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By understanding ourselves, Using this information, we By improving ourselves,
we understand what/what realize how to improve we become more confident.
not to do. ourselves.
Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses
To identify your strengths and weaknesses, think about the activities you enjoy/dislike doing.
Find Your Strengths
Ð ÐSpend time thinking about what you do well
Ð ÐThink about what you've always done well
Ð ÐThink about what others appreciate about you
Find Your Weaknesses
Ð ÐIdentify areas where you have difficulty and things you find difficult to do
Ð ÐCritically analyse the comments you receive about yourself from other people
ÐBe open to feedback and accept your weakness without feeling bad. Think of it as an area for improvement
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Difference Between Interests and Abilities
Interests are the things we love to do. Interests could be
Ð Ðactivities that you enjoy doing in your spare time that make you happy.
Ðactivities that interest you or you would even do if no one asked you.
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Ð Ðactivities you want to learn or want to do in the future
Sometimes interests may not match abilities. In these cases, you can improve your skills or go a different route. For
example, you may like badminton (interest), but you may not be good at the game. In this case, you can play just for
fun, not aim for a badminton career.
2.3 IMPRESSIVE APPEARANCE AND GROOMING
Impressive appearance means having or tending to have a strong effect on the mind or emotions; eliciting wonder
or admiration. Grooming is the process of giving oneself a neat and clean appearance. Proper grooming and
impressive appearance can send a message that you are a confident and smart person. These two qualities reflect
our preparedness to handle the world around us. You give respect and care to yourself; others will also give
importance to you.
Importance of Dressing Appropriately, Looking Decent and Positive Body Language
When one dresses appropriately and keeps oneself neat, he/she conforms to generally acceptable standards of
respectable and decent looks. Dressing appropriately, looking decent and positive body language is important
because:
Ð ÐIt helps us look well-presented and clean.
Ð ÐIt gives a good impression on others.
Ð ÐIt boosts self-confidence.
Ð ÐIt speaks before your words.
Ð ÐIt draws the right kind of attention and sends the right message.
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