Jasmine's Place Issue No. 10 - March/April 2014 | Page 19

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 JASMINE'S PLACE 19 19