by Laura Anderson

 

Finding Your Purpose - Part 2: Doing What You Are Great At Naturally

This is the time to focus on all your natural gifts and talents! Yes, you do have them. They are all those things you do well without even thinking about it. Those things that you say, "I can do that with my eyes closed" or on the flip side, you get embarrassed or dismiss someone who's complimenting you by saying, "oh, that's no big deal." Well, it is a big deal! Those are the skills, gifts, and personality traits about you that are special and are things that probably bring you and others joy.

So, that's what we are going to focus on this month. Noticing all the things you are great at doing ... naturally!

Just like last month... First Things First

Get yourself set up for some comfortable "Me Time" (as Dena Patton, CCC Founder would say).

* See Finding Your Purpose - Part 1 article for specific ideas.

Let's Begin

On a sheet of paper (positioned horizontally) make 5 columns. Label as follows:

• Column 1 - Things I do that make me smile
• Column 2 - Things I think I do really well
• Column 3 - Things others say I do really well
• Column 4 - Positive ways I would describe myself
• Column 5 - Positive "personality traits" others say I have (i.e. good listener, creative, patient - yes, some people actually are!)

* You can also download the template on my bio page if you don't want to make one yourself.

Now, just list all the thoughts that come to you. Don't edit, judge, or evaluate - just write them down! If you get a lull in your thoughts, just sit back, take a few deep breaths and give your heart a chance to speak. More ideas will likely occur to you. However, once you feel complete with your lists, just take some time to re-read them. And, enjoy the truth about you! Let it soak in ... really soak in. Know that you are all these wonderful things!

Consider how you are and could use all these great gifts to create and live your perfect life. What could you change - big or small? What could you enhance or do more of? What do you need to stop doing because it keeps you from doing something that uses your talents?

Your natural skills and gifts are an important source and indicator of your truth and your unique purpose. Keep this list in mind as we continue through the process of Finding Your Purpose. Check back next month for Part 3!

Also, check out this month's tips for more ideas and post your experiences and ideas in the Personal Development Forum so we can start sharing with each other!

You are a gift to this world! Thank you for being in it!