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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths & Weaknesses. I think I have prepared for this question prior to every single interview I have ever done, and it never seems to get any easier to answer. Especially the first part. While it is a much easier task to expound on all of the areas I would like to improve upon – the task of declaring my strengths is one of significantly more effort. Sometimes I feel like picture below. One strength in a sea of weaknesses.

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Recently I shared with y’all my desire to cultivate a gentle & quiet spirit, hoping to making this day count, striving for simplicity in life & diet, being honest with myself & others, demanding perfection, and never forgetting that everyone has a story. Like I said, it’s always much more obvious for me to see where I can improve.
However, I also find that it is through my areas where I certainly need to improve that I can begin to see my strengths. That on top of all of the areas I need to work on, there are specific things that I do really well. That I have been blessed with talents and gifts that are not to be overlooked. They are to be praised! We are to delight in the things we excel at. From time to time I have taken to literally writing out every single thing I even remotely think I can do well. Sometimes it is beyond necessary to do just that. With every statement it becomes a little easier to see how awesome you truly are.

I don’t know about you, but I feel, well AWKWARD saying what I’m gifted in. Primarily because I’m afraid other people won’t agree. I’m afraid that I will be met with rolled eyes, swift refusals, or worse…silence…

But something I am learning, in trying so desperately to build within me a confidence that comes solely from the Lord, is that I do have strengths. And it’s ok to acknowledge them. And while this is a ever continuing process to identify and truly grab onto and own my strengths, I can say my greatest strength is knowing that while I can be content in who I am and what I have, I will never be complacent. So, perhaps for one of the first times ever not related to an interview, here are some of my strengths:

What about you? What are your strengths?
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
What do you consider your two greatest strengths? What about the areas you would like to improve?

This week’s question brought to you by Sybil @ Peace it All Together 
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And so you can start thinking & writing about the next conversation piece, here’s the question for next week for you to ponder –
NEXT WEEK’S QUESTION:
What is the most valuable friendship you have in your life and what makes it so great?

This question was submitted by Lisa @ Two Martinis so make sure to come back next week!


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  1. Ashley @ Always Ashley says

    This was really nice! I am actually planning a new project for May to celebrate my blogversary which will focus on one of my weaknessess that I didn't meantion this weak; organization. I'd missed your blog post about simplifying your life, but I'm sure you'll love the series. If you want more details and may even want to contribute, send me an E-mail for more details at alwaysashley86(at)gmail(dot)com

    xoxo