How often do you asses your strengths?
Strength can be described in many ways, we can be strong physically, mentally, or spiritually. We can be weak or strong in each category. What about humor, can that be a strength? What about integrity? Optimism? Fairness? Bravery? Creativity? Prudence? Modesty? Leadership? Faithfulness? Humility? Mercy? Diligence? What about compassion? What about friendliness? What about assertiveness?
Speaking of assertiveness, I’ll confess, I’ve never been a very assertive person. Often I end up fretting over situations rather than have a frank chat with someone I have some sort of disagreement with. But I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older, I have become more assertive. I’m always polite, but I do stand up for myself these days. Several days ago, a staff member at a school usurped my place to correct a behavior problem on my bus, but instead of stewing about it I thought about it overnight and then had a chat with them about it the next day. The chat corrected the situation, brought an apology and I feel better about what happened. What about you, have you become stronger over time?
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Bravo ~ great post and kudos for being assertive ~ not always easy to discern when to be assertive and when to just ‘let it go’ ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Madge, You are speaking my language! I am definitely becoming more assertive as I get older. Never have liked confrontation but I’ve learned if done correctly and in love, it can be a good thing. Thanks for posting this today. Great pic too! ~ Anne
Good job in being assertive. I love this photo!
good for you. too often we sit back and stew and regret not speaking up.
Good for you Madge. I truly love this shot. B
You don’t see these much anymore, but this one certainly looks like the one in Pike Place Market, in the concourse of the short arm of the “L” if I remember correctly. Is it still functional Madge?
Actually this was in the small eastern WA town of Roslyn… I’ll have to look for the one at the Market…
I am by nature not assertive.Don’t like conflict,but since Jake has passed away I get pretty firm with anyone who complains about their spouse.I cannot stand to listen to that,when I would love to have my man at my side.
First of all, I love this photograph! Next, good for you for speaking up! I know I myself often do not and regret it later. I think all of the traits you mentioned show a person’s strength. :)
today has been, and its still early, one of those days when nothing goes as planned .. and now i have a headache .. sigh … love that photo .. i may need to consider an attitude adjustment :)
At first I thought this was a weight scale!
Wow you post is perfect for today. I am wiped out and I have a huge mid-term project due a week from today. I feel really deflated right now but this too shall pass.
This is a great post…something to think about for sure! My age has certainly made me stronger. For so many years, I just ‘took it’ and went my merry way. Now that doesn’t happen that often. And with age, has come the knowledge of how to deal with situations I could not handle as a younger person. I’m much better off and stress a lot less. Again, great post AND cool photo!
Bravo- for standing up for yourself!
Good for you, standing up for yourself. I have become more assertive as I’ve aged. Sometimes still not assertive enough.
It’s funny…I don’t assess my own but I certainly make sure that I bring attention to my daughter’s strengths…how easy it is to build other’s self-esteem and become so lax on maintaining our own.
With strangers, yes — I am definitely more assertive. But with family, I’m apt to bite my lip. Seems easier that way. :)
What a brilliant photo, I love it! Overall stronger as older definittely, however life is a testing place right now so very up & down. I could do with this picture pinned on my wall :)
Janie x