GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR SKILLS

Now that we know what we are worth (SKILLS, TALENTS & ABILITIES), we shall now tap into our skills and get the best out of them. A productive week is guaranteed if we use our skills wisely, if we channel every skill in the right direction. 

These tips below can help us to use our skills productively:

1. Utilize your resources. You may love to sing, but be unsure how to use that skill. Maybe you are interested in writing but can’t seem to find a way to engage this skill. Connect with people who may be able to help you find ways to use your skills. Ask friends, family, co-workers, and people your spiritual community about ways to open up your skills. Some community colleges offer career aptitude tests. While you may (or may not) use it to work toward your career, these tests can help you define your strengths and weaknesses.

• By asking around, you may find that your church would love for you to sing at services. You may find that you can write for your local newspaper or submit stories for local publications. Don’t be afraid to ask!  (if you do not ask, you will never know).

2. Transfer your abilities. Perhaps you want to change careers but fear not having experience in the new field. Maybe you want to head back to work after being a stay-at-home mom, but feel like you have nothing to offer. Think about what skills you do have, and hype those skills up! For instance, a stay-at-home mom may have excellent organization skills, time management skills, taking charge, remaining calm under pressure, and the ability to multi-task. You can always learn knowledge, but value the skills you have and make them known!

• Practice the role tree exercise: Think about the roles you currently have in your life or have previously had, and write the skills that go along with those roles. See which skills overlap, which are most enjoyable, and which skills aid you the most in moving forward. (this point reminds me of the LAW OF ENERGY CONSERVATION:energy cannot be lost/created it can only be transferred/transformed from one form to another).

3. Volunteer. One way to use your skills is through volunteering. Lots of great non-government organizations exist that do good for the community. Volunteering is an excellent way to discover your skills, too! Additionally, volunteering connects you with other people and can advance your skills. Volunteering is good for your mind and body, giving you a sense of purpose and increasing confidence.

• Start volunteering at an animal shelter. You may realize you love working with animals.
• Some people volunteer with at-risk children and recognize a passion to help these kids succeed.
• Maybe you are interested in behind-the-scenes work, and choose to volunteer as a light and sound manager of a local play.

4. Contribute to your community. In addition to volunteering, being an active participant in your community can be fulfilling and useful. You can work or volunteer for your community center, serve on local government, or participate in a church or religious setting, based on the skills you want to use or develop.

• If you love design, create flyers for the community center; if you love singing, sing at your church. There are lots of ways to use your skills! (be the change you wish to see in the world)

5. Pursue a career. If you are passionate and want to surround your life with your favorite activity, make a career out of it. Many artists know that the artist’s lifestyle can be difficult, but choose to pursue it anyway because they cannot imagine doing anything else. Once your livelihood depends on using and improving your skills, you may find new ways to approach problems and different ways to creatively use your skills.

• If you’re creative, pursue a career in acting, singing, dancing, or art. Or if you love working with your hands, consider becoming an electrician or builder. If you love flowers, become a florist.

In our next article, we shall look at HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS.

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