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Session 2: Self-awareness — Strength and Weakness Analysis
De nition of Self-awareness
Self-awareness refers to the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, behaviors, strengths, and
weaknesses. It is a foundational aspect of personal growth and success. Developing self-awareness allows individuals to
make informed decisions, improve their behavior, and maximize their potential by converting weaknesses into strengths
and strengths into exceptional talents.
Importance of Knowing Yourself
To accurately assess one's strengths and weaknesses, one must begin with a deep understanding of the self. This
includes:
• Beliefs – Core convictions that in uence decisions and behaviors.
• Background – Personal history and cultural context.
• Opinions – Individual viewpoints formed through experience and re ection.
• Values – Principles that guide ethical behavior.
• Likes/Dislikes – Preferences that indicate passion or disinterest.
Figure 2.4: Knowing Yourself
Understanding these elements is crucial for identifying areas of strength and areas that require improvement.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
Being aware of one’s own capabilities and limitations is critical for personal and professional development. Strengths
enable individuals to succeed, while weaknesses highlight areas for growth and learning.
Examples of Strengths
• Pro ciency in creative writing.
• Con dence in public speaking.
• Ability to play a musical instrument, such as the guitar.
Examples of Weaknesses
• Dif culty in solving mathematical problems.
• Lack of uency in English.
• Struggles with losing in competitive situations.
By understanding oneself, an individual can:
• Recognize personal capabilities and limitations.
• Plan targeted actions to improve and develop.
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• Build con dence through continuous self-improvement.
Techniques for Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
To Identify Strengths:
• Re ect on tasks or activities where success is consistently achieved.
• Consider positive feedback received from others.
• Think critically about what tasks come naturally or are enjoyable.
To Identify Weaknesses:
• Pinpoint speci c challenges and recurring dif culties.
• Re ect on constructive criticism and feedback from peers or mentors.
• Maintain an open and honest attitude toward personal shortcomings.
Self-Re ective Questions
To enhance self-awareness, consider the following questions:
• How am I different from others?
• What do I do better than most people?
• What qualities do others appreciate in me?
• Where do I struggle the most?
• What advice do I frequently receive from others for improvement?
Difference Between Interests and Abilities
Interests Abilities (Strengths)
Activities that bring happiness or
Acquired or innate capacity to perform tasks with pro ciency
curiosity
Skills or talents that help complete speci c jobs or tasks
Things one is naturally drawn to
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Aspirations or areas of curiosity Developed through practice, experience, or education
Note: If your interests do not match your abilities, consider improving your skills or exploring other related paths. For
example, if you enjoy music but lack vocal ability, you may explore songwriting or music production instead of
singing.
Self-awareness is essential for personal growth, as it helps us identify both our strengths and weaknesses. By
understanding what we excel at, we can build on those abilities to achieve greater success. Recognizing our
weaknesses, on the other hand, opens opportunities for improvement and learning. This process of re ection enables us
to make informed decisions about how to move forward. Knowing yourself allows you to plan effectively and
con dently pursue your goals. The journey of self-awareness is ongoing, requiring constant re ection and adjustment.
Ultimately, it is the key to becoming the best version of yourself, both personally and professionally.
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