Your strengths—according to others
Sometimes we don’t see in ourselves what others do. We may take for granted who were are and what we’re capable of.
There's often a significant and sometimes surprising difference between how other people perceive us and how we see ourselves. This discrepancy arises from a variety of factors related to our internal experiences, biases, and the limited information others have about us.
Our self-perception is based on our inner thoughts, feelings, intentions, motivations, and personal history. We have access to a vast amount of information about ourselves that others don't. As a result, we tend to judge ourselves based on our intentions, even if the outcome doesn't align with them. We know what we meant to do.
Others' perceptions are based on our observable behavior, actions, words, appearance, and interactions with them. They tend to judge us based on the impact of our actions on them and the world around them, regardless of our intentions.
What ends up happening is that our self-concept is partly formed by how we believe others perceive us, even if that perception is inaccurate. We imagine their judgments and develop feelings about ourselves based on those perceived judgments.
The video message below comes from Dora Golden-One
And here is a gift from Dora to help you get out of your way and move forward:
(and Heartfelt Ways to Move Forward)
Your action prompt today is to try to see yourself through the eyes of others. If you’re feeling extra brave, you might even ask a confidant how they would describe you to someone who doesn’t know you. This shift in perspective about yourself is sure to put a spring in your step and may surprise you in delightful ways.