Your strengths and weaknesses are much more than just things you discuss in a job interview and then forget about. In truth, your weaknesses are things that you should be working on developing daily. This takes time and effort, but it’s possible as long as you have the right mindset and attitude!
Are you ready to be stronger in all aspects of your life? Implement our tips and watch how you grow!
Identify your weaknesses.
Nobody’s perfect—the sooner you realize that you don’t need to have it all together 24/7, the better. It’s hard to improve in certain aspects of your life if you’re not sure of what those aspects are. Taking the time to identify your weaknesses means getting honest with yourself about what you need to work on … and that’s no easy task.
There are four key indicators that will help you pinpoint your weaknesses:
- You don’t like an activity, or you don’t feel any positive emotions about it.
- You feel a lack of energy, or you procrastinate when faced with this area.
- You get things done, but it takes you more time than others.
- Others do it much better.
Once you’ve worked your way through this list and identified the areas that you can improve, it’s time for you to get to work!
Ask for help.
This is when finding accountability through a friend or mentor is crucial. Don’t let your pride get in the way of your improvement … and don’t worry about being annoying to anyone. One survey found that 80% of respondents believe that people have a responsibility to help others with time and effort. So yes, believe it or not, people do want to help you, and coming across as annoying is likely all in your head!
It’s a good idea to find a mentor who is already strong in an area you’d like to improve. That way, you’re able to watch what they do and become better in that area because of it! This article has some great tips that will help you find the right mentor for your goals.
Get uncomfortable.
You can’t expect big things to happen in life if you’re not willing to venture out of your comfort zone. Doing things despite fear, challenging yourself, and pushing your limits are all integral to your growth. Here are a few tips on how to do this:
- Surround yourself with goal-oriented people.
- Embrace failure.
- Don’t quit when things get hard.
- Celebrate your small wins.
Gina Milicia once said, “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” Commit to getting uncomfortable and you’ll have the right mindset to accomplish anything.
Turning your weaknesses into your strengths is something that everyone can do, but some get lazy, tired, or unmotivated the moment things start to get hard. Commit to pushing past your limits and you’ll soon notice that the things that used to challenge you the most have suddenly become the things you’re best at!
Ready for more tips on being successful? Read this post to learn how to find your “why.”
