Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Few people love being told about their flaws. But if you think about it, understanding the areas you are not good at and working on them is what makes you a better person. Stop ignoring your shortcomings and learn how to improve yourself by tapping on your strengths.
Identify your Strengths and Imperfections
You want to be a better person. If so, begin by identifying what you are good at and what you are not. List at least five good things about you. Think carefully and outline at least three things you firmly believe are your flaws. Keep in mind flaws mean behaviors like impatience and being quick to anger.
Shift Focus to your Strengths
While it’s important to know your weaknesses, don’t put all your focus there. The goal is to use your strengths to improve the person you are. As such, pay more focus to what you are good at. With that in mind, set goals on getting rid of your weak areas.
Goals and Progress
Don’t expect to rid of your anger and procrastination overnight. The best way to improve on your weaknesses is to set goals and to monitor your progress. If you used to postpone paying your bills for up to a week and now you pay them after two days, that’s progress.
Ask for Guidance
Your weaknesses are strengths to someone else. Find someone who is good at things you are not and let them help you in your journey. Consider also using resources like books to improve on yourself. It has worked for others and it could work for you too.
