Blog 5
In my last blog, I talked about the power of Dreams!
It is always
important to keep dreaming about possibilities even if they seem hard to make them
come true.
The next step in designing your life is to think about (and write down) all
your gifts, talents, and strengths.
What are some
things you are good at doing? What makes
you happy and smile? What are things you
enjoy?
You might have
a great memory or love movies. You could love swimming and sport as well as
acting. Some people are really good at
Math!
Each person has
lots of gifts and strengths. Come up with your own list and then ask people you
know and family members to identify what they think your gifts and strengths
are and then write them down. You will be surprised at how many gifts and
strengths you have.
Often our gifts
help others find their gifts.
For example, one
of my gifts is speaking up for myself and for others. I think I have been given a clear voice so I
can speak for people who don’t have a voice. It is a huge gift. I can also teach others how to find their own
voice. This is called self-determination. People
with disabilities all have something to say and my gift helps others share
their hopes and dreams with the world. I encourage people to share their gifts
and strengths with their educational team if they are in school. If a person is
out of school it is good to share this information when applying for a job or
an internship.
So, I suggest
that you think of your gifts, strengths, and talents and write your ideas down.
Then ask others what they think and write those ideas down. Take a look at your list and think of how you
can use these gifts to make some of your dreams come true.
May you all
enjoy your New Year celebration and I hope you are looking forward to a great
2022!!!
Bridget Brown
Dec. 28, 2021
