Create an “I’m Awesome, because…” document
If you’re like most people it’s easier for you to name your defects than your assets. I’m from the Netherlands, where talking about how good you are is frowned upon. And yet, to be able to do great things, I think you have to be great. Or better: feel great.
Every single person has things that he or she is good at. Knowing what those things are can help you think about how you can put those talents to good use. I’ve talked about the talent journal earlier, but this is a little different.
I want you to create a document and name it: “I’m Awesome, because…”. If you want to do it for a specific part of your life, you can have separate documents, like:
- I’m an Awesome husband, because…
- I’m an Awesome project manager, because…
- …
In the document you will name all your skills, experiences, knowledge and anything you can think of that makes you awesome. Keep the document alive and go over it regularly to see if you can come up with more. The more you focus on why you’re awesome, the more you will start to feel awesome. That’s why you include the word Awesome in the title. There’s no room for defects here. Only assets.
I create an Awesome document when I feel insecure about starting something new, or when my inner chatter is feeding my self doubt too much. I find that I have to read and work on the document daily and that the effect kicks in after about three or four days. I feel my mind focusing on the positive and taking on a “Can Do” mindset.
So, why are you Awesome?
