Weaknesses

It has been a while since I posted something of a self-retrospection. This blog is titled April Journeys and I believe that whilst I’ve done enough in blogging about my journeys, i.e. travels, what has gone amiss are posts about the ‘journeys’ I go through in my heart and head. To be perfectly honest, it is really not my intention to bare the real me with this blog. However, most (if not all) of the challenges in life are addressed quicker and probably better if it is shared in order to find a solution. As they say, “two heads are better than one.” And in the world of blogging I have found that people genuinely want to help out. This is characterised by the comments, most likely from someone you haven’t met before, that they leave with your post. Thus, I reach out to you (i.e. the 2 people who read my blog *wink*) for your thoughts on what is currently milling in my head.

Today, a work colleague asked me, “WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?”

I didn’t have an answer straight away.

Since I didn’t have an immediate response, I know I haven’t explored myself well enough or have been truly honest with myself. Replying, “I have none,” is incorrect because everyone has weaknesses.

Thing is, how do you figure these out? I sincerely don’t have a clue of where to begin. How do you put yourself in that frame of mind to really and truly assess your weaknesses? Even when I begin my self-retrospection, I also ask who decides whether it (whatever it is) is a weakness or not?

Why am I putting myself through this? Simple. Because now, more than ever, I really, really want to better myself – both in personal and professional aspects. I know that is so cliché but by knowing and having an answer to THE question not only will I have an honest view of myself but also will give me the opportunity to appreciate more the people around me so the relationship (personal or work) grows better. I know at times, I take that for granted.

So, why am I posting this? Again, simple. I’ve mentioned in the beginning of this post that I believe that there are people out there who are willing to help. And since I honestly do not know where to start in discovering my weaknesses and more importantly, admitting them, I am therefore hoping that there will be kind souls out there who can spare a thought or two.