Blog 3

My strengths & weaknesses.
I will begin with my weaknesses, so I can end on a strong note.

Weaknesses:

I tend to shy away from leadership and teaching roles due to social anxiety.

I get very frustrated with myself when I have difficulty with anything. When this happens, it can become counterproductive. I’ll get a sort of “tunnel vision” regarding the task at hand, try to push through the difficulty, and will consequently not have the clarity of mind needed for many difficult tasks.

I am uncomfortable asking for help. I know this stems from a toxic male pride learned from previous generations, and I am working on it, but it’s just not where I want it to be yet.

I have a bad memory, both short and long-term. For example, I have difficulty remembering song lyrics, 2nd language vocabulary, groceries I said we needed, and what the Hell I came into this room to get.

Strengths:

I am a quick learner, provided the learning is hands-on, or through visual aid (i.e. diagrams). Memorisation, for me, is barely a form of learning at all.

I am confident with operating independently; with looking inward for problem-solving strategies, and completing tasks efficiently by myself.

I have the mentality that I am able to learn anything, provided I have the requisite time to commit to learning the thing.

I excel at committing specific tasks to specific time slots, and following through with my self-imposed scheduling.