Tag Archives | Strengths

Once you’ve identified your strengths, it’s time to put them into action. (Photo: pasukaru76) Short Version 1) Find ways to use strengths more in your life 2) Look for supplementary knowledge on using these strengths in the domains you have chosen 3) Practice the activities that use the strengths and/or get training in them

Winning teams often have a balanced mix of strengths (Photo: Dell) There’s a big focus on weaknesses in the world these days. It seems like people want to balance themselves out by developing their weaknesses – to become rounded. Previously, I’ve argued that it’s best not to be rounded, that we’re better off focusing on [...]

Strengths questionnaires are usually done online these days. (Photo: Ed Yourden) Previously, I’ve explained how to identify your strengths through self-reflection. In order to use self-reflection, you’d have to be aware of your body and mind, watch how they naturally respond to situations, and take some extra time to sit and reflect in the ways [...]

“Strength” (Photo: yngrich) Many self-help books profess the idea that you can do anything you set your mind to. Although there might be a smidgen of truth to this, the idea misses one important point – how much you will enjoy the journey. It’s a slower, longer, and more frustrating road to excellence if you’re [...]