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What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses? Knowing This Helps You Thrive
Written by: Aleksandra Eriksen Isham – PhD (Psychology)
Last updated date : January 04, 2022
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What are your strengths and weaknesses? If someone asked you this question, what would you say that your strengths are? Maybe you would say that you are a good leader or teamworker. That you are curious and open-minded. Or maybe that you are loving and caring. What about your weaknesses? Maybe you would say that you sometimes find it hard to be disciplined or structured in your work. Or that you are not the most creative person in the world. These are all examples of personality strengths and weaknesses that people can have. Being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses can help you do well and live a more fulfilling life. So let’s take a look at what strengths and weaknesses are, and how you can use your own strengths to thrive in life.
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Chapter 1:
What Are Strengths and Weaknesses?
Chapter 2:
What Are Strengths and Weaknesses?
Wisdom and Knowledge
The first type of strength that you may have is strengths of wisdom and knowledge. This includes love of learning, creativity, curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to make meaning of the world around you. If you have these strengths, you may like to explore new topics and experiences, and you easily master new skills, topics, and knowledge. You may easily come up with new ideas and ways of doing things, and have a good eye for examining things from different perspectives. You may also be good at making meaning of the world in ways that make sense to both yourself and others. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths within this area, learning new skills or topics may not come as natural to you. Coming up with new ideas may also not be your greatest strength.Courage
A second type of strength that you may have consists of strengths of courage. This includes bravery, perseverance, integrity, and zest. If you have these strengths you are probably quite good at persevering and finishing tasks even if there are hurdles on the way. You do not shrink from challenges. You are likely to meet life with excitement and energy, and you take responsibility for your own actions and feelings. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths within this area, you may find it hard to endure challenges. You may also find it hard to finish tasks that you have started, and may live life with less excitement.Humanity
A third type of strength that you may have is strengths of humanity. This includes love, kindness, and social intelligence. If you have these strengths you may be good at helping and taking care of others, and value close bonds with others. You may also be good at reading social situations, and have a good understanding of your own and others’ feelings and motives. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths within this area, you may not be the best at reading social situations. Close bonds may not be your top priority, and caring for others may not come as natural to you.Justice
A fourth type of strength that you may have is strengths of justice. This includes leadership, teamwork, and fairness. If you have these strengths you may be good at encouraging your group to get things done while also maintaining good group relations. You work well together with others, and give everyone a fair chance. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths within this area, teamwork may not be your strongest suit. You may also be less concerned with giving people a fair chance.Temperance
A fifth type of strength that you may have consists of strengths of temperance. This includes humility, forgiveness, prudence, and self-control. If you have these strengths, you may be humble, forgiving, and good at giving people a second chance. You may also be good at controlling your own feelings and actions, and are careful about your choices and actions. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths within this area, you may not forgive people very easily, or accept their shortcomings. You may not put in too much thought in how your choices and actions may affect yourself or others.Transcendence
The final type of strength that you may have is strengths of transcendence. This includes appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, hope, humour, and spirituality. If you have these strengths you may have a strong ability to notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and skilled performance in domains ranging from science to nature and everyday experiences. You manage to see life from the light side, believe in a good future, and work to achieve this. You may also have a strong feeling of belonging and connection in the world, and have a sense of meaning of life that comforts and guides you. On the other hand, if you have weaknesses or less developed strengths in this area, you may be less likely to notice and appreciate beauty and excellence. You may also feel less belonging and connection, and may have a more serious outlook on life.Chapter 3:
Using Your Strengths and Weaknesses to Thrive in Life
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