One of my greatest strengths is being organised. I listen carefully, take notes, pre-plan everything, write lists, make plan b’s, and research all my options. This is usually a very handy skill, but unfortunately it can’t be taught. Not everyone is like me, not everyone has to always be so organised. And I say ‘has to’ because I HAVE to be organised, I can’t help it, as soon as things become a mess I want to tidy and fix the ‘cracks’.
When I spend time with unorganised people I realise my strength becomes my weakness too. My organised self pulls me down; by being organised I weaken others and they come to rely on me. I am burdened by questions and requests for help. By being organised I find myself giving too much of my own time to help others, and generally helping them in areas where they could help themselves. Will it really help anyone if I hide my strength?
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