Working on our Weaknesses

How can we give a boost to things we are not so good at?

The first step is to identify our weakest characteristics . Try to identify the things you least enjoy, the things that drain you of energy, the things you dread doing. Ask others to share what they think are your weakest areas.

There maybe certain subjects or tasks you try to avoid doing or have self-doubt about your abilities. You may find you can be very indecisive, take criticism personally, quite disorganised, easily distracted, have a tendency to give up easily (just to list a few!)

Once you have thought of a few, use these as areas to improve on not just a list of things you can’t do. Ask yourself why you find something hard, what other help can you receive or how can your strengths help you overcome the feelings.

Try breaking out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself with your weaknesses. If you feel you give up easily – persevere until it’s done. If you are disorganised – make a list and tick it off once done.

In our wellbeing groups, we discuss about changing our mindset, pushing the negativity away as soon as we start to feel it. If something is too hard, break it down into smaller chunks. If we start to doubt our abilities, use self-talk to say more positive things (I can do this, I am good at this, I will try my best, I believe in myself, I can ask for help if I need it). The children have found this very useful when they are faced with challenges and it has given them more confidence in their weaker areas.