So, if you’re trying to pass off your life as one with no weaknesses, you
may be having a tough time. It takes time to get to a point where you graduate
your attributes from weak ones to strong ones, but it is 100% possible. Start
with a few simple ways to weed the weaknesses out of your life.
1.
Make
it a Priority
When you zoom out and get the big picture, then really think about your
weaknesses, you can put them on paper and make yourself a list. YES, write them all down. So you can plainly see: THIS is my weakness! That way you can begin to attack your list as if it were
a to-do list giving priority to the weaknesses which are causing you the most
problems. These are definitive attributes that can be improved or changed, so
why not go for it?
2.
Learn
from Others
Never forget that when it comes to weaknesses: You are not alone here. You’re certainly not the only person who
has had or will ever have this weakness. You have tons of people to look up to
and learn from, so use this to your advantage. Find someone who has similar
weaknesses or similar habits as you. Ask them questions. Learn from them. After
a careful pondering of the information they provide you that has worked for
them, consider if it’s right for you! Then,
apply it to your situation.
3.
Think
About What You Cannot See
Have you ever received criticism from someone and been completely
shocked? Sometimes we don’t realize our weaknesses until it is brought to our
attention. If you’re starting on a self-improvement project, try asking your
friends and family what they think you can improve about yourself. Make sure they understand that you want their
honest opinions, so you can work on making self-improvement changes. Also, make sure you’re prepared to take their
comments as a reflection of their love and concern for you and realize that
they want to help you.
4.
Take
it a Step Further
Weaknesses are not surface level, so they shouldn’t be treated that way.
If you have a hard time speaking in public, there is likely a deeper-seated
issue causing that surface-level weakness. If you don’t like to do your work on
time, there’s probably something triggering that. When you analyze your
weaknesses, don’t just think about how you want to improve them. Think about why they are there in the first place. Ask yourself questions like “Why do I
really feel this way?” or “Have I always felt this way?” Get to the crux of
your weakness, and then work to crush it. In some cases it might prove a bit painful at
first, but it is something that needs to be done in order for you to weed out
those weaknesses.
5.
Recognize
that Strengths Always Trumps Weaknesses
No matter what your strengths are or what your weaknesses are, the good
always trumps the bad. Don’t be too hard on yourself throughout this process.
You have so many good things going for you, so don’t let yourself forget about
those. When you’re asking your loved ones about your weaknesses, ask about your
strengths also. When you’re making a list of things you want to improve about
yourself, make a list about the things you pride yourself on. Keep up the
morale and push through!
It may not be an easy assignment, but the results will be well worth your
efforts. Within this struggle of
self-improvement you will have successes and you will have those moments of failure.
Continue to work on the failures until they too become successes. Just always keep in mind; however, we’re only human!
QUOTE TO CONSIDER
THOUGHTFUL GEM
"For when I am weak,
then I am powerful."
[2 Corinthians 12:10]
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