt proud of yourself or accomplished something that came easy for you. Whether it be being a natural leader, a skilled communicator, or a creative problem solver. By identifying these strengths you can learn to build on them.
Ask for feedback.
Sometimes it’s hard to see our own strengths because they can seem so natural to us. Ask family, friends, or co-workers. You might be surprised by what they say,
Try new things.
Sometimes we don’t know what we’re good at until we try something new. Exploring hobbies, taking on challenges, or volunteering for new projects can help discover the strengths you never new you had.
Take personality and strength assessments.
You can find assessments everywhere on the internet. Just do a search. Some of the assessments are designed to provide insights into your natural talents and preferences along with your personality traits. Well-known assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Clifton Strengths assessments can provide valuable insights.
Pay attention to your passions.
Your passions can often be a gateway to discovering your strengths. Think about things that truly excite and energize you. What are you naturally drawn to? What can you spend hours doing without feeling drained? Your passions can indicate where your strengths are.
From Pity to Praise 