💪Strength Identification and Humility: What gifts do you bring to the world?? :)
Many people hesitate to name their strengths because they fear it signals arrogance or lacking humility.... From a therapeutic perspective, accurately recognizing your strengths supports emotional health and deepens self trust. And humility does not mean lying/minimizing your strengths (that may actually be pride masquerading as humility..js..don't be mad at me...). Humility means seeing yourself clearly and responding to the world with groundedness, openness and honesty. Humility supports emotional regulation, flexible thinking and healthier relational patterns. It helps you remain teachable while still letting your strengths matter.
(📚 A Brief Background on the Word "Humility"
The word comes from the Latin humilis which means "grounded" or "close to the earth." It is related to humus which means "soil." This word is moreabout being rooted and standing on solid ground. Being rooted in truth....not puffed up, not minimizing, just real. )
💡 Where do We See Our Strengths?
Our strengths often show up in everyday patterns which is a nice thing to tap into!
Some examples:
- People always come to you when they feel overwhelmed- This may reflect strengths in empathy, steadiness and attunement.
- You naturally map out details and future steps. This highlights strengths in planning, organization and foresight (take stock and see if this is anxiety or planning---one feels more free/less tense usually)
You come alive when solving problems. This shows strengths in creativity and flexible thinking.
-You remain calm when tension rises. This reflects strengths in regulation and grounding.
- You lighten a room or help people feel safe. This taps into social intelligence and connection amongst other things like humor.
💪How to Identify Your Strengths
-Ask yourself what feels natural and energizing instead of draining
-Notice where others consistently rely on you (also, notice what areas you are often complemented about)
-Reflect on moments when you felt resourceful, capable or effective. Strengths tend to hide in the very things you overlook because they feel so instinctive.
🔥 Using Your Strengths Intentionally
When you name your strengths, you can use them more skillfully.
- Use empathy to build trust and emotional safety.
- Use organization to bring structure to chaotic moments.
- Use creativity to get unstuck.
-Use grounding skills to regulate group dynamics.
-Use social intelligence to connect and strengthen relationships.
Owning your strengths is not arrogance. Naming your gifts does not make you less humble. True humility is grounded in truth. Please let that sink in.... It allows you to say, "These are my strengths and I am still learning." When you integrate both, you show up honestly and aligned with your core capacities.
(resources---some worksheets to help you explore your strengths; Video: a stoic take on humility/strengths).
*****Question for you all: What are some of your strengths, talents, and gifts? (I recognize that talents and gifts are kind of different but I'd LOVE to hear more about some of your gifts!! )****
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