Guidance

Guidance and Counselling

My Strengths and Weaknesses

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses

Every individual is different and we all function differently based on our personalities. It is important to know yourself and your capacities.

Your strengths are things you can leverage on, things you can use to push yourself further.

On the other hand, your weaknesses are not your downfall. These are areas you need to improve on. It is not something you lack. It is something you need to develop and build.

In order to leverage your strengths and improve on your weaknesses, you first need to know them.

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Two of my biggest weaknesses are :

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Two of my biggest Strengths are:

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How do I use these strengths in my everyday life?

Should I focus on my strengths or work on my weaknesses?

Generally, it would be better to focus more on your strengths.

These are things you are already good at doing, so you won’t need to invest too much of your time and effort in it.

Focusing on your strengths is about seeking opportunities instead of problems. Instead of focusing on the negatives, focus your energy on the things you are good at.

Focusing on things you are weak at decreases your self-confidence, enthusiasm and overall performance. Usually, not much is achieved by trying to fix one’s weakness.

Remember.......

Don’t try to fix or get rid of your weaknesses. It won’t work. Instead, work around your weaknesses. Find ways where they don’t hinder you or stand in your way.