Can You List Your Strengths?

What would you say if I asked you tell me your strengths? 

Would the request challenge you or could you name 10 things right off the top of your head?

Some people feel uncomfortable “tooting their own horn” while others feel like they don’t even have any strengths with mentioning. Regardless of where you stand, it’s important to know your own strengths  

Strength awareness helps you know and accept yourself—seeing the things that make you unique as strengths. It also gives you permission to not be great at everything. You start to recognize that everyone has strengths and allow yourself and others to step into  greatness. Knowing your strengths helps you identify your gaps and surround yourself with others who compliment you. 

When you can identify your strengths, you start building a positive self-image. Start listing the things you are good at and refer back to it often. Add to your list as you think of ideas. 

The people at Therapist Aid give a few prompts to help get you started. Try to list at least 1 under each category. 

Things I’m good at:

1. Compliments I’ve received:
2. What I like about my appearance:
3. Challenges I have over come:
4. Things that make me unique:
5. I’ve helped others by:
6. What I value most:
7. Times I’ve made others happy:

What other areas can you list strengths under? Share some of your strengths in the comments below.