HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR TALENT

Talent is a natural endowment of a person; it is natural capacity or an ability that we have. We all have talents but I know for some people it can be quite difficult to discover them, not knowing that they could be right in front of them.

We are the body of Christ meaning; each of us occupy a certain part in Christ’s body. For instance you might be occupying the mouth part of Christ’s body. Therefore, it is important to identify the function of the body part you occupy because that is where your talent lies. For example if for instance you occupy the mouth part of Christ’s body it means that your talent could be singing, inspirational speaking etc. Discover the body part you occupy and identify the function on that body part and weigh out on what stands out in you.

Ø    Reflect on yourself

Try to open your mind to all paths and look at many areas of life. Think about your hobbies as your personality is made by them. Evaluate on what you are good at and also things that come naturally to you; things that you don’t struggle with. What do you yearn to do.

What do you spend your money on; your core values are closely linked with what you spend your money and time on. Take note of what you spend your money on and look closer at what this can tell you about yourself. For example if you like spending your money on buying books to read then you have a keen interest in development and entrepreneurship because you are very much interested in learning and growth.

Ø    Look back on your past

These include the things you have done and as well enjoyed in the past. What you were proud of and didn’t care what anyone thought. As a child what did you enjoy doing?

Ø    Build your existing skills

It is possible that a skill can be turned into a talent therefore; try expanding on your basic skills.

Ø    Open up to new things

If you haven’t discovered your talent in what you are used to doing then it will be advisable for you to open up to new things because they may help you in discovering it. Try on things that you think you can’t do and you may be surprised on what life has in store for you. You can also try traveling because this may expand your experiences.

Ø    Volunteer to help

Volunteering to help may shift your perspective and open your mind to new possibilities. These possibilities are about what you are and what you could be. This will help to change your priorities and may bring up a talent that you didn’t even know you had.

Ø    Personality tests

Personality tests help you identify your top strengths and this determines your top dominant patterns. An example of such tests includes Clifton Strength Finder etc.

Ø    Ask others

Having other people’s perspective may help you discover your talent because it’s easier for them to see what you are good at.

Once you have known what your talent is you will feel more in tune with your life and you can use the talent to excel in whatever field you are. If you can determine what your talents are, you can tap into an amazing resource that can help you in every aspect of your life, including your business. When you capitalize on your talents, it no longer feels like work but rather it feels like living.