Self-reflection: How to accept your flaws while celebrating your strengths
One of the keys to achieving a reasonably healthy level of self-confidence is accepting that we have both natural strengths and flaws.
Self-reflection is simply an act of evaluating oneself. And one generally does not deal in terms of what he has materially, but rather specific attributes and strengths in one’s character. Similarly, self-reflection is not complete if you don’t address your weaknesses.
Physical flaws can be “unique beauty marks”
In the entertainment industry, it is a well-known fact that aspiring models or celebrities are often told to surgically remove or “correct” certain distinctive features in their physical appearance in order to project the illusion of looking “flawless” on people. Photo sessions.
Among the most common “flaws” are curly, wavy or “frizzy” hair, a gap between the front teeth, too many freckles, lips that are too thick or too thin, a mole or birthmark.
And yet, beauty standards keep changing over the years. A female teen model with a clear gap between her two front teeth has made it to the glossy pages of Seventeen in the late 90s. Girls with wavy or curly hair can cut or style their braids a certain way to reduce fullness and volume.
Freckles are now considered “desirable” on a model’s face, to the point that a specific type of cosmetic is now sold so that users can “paint” artificial freckles on their cheeks.
Certain lipstick shades can be applied to overly thick lips to minimize their volume, and a layer of lip gloss and lipstick can make thin lips appear fuller.
Compensating for an apparent lack of stature or talent after proper self-reflection
Amateur athletes may be discouraged from pursuing a professional career in sports if they are shorter than the average basketball player, or if they do not have as much weight or agility as the average athlete who makes it to professional football or hockey. player.
But if an aspiring athlete is still determined to turn professional after much reflection, they must accept the demands of their chosen sport. For example, while little or nothing can be done to increase height, an athlete may bulk him up to improve his defensive abilities or slim down to allow him to move faster.
Short-term and long-term planning as a result of self-reflection
Self-reflection is crucial when making wise career decisions. It takes a great deal of time, effort, and money just to qualify for most occupations, which means a great deal of short- and long-term planning must be involved.
Today, attending college is not the only option students can take after high school. Time and time again, skilled trades have been shown to pay skilled workers competitively.
There are also fields like data entry, medical billing, legal transcription, hairdressing, and graphic design that don’t require years of education and training. Usually, getting a certificate or diploma after a six-month or one-year course is enough to get a job.
With numerous options available, a high school graduate must be extremely honest in the process of self-reflection. He may note his natural inclinations or interests under “Strengths,” and lack of aptitude in certain areas may be categorized as “Weaknesses.”
How important is self-reflection in the success of a group/team?
If you were to contribute to your team in the workplace, the ministry of your church or religious organization, or even the place where you volunteer, you should have done enough self-reflection to identify how you can do your part.
To illustrate, in a group of seven employees charged with devising a brand’s marketing strategy, one might act as a project manager by delegating tasks, and another might gather facts or data.
Still, another member can schedule and host meetings, and one can type on a laptop while others present a variety of ideas.