“A TALENT THAT IS HIDDEN CANNOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.”

Everyone has a natural gift or talent, but some are more pronounced than
others. And yet, some others are hidden. Just how do you tap and develop
your hidden abilities? Below are some practical ways to help you tap
into your hidden abilities and develop them.

ASSESS YOURSELF
Learn more about yourself, your values, your interests, your
non-technical skills, and your abilities, in combination with your
personality type. Use self-assessment tools, such as personality tests,
to gather information about your features and generate a list of areas
of interest and expertise.

NOTE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
What are you proud of? Think about your life and consider the times
when you’ve really succeeded – whether you won a contest, received an
award, or the positive comments you got for something you did. This may
indicate the talent you possess. It is also good to think about the
rough moments in your life and how you have gone through these stressful
situations. Trying times often reveal our hidden skills and abilities.
Use what you have discovered to create a list of your strengths and
align them with your list of goals.

INVEST IN YOUR INTERESTS
If you can identify your talents, you can take advantage of this
incredible resource which will in turn, help you in all aspects of your
life, including your business. When you know what your talents are, you
feel more in line with your life. You have a goal. The more you explore
a talent, the more you cultivate it.

TALK TO OTHERS
Having an outside perspective can be very valuable and revealing.
Friends, family and other trusted advisors have the unique advantage of
observing you in ways you may have not noticed. Ask why they think you
are unique and what they think you are doing excellently. Make sure you
talk to people who know you well, but also to people who don’t know you
too well. Getting all these perspectives can tell you more about
yourself.

OUTLINE YOUR HOBBIES
Typically, what you’re drawn to is a natural vibe. Think about what you
love to do most during your leisure. What activities do you find
captivating, enthralling and even addictive? Your obsession may be
things that help you identify the deepest passions. Even if your hobby
is singing or reading, you may have a talent for writing songs or
writing scripts.

CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
The experiences you had as a child can serve as a helix to discover
your hidden potentials and encourage you to unleash it. Look at your
past, consider the time when peer pressure didn’t influence you.
Sometimes just because of what you have done as a child or what you were
known for, this can reveal your most profound talents and discover the
interests you can explore further.

KEEP RECORDS
Try to write your thoughts daily for a week. Record observations,
instincts, feelings, inspiration, and creativity. Let your ideas flow on
the page. Do it as regularly as possible, and you will notice your
behavioral patterns in areas of interest, genuine feelings, skills
awareness, and natural connectivity with certain people, places, and
things.

“Follow your passion, and it will lead you to your purpose.”