We all bring certain qualities to any situation we are involved in. Some of our qualities will be beneficial to the situation, other qualities will be detrimental. Our strengths and weaknesses not only benefit and hinder us, they make us who and what we are. We are each unique, in part because of our good qualities and our bad. It is important to be aware of not only our personal strengths, but also our weaknesses, so that we can recognize when we may need to ask for help, or in what personal areas we need to focus efforts toward growth and change. I believe I am fairly aware of my own weaknesses, so that list was not difficult. Formulating a plan of action to overcome those weaknesses, however, was considerably more troublesome. My strengths, which include strong writing skills, and excellent computer and technical skills, are offset by my weaknesses, which are a well-honed ability to procrastinate, and a tendency to become easily frustrated.
I believe one of my strongest talents is writing. I have always enjoyed writing. In fact, I keep an online journal that has been well-received by the people who read it. In school, I have earned consistently good marks on papers I have written. I believe good writing skill involves more than just getting words on paper; the words need to flow well. There is a certain art in getting the right words in the right order to get a point across or to paint a picture in a reader's mind. I believe I possess this skill and I hope it will serve me well throughout my career.
