Last month we looked
at some suggestions on how to
identify your strengths and how that can lead to more happiness and fulfillment
in your life!
A few suggestions on how to identify strengths:
1. There are a number of free inventories on line that can
be a great starting point (VIA, etc: https://www.viame.org/survey/Account/Register)
2. Call a close friend or invite your spouse and set a
coffee date. Try this little exercise: Take 10 minutes and write down 3
situations in your life that you worked on or helped with and of which you are
proud. Then, take 10 more minutes and tell those stories to your friend. Think
about: What was it like to tell those stories? How did it feel?
2b. To take it one step further, you can ask your partner or
friend help you out. Ask your partner listen for different strengths that
emerge through your stories and ask them to share with you about your areas of
strength? You can also offer to do this exercise for them if they want to share
stories of their proud moments.
3. Think about the last few weeks, and try to remember when
you were feeling the most happy and fulfilled. What were you doing during that
time? Who were you with? What did that activity (or inactivity) come to be
happening? Then consider adding more of this particular activity into your
regular routine.
Maybe these couple of exercises helps you feel more
positive, grounded and balanced. Or maybe they leave you feeling stuck. Have
you considered talking to a therapist or counselor about these issues? At
Another Look at Healing, Counseling Center for women, we can help with this
search for greater self-awareness and finding those strengths to help you feel
happier and more fulfilled. For more information, you can email us at AnotherLook@HealingLLC.com or
call us at 240-274-5680. Or for more information, visit www.HealingLLC.com.
Take Good Care,
Amy Hooper, LCSW-C, CEAP
Director, Another Look at Healing, LLC
www.HealingLLC.com
AnotherLook@HealingLLC.com
240-274-5680
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