Strength

Have you thought about what your strengths might be? For me, I tend to stick to my weaknesses, always thinking about how to improve them so i had no idea what my strengths were. During one of my classes, we explored the concept of strengths and were encouraged to take a strength test. You can try it here for free: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register (Feel free to share your strength in the comments!) My top 5 strengths were Hope, Perspective, Honesty, Kindness and Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. I had not recognised these strengths in myself, but I noticed that these qualities are often how my close friends or family describe me. It is interesting how I do not know myself, whereas the perceptions of my family or friends might offer a more accurate understanding. Trusting in my strength provides me with increased confidence and a sense of comfort in being myself. Also, it is a useful tool to understand how I handle situations, providing better self-understanding. Moreover, during the class, we had the chance to compare our strengths with classmates. This experience helped me to realise that we are all different and possess unique strengths. It is not about who is better or worse, but rather about acknowledging and appreciating our diverse strengths. At times, I compare myself to others and feel inferior. Realising that we are all different and have different strengths and weaknesses has helped me to reduce these comparisons and focus on my own. I hope you guys also find your own strengths, and appreciate and develop those strengths!

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