Today, I want to delve into a profound insight I recently uncovered about myself, how I discovered it, and how it can help you dissolve your own blind spots.
A blind spot is like that elusive puzzle piece you know is right in front of you but can't quite put your finger on.
For me, it revolved around a pursuit of success, fuelled by my ambition.
I was constantly seeking that place of calm, fulfilment, and happiness without the need for ceaseless striving.
My journey of self-discovery led me to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment.
I had previously taken it and highly recommend it.
It reveals your top strengths, and for me, one stood out—maximizer.
Maximizers aim to turn something strong into something superb, a trait that resonated deeply with me.
I applied it to my business, work, and coaching, always striving for excellence.
However, here's where it gets interesting.
Every strength has a shadow side, a dark counterpart.
Psychologist Carl Jung introduced this concept, and for maximizers, it includes being overly picky, never satisfied, and taking on too much.
This shadow side explained my relentless pursuit of success my insatiable need for more.
The key to unravelling your blind spots is labelling.
Once you can identify and label them, they lose some of their power.
It's like shedding light on the darkness within.
You don't need to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder to label what's showing up for you.
Recognise it—be it anxiety, a craving for success, or any other emotion.
When you label your blind spots, you gain awareness.
With awareness comes choice.
You can choose whether to let these patterns control you or whether to make changes.
This is where your power lies.
You have the ability to change the narrative, make different choices, and yield different outcomes.
Life often feels like it's on autopilot, where we're powerless, merely reacting to circumstances.
But the beauty lies in bringing the unconscious to the surface and becoming aware of it.
This awareness grants us the ability to reclaim our power and steer our lives intentionally.
Now, consider what's currently bothering you and where it stems from.
What information does that discomfort hold?
Once you've identified it, label it.
Acknowledge it when it shows up.
Then, make a choice—let it control you or take a different path.
If this process resonates with you, consider joining me on the Rise Up and Lead With Heart journey.
It's a space where we explore our behaviours, ask questions, share, and embrace vulnerability—all with the aim of making courage, confidence, and purpose our guiding lights as leaders.
Your power lies in self-awareness, in the choices you make, and in your capacity to evolve into a better version of yourself.
Embrace the journey, and let's dissolve those blind spots together.
Caroline 💫
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