Our own strengths/talents

Greetings,

I'm reminded of my why for this coaching journey. I know that each person has their own talents — sometimes they just can't see them in themselves yet. That's why I create a safe, judgment-free space — in my posts, my workshops, and my one-on-one coaching — where people can be heard, seen, and reminded of the talents already within them.

  Do we trust who we are? Not always.

• Notice when you change your mind about yourself based on someone else's reaction

• Ask: whose voice am I listening to right now — mine, or someone else's?

• Try making one small decision today based only on what feels right to you

Do we trust our own strengths/talents?  We tend to downplay what comes naturally to us, because it feels too easy to count as a real strength.

• Write down something that comes easily to you, then ask yourself why you've been dismissing it

• Notice the moments you say "it's not a big deal" about something you did well

• Ask someone close to you what they think you're naturally good at — their answer might surprise you

Can you identify them? Some of us can name them right away.

• Think about what people always come to you for

• Notice what you do without even trying — that's usually a strength hiding in plain sight

• Look back at compliments you've brushed off; there's often a pattern in them

Do we know how important they are? Not until we watch them in action. I didn't understand my talents until I saw them at work in my own life.

• Think of a time one of your strengths carried you through something hard

• Imagine your week without that strength — what would be missing?

• Watch yourself this week and notice when a strength shows up naturally, without you trying

So this week, I'm asking you to do the same: sit with these questions, watch yourself, and notice where your talents are already showing up.

Move. Thrive. Live Well.

Coach Carol