Strengths are always step #1 in a good wellness solution program

The self-image, our subconscious representation of what we believe about ourselves, is the guidance system for our lives. We can do it if our self-image tells us we can and if our self-image says we can’t do it then defeat and failure will follow. Unfortunately, life is not always perfect. A subconcious guidance system is not immune to the mistakes of even the best, most well intentioned parents because they make mistakes, too.

The truth is, while we may have been fed information during our childhood by others or even ourselves that says we are not talented, the truth is each one of us is a unique creation of God that contains talents and positive attributes that are unique to us which can have a positive aspect in the world. We must realize, if we are to find wellness, that we all have value.

The key to putting a winning mental self-image together is to first understand and accept the fact that we do have strengths. Yes, each one of us is talented in some way. The next step is to figure out what they are. A great tool to help you in this journey is the book Now, Discover Your Strengths. Everyone has strengths and this book helps us understand how that’s possible. Furthermore, we need to understand them and play to them in our daily lives. Instead of focusing on our weaknesses and attempting to make ourselves stronger in those areas, what we should do is live in our strengths zone.

The book also contains an assessment which you can take online which will tell you what your strengths are. Once you gain that understanding, you can use that information to explore how you can use those strengths in your daily life. For a client/coach relationship, strength information is crucial, if not a must. So if you are working with a coach, inquire about using this assessment to explore what your strengths are and how to use them in your daily life.