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Knowing Your Weaknesses
        Weaknesses are the areas of improvement in your personal and social life. It is very important to know your
        weaknesses along with your strengths so that they don’t end up hurting you.
        If you are able to identify your traits that hold you back, then, it becomes easy to find a solution to overcome
        your weakness. You have to honestly start painting an accurate picture of yourself, so that you can actively use
        it to improve on your overall personality.
























        Examples of weaknesses are:

           • Stage Fear                                         • Insecurity
           • Negative attitude                                  • Rigid
           • Conservative personality                           • Unhealthy habits
           • Lazy and laid back attitude                        • Lacking presentation skills


        Steps to Identify Your Weaknesses
        Follow the given steps to identify your weak points:
           • Identify your weaknesses by asking these questions from yourself:

          ¬   In what types of tasks do fy your weaknesses by asking these questions from yourself:
          ¬   What types of tasks do you leave incomplete?
          ¬   What type oyou seek help from others?
          ¬   When did you feel unsatisfied and unhappy with your behaviour?
          ¬   In what types of tasks others do better than you?
           •  Take the feedback from your friends, family and colleagues to help you identify weaknesses correctly.
           • Take the criticism in a positive way.
           • Use your strengths to improve on your weaknesses.
           • Feel confident by overcoming your weaknesses.


                 Self-Confidence

        Self-confidence in simple language means believing in yourself. It is respecting yourself by believing in your own
        abilities, strengths and judgments. With your self- confidence you are more energized and motivated to take
        action and achieve your goals. You will devote your resources to try new things. If a speaker has confidence in
        his abilities he will communicate well on stage in front of his audience. Similarly if a student is prepared well, he
        will attempt his paper with full confidence.


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