Got self-doubt? Are you your own worst enemy?
What is it about overvaluing what we are less skilled at or yet to master? Why are we so fast to feel ill-equipped and less than? What if we chose to stand tall in what we are capable of? Harnessing strengths takes a shift in mindset. Strength awareness grows through gaining a deeper self-awareness.
Sure you may have a sluggish start but boy are you able to notice details no one else sees. Maybe your brain-style jumps before thinking. But, you also see opportunity and take it. What if you harness the strengths and talents you have and place them in mindful hands.
My Coach Challenge for you today is: 
Notice one strength you have and find two ways to use it today.
What is it about overvaluing what we are less skilled at or yet to master? Why are we so fast to feel ill-equipped and less than? What if we chose to stand tall in what we are capable of? Harnessing strengths takes a shift in our mindset. Strength awareness grows through gaining a deeper self-awareness. Sure you have a sluggish start but boy are you able to notice details no one else sees. Maybe your brain style jumps before thinking but you also see opportunity and take it. What if you harness the strengths and talents you have and place them in mindful hands.
For example:
Your strength is observation. 
You notice a book misplaced on the shelf. You place it back where it can be found for the person who may be looking for it.
You notice a book misplaced on the shelf. You place it back where it can be found for the person who may be looking for it.Your strength is problem-solving.
You want to hang a picture but you don’t have a hammer. You look in the kitchen and find the meat mallet. You use your creative mind to come up with a solution and choose not to settle for can’t. You repurpose and You Can!
You want to hang a picture but you don’t have a hammer. You look in the kitchen and find the meat mallet. You use your creative mind to come up with a solution and choose not to settle for can’t. You repurpose and You Can!Your strength is trouble-shooter. 
You take a broken appliance apart to find a loose belt. Instead of throwing the entire vacuum away, you order a new part.
You take a broken appliance apart to find a loose belt. Instead of throwing the entire vacuum away, you order a new part.Your strength is recall. 
You see someone and you know their name. Say, “Hi, JoAnne. It’s nice to see you today.”
You see someone and you know their name. Say, “Hi, JoAnne. It’s nice to see you today.”Your strength is messaging. 
You have the ability to know just what to say when someone needs encouragement.
You have the ability to know just what to say when someone needs encouragement. You may notice you have qualities you don’t like. That is perfectly okay. Place them aside. Ignore them by shining light and effort on the qualities and strengths you want to grow stronger. You do you- Better!
If you lift yourself up you are not beating yourself down. What you tell yourself is in your power to change. You can value who you are by harnessing your strengths. Choose to empower yourself with your strengths. If you are struggling to notice what strengths you behold ask a family member or trusted friend. Or take the free VIA Character Strengths Survey. You have strengths whether you believe in yourself or not. Choose strength over weakness and you will step in a renewed direction.
Cindy North is a Certified ADHD Life Coach with specific training in ADHD neurobiology through the iACTcenter and is moving towards continued coach certification with the International Coach Federation. Her passion is guiding the ADHD community to success by empowering others to shine with their abilities.
