We spend far too much time trying to fix our weaknesses.
And it makes us believe we're idiots, don't get it, aren't good enough, are 'less than', inadequate, under-educated etc.
People spend unbelievable amounts of time and money trying to fix their own, and other people's, weaknesses.
It's a waste of time.
In my opinion, 'weaknesses' are perceived; they're not real.
They're the stories we tell ourselves in the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Think about it. Try to define your TRUE weaknesses.
If you said "I'm not good at/I suck at...", that's not a weakness; that's self awareness.
Now you have a few options.
1️. Get help and training so that you can get better at the said 'thing'. But only if the said 'thing' interests and excites you.
2️. Accept that it's not for you and surround yourself with others who have that strength.
3️. Ask yourself if, perhaps, your 'weakness' is actually a strength that you overdo or rely on too heavily. If so, tone it down a little. Your behaviour is not 'on' or 'off' switch: It's a dimmer switch.
We're often so fearful of judgement - our own, as well as that of others - that we invest untold amounts of time, energy, and money trying to 'fix' ourselves when, really, there's nothing to fix.
Take that time, energy, and money and use it to identify and amplify your strengths.
Leverage what you have, rather than trying to acquire what's missing.
Play to your strengths.
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