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When you want to identify your strengths, you need to understand that because something feels hard and tiring does not mean you’re bad at it. Most times, it's because your brain is still learning it. However, if it still feels hard and exhausting even after you become good at it, and it never begins to feel natural or energising, it may not be one of your strengths.
Take Mathematics for example:
A student may struggle with Maths at first and think, “I’m not good at this”, but the difficulty may simply be because he is still learning.
As he practices and improves, if Maths starts feeling easier, more interesting, and even exciting, then Mathematics may be one of his strengths.
But if he become good at Maths and it still feels draining, forced, and boring, then Maths may be a skill he has developed, not a natural strength.
So, the lesson is this:
Your strength is not what feels easy at first. It is what becomes natural and energising as you grow in it. This means that patience is needed in discovering your strength in any area. Do not give up easily!
Your strength may not feel easy at first. Seek growth, and you may just find it natural and energising, a strength in you!
How can I Discover my strength?
Here are five 5 practical ways to discover your strength by Sabine Renner.
1. Past Successes
Think about times when you have been at your best and the good results that you achieved. You could even make a list of them to see which areas you've become really good at and enjoy doing.
2. Past Challenges
Think about those really hard things you faced and overcame in the past, like a question you couldn't solve, or a subject that looked hard to understand but you later became really good at when someone explained it to you. You now even find yourself enjoying it more than before.
3. Flow Experiences
Think about times when you learned something new and it felt easier for you to understand than it seemed for others.
For example, if you easily help your classmates understand a difficult topic, your strength may be teaching, explaining, or patience.
4. How Others See You
What quality do you get complimented on?
What would your partner, your family member, friends, or colleagues say about your key strengths?
5. The Unexplored
What is something you’ve always wanted to do but have been afraid to try? What strength might be connected to it? Or, what do you love doing but don’t make enough time for? Those things might actually point to that inner capacity you already have.
Now, we are sure you understand what strengths (or natural abilities) are, and you understand how to discover your unique strengths.
An important thing to remember is that after you’ve discovered your strengths, you must put it to the test(by constant practice) and discuss it with your mentor or an elder you can confide in. Indeed, the sky is only your starting point if you pay attention to your God-given strengths and develop them!
Please do well to let us know what you have learnt from this article in the comments! section.
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