What are my strengths and weaknesses?

“Knowing your weakness, is a strength.”

Dr Toyin Omofoye

We are all human beings and we can never have strength in every area likewise, we can never be weak too. Both works for every individual and we must recognize it so quickly so that we could improve or keep low what we wouldn't want people to know about us.

To some, their strength could be in ‘Leadership Skill.’ These set of people are capable of ordering and leading a group of people and would flow well with each person. They know how to deliver and respond to each need of the people and you'd wonder how they could report so effectively.

To some, their weakness could be in the area of not managing resources efficiently. This set of people do not know how to economize, and thereby, keep squandering and wasting resources and finances, even in an organization, and if care isn't taken, they may bring down a company or take it to bankruptcy.

For these kind of people, when they realize this weakness is leading them to ruin or destruction, they seek help immediately and find solutions, so they don't end up becoming objects of ridicule.

What then are my strengths and weaknesses?

Of course, I am human, and I do have both in me. I think that makes me a normal human being. Right? 😌

For the strength part, I am always working on it daily so as not to reduce its potency, because that is something I wouldn't want to let off since that is what makes me possess a good habit and attitude.

For the weak part, I can identify them and I am always working on improving myself daily because this could downgrade my personality which I would never allow it happen. I will only be listing two of my strengths and weaknesses.

For my Strengths

I have an enduring spirit. Yes, you heard me right! 😉 This is something I am always proud of anywhere I go or find myself, even in the online world. Hardly would you see me giving up on something so easily unless I give my best in it. At least you would know when to give up on something when you realize you aren't going anywhere with it. There are just things you should let go of because they are uncontrollable.

I used to say something; “you have to let go of something you know you cannot control, else you might just keep circling with nothing to show for it.”

Since I started my writing journey, it wasn't easy as a newbie then because I thought I would start cashing out immediately. Despite the low earnings I received, there was one mantra I gave myself and till today, I can say it was my endurance that paved way for me, and here I am today, enjoying my harvest.

What is the mantra? “A little drop of water makes an ocean.” This is something I used to preach to whoever comes to me to teach them how to make money.

Another strength is that I forgive easily. Do you know the reason? Perhaps when I mention it, you will have a rethink, if probably you are this kind of person with a stone heart, and wouldn't forgive that person who has hurt you. I do believe that everyone is human and we have flesh in us. It is easy to make mistakes because we aren't perfect.

If God could forgive me every time I commit blunders or make mistakes, who am I not to forgive a fellow who keeps hurting me? This is something I am always proud of. I forgive easily and clear my heart from impurity. Remember, without a forgiving heart, you cannot receive anything from God.

For My Weaknesses

I am always afraid of asking for help, especially financially. Hardly would you see me asking you to give me money or even lend me because I feel you might disappoint me. I don't ask for help in such aspect except for my siblings, who I know very well.

Whenever I need money, and I ask my younger sister, she would direct me to one of our Aunts, but I would refuse because I don't want a situation someone will start talking to me anyhow. This is why I stay in my lane and wouldn't talk until I show the sign.

There was a time I needed money, I couldn't ask my siblings at all. I was managing the money with me, but I needed more to settle some things. That day, I got an alert from my Big sis and I was so surprised that I called her and I was like “Sis, you came at the right time when I needed it” and she asked why didn't I ask before now? I told her I couldn't because I thought she also needed to settle herself.

That is me! I believe people are going through different challenges and so, I do not want to add to their burdens but you wouldn't know if you do not try, right? I am so weak in that aspect.

I am always too emotional to the extent that I cry. I made a post about this yesterday on another platform, and how I was able to resolve it, and the technique worked.

I get angry and this leads to me being emotional and would have tears filling up my eyes ready to fall if something or words triggers it. Just don't ask me what is wrong, else you might end up consoling me till I know when to stop. I just can't keep myself from being too emotional when I am hurt or while watching a touching movie.

Someone said for a counsellor like me, I might end up crying with a client if I should listen to his or her story. Yes, I feel for people when I hear their stories. I feel sympathy and at the same time empathy for someone. This is my weakness which I got to manage some days ago.

Thanks for reading

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