My Statements of Strength:
1) I have a robust emotional vocabulary
- I find it easy to pinpoint specific emotions
- This helps me understand where these emotions are coming from and allows me to deal with them better
- This also makes it easier for me to explain how I feel to others, and therefore they are able to give me more beneficial advice
2) I get enough sleep
- I understand the importance of a good night’s sleep to function well the next day
- With a fresh mind I am able to make better decisions and keep up my overall happiness
- As a result I am less likely to experience negative emotions that could cause distress
3) I am difficult to offend
- Due to the fact that I have a good understanding of my own physical and mental abilities, I am very difficult to offend
- This allows me to stay active in social situations and I don’t feel disheartened by any criticism
- I also find it easier to absorb and make use of negative feedback
- This helps me improve myself and overcome and barriers that are holding me back
4) I know how to say no
- This helps me stay committed to existing plans as I do not fill up my schedule to more than I can handle
- I don’t feel as impacted by FOMO as other people and therefore can enjoy what I am doing at current
- I am able to do mostly just the things that improve my emotional health
- As a result I know what is worth spending time on and what I may regret doing in the future
5) I embrace challenge
- This helps me further my knowledge and understanding over complex ideas that others may shy away from
- Things feel easier to grasp as I am not scared to work for them
Thanks Tarush. It sounds like you have a lot of things sorted there. Your emotional intelligence comes across in the way you discuss this as well.