Sure, we all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. So, obviously, there are at least two approaches we can take to grow.
We can focus on trying to resolve our weaknesses and we can try building on our strengths.
There is room for both approaches but, in my experience, it is often more productive to build on a strength than to fix a weakness and that’s what your focus will be today. Build on your strength!
Think of three things you can start today to build on your strength.
DFQ #09:
Complete these sentences and post your completed sentences below:1. Today I can try building on my (name strength) by …
2. Today I can try building on my (name strength) by …
3. Today I can try building on my (name strength) by …
Today I can try building on my kindness by really listening carefully to others and ensuring I know what point they are trying to make.
Today I can try building on my kindness by understanding that everyone is fighting some kind of battle in their lives
Today I can try building on my kindness by giving help or assisitance before it’s asked for.
1. Today I can try building on my integrity by choosing to do the right things in preference of always trying to do things right
2. Today I can try building on my integrity by maintaining my values
3. Today I can try building on my integrity by conducting an honest self review each day
Today I can try building on my Perspective by using CVS2BVS
Today I can try building on my Perspective by putting myself on other people shoes
Today I can try building on my Perspective by letting go of outcome
1. Today I can try building on my integrity by committing to finish writng my book to the best of my ability no matter what
2. Today I can try building on my integrity by completing the long synopsis of my book .
3. Today I can try building on my integrity by planning my work and carrying out my plan without deviating .
Today I can try building on my Hope by keeping a positive attitude.
Today I can try building on my Hope by conveying that positive attitude to my peers and team.
Today I can try building on my Hope by never giving up!
1. Today I can try building on my creativity and humour by getting started on another creative writing project
2. Today I can try building on my Love of learning by investigating TAFE opportunities to get accredited for skills I already have in order to get better employment.
3. Today I can try building on my Curiosity by investigating something new.
1. Today I can try building on my ‘Persistence’ by being more regimented in the follow-up of my commitments.
2. Today I can try building on my ‘Persistence’ by using Outlook to track any actions/commitments I have made or requested.
3. Today I can try building on my ‘Persistence’ by forcing myself to do the less attractive actions earlier.
1. Today I can try builing on my integrity by always striving to do the best job I can.
2. Today I can try builing on my integrity by ensuring the work I do adds value.
3. Today I can try builing on my integrity by focusing on the job at hand.
Howzit,
1. Today I can try building on my Hope, optimism strength by working to achieve the future
2. Today I can try building on my Hope, optimism strength by expecting the best in the future
3. Today I can try building on my Hope, optimism strength by believing the future is something I can control
I know it’s all a direct crib from the brief strengths test, however quite pertinent as we are in the process of doing the company five year plan!!
1. Today I can try building on my perspective by taking a moment to do a cvs to bvc switch
2. Today I can try building on my open mindednensss by doing a gbb on an idea
3. Today I can try building on my appreciation of beauty and excellence by complimenting someone