Energised or drained?

I'm sure you have had a session reviewing your strengths and weaknesses.  The analysis is always interesting but how can we tell if it's correct?

The problem with conscious analysis is that we are often unconscious of our behaviours, let alone the reasons for them.

A good clue is to follow the signals your body gives you naturally.  When you are playing to your real strengths and at your best, you may find it feels effortless or that your energy rises, that you have a buzz, and it feels like the real you, that you lose track of time.

Equally, if you are in a situation which challenges your weaknesses, you are likely to find time standing still, your gut wrenching and your head spinning, everything being affected and your energy literally draining away.

Follow your own energy for clues for your current strengths, and obviously, some ideas on what to do if you want to raise your personal energy and effectiveness.

Bear in mind, all real strengths are hard won and take years of application, so perhaps your strengths, and whether you are energised or drained, are a choice you can make.