ones you might not even consider to
periods of reflection.. In which case,
do you have enough time away from
activity and interaction so that you
can recharge each day?
Or vice versa, - you’ve realised you’re
an extrovert and that you’re actually
suffering from too much time on
your own and need to boot your
energy with social interaction.
You may discover that certain
activities are not making the most of
your strengths, whether that’s at
church, work or in the home. If
creativity is one of your strengths,
but you’re stuck in a repetitive office
job, could it be time for a change?
You may not be able to hand in your
notice on a whim but you could ask
your boss for more creative tasks, or
even start a lunchtime activity club.
Likewise, if you’ve identified a
capacity for leadership, could you
get involved in the youth work at
church, instead of serving tea?
Psychology is rarely an exact science,
and we mustn’t forget that each
person is, of course unique. But take
some time to look into who you
really are, and you may be surprised
at what you discover.
Understanding your character will
give you the tools that could unlock
hidden potential in your life and
make you better prepared to take
steps that will ultimately improve
your wellbeing.
The Myers & Briggs Foundation
www.myersbriggs.org
VIA Institute on Character
www.viacharacter.org
This article was first seen in the Jan/Feb 2014
issue of Families First magazine.
www.familiesfirstmagazine.com
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