How to Discover Your Talents

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:10
Your perception of yourself is very complex. Similar to how you cannot see your own nose, you may often be blinded to the things that you are best at. It can be really hard to identify your brightest talents and they are often in the...
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Your perception of yourself is very complex. Similar to how you cannot see your own nose, you may often be blinded to the things that you are best at. It can be really hard to identify your brightest talents and they are often in the places you least expect. You may even be very good at things that you perceive yourself as being bad at. There are many good reasons to want to explore your talents but it's going to take a little work.

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Reflecting on Yourself

  1. Step 2 Look back on your past.
    As you reflect on yourself in search of your talents, start by looking at your past. Look at the things that you've done.[2] Look at the things you've enjoyed. Look at the times when you really excelled. Ask yourself questions like "What am I most proud of that I've done?" or "When was I so proud that I didn't care what anyone thought?"
    • One good thing to think about was what your childhood was like. What did you do a lot as a kid? What did you enjoy? What were you known for? Sometimes this can reveal some of your deepest talents and certainly will reveal interests that can be probed further. Think about your hobbies as your personality is made by them they are the things you do regularly and your hidden talent is that which you can do better than everyone so focus on your hobbies and how you do them every single step.
    • Another thing you can think about are the times in your life that you've been challenged. Think about the tough situations that you've had to deal with. Times of trial can often reveal your hidden skills. For example, when your dad had a heart attack, maybe you kept your head and called 911. Staying alert and calm in an emergency is a really useful talent.
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  2. Step 3 Think about what you enjoy.
    The things that make you happy can also reveal your talents. Think about the things that you love to do. Do people ever give you compliments on it? Do they ever ask for your help with it? You might not think of it as a talent but it probably is.[3]
    • Do you ever completely lose track of time? You start doing something and you just don't even notice time passing? This might hint at your talent. For example, maybe you get lost when you're modding your favorite video game. This might be one of your talents.
    • Listen to how you talk. Do you ever find yourself rambling to your family or your best friend about this subject that means so much to you? This might be another hint at a talent you have.
    • Write down everything that you enjoy. This will help you to see what things you truly enjoy doing and give you an opportunity to think about why you enjoy these things. For example, you might enjoy playing fantasy football or walking in nature. Doing these things may allow you to use the special knowledge that you have about these subjects.
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Experiencing Life

  1. Step 4 Try things you would never have tried before.
    [5] Sometimes you may tell yourself that you can't do things, but you will never know what you are capable of unless you go outside of your comfort zone. Maybe you think you're not good enough or not smart enough. Most often you see yourself as "not that kind of person." However, you don't know you're that kind of person until you start becoming that person. You have to give life a chance to surprise you. You're much more incredible and interesting than you give yourself credit for. Take a risk and try something totally different than anything you've ever tried before.
    • For example, try rock climbing or scuba diving. Write a book. Start a business. These kinds of things take work but for many, they are at the very essence of who they are.
    • It's a good idea to try to factor in things you already know you can do. For example, say you know that you like hanging out with little kids. From this you can say that you probably have a fun, easy-going nature. This means you might excel at work with animals, which is similar and requires some of the same underlying traits.
  2. Step 5 Take classes in subjects that interest you.
    If there's a subject that interests you and you think you might want to develop it into a talent, consider taking a class. Getting more information and finding out what the experience would really be like can tell you if it's really something you could have a talent for. It also will help you get the basic skills needed to start developing your talent if you decide it's something that you want to do.
    • You can take online classes for free from websites like Coursera and University of the People, if you don't have access to education resources. If you do have money and time to devote to a class though, try your local community and technical colleges, as well as your local community center.
    EXPERT TIP
    Tracey Rogers, MA

    Tracey Rogers, MA

    Certified Life Coach
    Tracey L. Rogers is a Certified Life Coach and Professional Astrologer based in Philadelphia. Tracey has over 10 years of life coaching and astrology experience. Her work has been featured on nationally syndicated radio, as well as online platforms such as Oprah.com. She is certified as a Coach by the Life Purpose Institute, and she has an MA in International Education from George Washington University.
    Tracey Rogers, MA
    Tracey Rogers, MA
    Certified Life Coach

    Our Expert Agrees: If you want to know what you're good at, indulge in that curiosity and take some classes. Maybe you're interested in cooking and want to see if you're a good chef, or perhaps you're curious whether you're a good writer, if you find a class for what you're interested in, take it.

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  • Whatever you do, try not to harm others.
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