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How Can You Leverage Your Strengths to Overcome Challenges?

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How Can You Leverage Your Strengths to Overcome Challenges? Use What You’re Good At to Get Through What’s Tough …  Ride your wave! When you’re up against a tough challenge, it’s tempting to fixate on your weaknesses. But what if the best way through is to double down on what you already do well? This guide explores how to  leverage your strengths to overcome challenges , so you can build resilience, stay motivated, and turn problems into opportunities for growth. Learn practical ways to find your strongest skills and apply them where they matter most — every single day. Why Focusing on Strengths Works Overcoming challenges isn’t always about patching up flaws or reinventing yourself. More often, it’s about harnessing what already works — and pushing that further. Research shows that people who use their strengths daily are: More engaged at work More resilient during stressful times More likely to thrive in their personal and professional lives When you lean into your strengths...

The Impact of Ambivalence: How Others Perceive Your Uncertainty

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  How Do Others Perceive It When You Act Ambivalent? 12 November 2024|Ambivalence, Decision Making, Education, Feedback, Flexibility, Insights, Leadership, Perception, Question a Day, Relationships, Self-Reflection, Strengths, Weakness Question a Day How Do Others Perceive It When You Act Ambivalent? When you display ambivalence—mixed or conflicting feelings about a situation—others often pick up on it, and their reactions can vary widely. Ambivalence can create both positive and negative perceptions, depending on how it’s expressed, the context of the relationship, and the personalities involved. Here’s a breakdown of the ways ambivalence can impact others’ perceptions of you, supported by psychological research, and tips on how to manage ambivalence effectively to create the best impression. 1. Positive Perceptions: Thoughtfulness, Empathy, and Open-Mindedness In some cases, acting ambivalent can lead others to perceive you as thoughtful, empathetic, and open-minded. Research sho...