The Value of Playing to Your Strengths
Stuck in a job that doesn’t exactly ignite your sweet spot? That doesn’t mean you can’t find happiness.
A lot of us put in the hours, earn a good wage and reap the rewards that help support our families. It’s entirely possible to appreciate what you have while still longing for something more fulfilling
But does that mean you should be complacent? Does that mean you have to give up on branching out to find where your real skills and enthusiasm lie?
The answer is no, and GenuLines is going to show how you can make changes by playing to your real strengths.
What Happens When You Play to Your Strengths?
Most of us have at least a few things that we’re good at. And for most of us, those are the things we love. We spend more time practicing them and we love them because we’re so good at them.
So, when we work on that ability or strength, everything about our demeanor changes.
For starters, we become much more focused on what we’re doing.
Our brains produce dopamine and catecholamine hormones to keep us fixated.
This is what some circles refer to as ‘flow states’.
You’re much happier and more confident when you’re doing what you love. You’re motivated and you become much less likely to take breaks.
All this of course helps you perform at your very best. At the same time, you’re more focused, happier, and you’re more motivated since you’re in flow.
It means that you’re now going to produce better work that gets you noticed and that gets you promoted. You’ll earn more and perform better because you’re doing what you love.
Signs You’re Playing to Your Strengths
All these are the benefits of playing to your strengths. They’re also a tip-off that you’re doing what you love.
Ask yourself: when was the last time you felt completely focused on a project and found it rewarding? That you worked so hard you ended up holding your need to go to the toilet?
Yeah… you should start doing a lot more of that!
JohnK 9-23-2024
chiforyourself.com
Overheard: “One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity”
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