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Past, Current, and Future Strengths

People in your life will get to know you through your words, your actions, and your feelings. But there's one person who knows you better than anyone else: yourself. Learning about yourself is an important life lesson that we all learn about to some degree. The benefits to doing so can be life-changing, from helping you better achieve your goals, to making new connections easier, to figuring out what makes you truly happy in life. 

When we start learning about ourselves, one of the first things we notice is what our strengths are. Strengths can be qualities like determination, assertiveness, kindness, and many more. Above, we've linked a worksheet that you can fill out, to help discover your current strengths and abilities, and how they can lead you to future goals and successes. 


6 Steps To Discover Your True Self




So now you have an idea of your strengths, but what about your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and whatever makes you, well, you? There are different ways to know your true self, and on this article from success.com, there are 6 of the most important steps someone can take to discover their true self. These steps, from asking for feedback, to discovering your passions, to simply taking a moment to slow down and appreciate your surroundings, can all be used not only to know yourself, but to improve yourself if you feel like you're not at your very best.


Do you think you truly know yourself? What are your thoughts on the 6 Steps To Discover Your True Self?  Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 PM.


Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
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