The Secret To Unleashing Your Full Potential
Updated: Jul 29, 2021
Written by: Sílvia Fontquerni, Executive Contributor
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Who would not like to unleash their full potential? However, what makes someone be at their best in contrast to those who aren’t?
Have you ever had that colleague, family, or friend who messes up and never takes responsibility for their behaviors? They may even blame you or others, or they can even make you feel that the problem is you instead of showing ownership. Even though you talk to them most assertively, they never really change or take responsibility. If you are not taking account of your behaviors and mistakes, will you be able to improve?
It is part of life…
It is part of life making mistakes; not being perfect and having weaknesses is human. Life is learning and constant change.
It is impossible to:
Skip challenges and lessons.
Always be right.
Be perfect.
Know everything.
There will always be a moment when you will step out of your comfort zone and feel uncomfortable, feeling that you don’t know everything. It is not possible to skip it; it is part of life.
For example, you have always worked in customer service, and you suddenly change your career to finance, you will feel uncomfortable at the beginning when you start your new job even though you may be excited at the same time.
Why can it be so hard to reflect on our behaviors and take ownership?
Being aware of what you are not doing well is not pleasant. Facing your own mistakes is not easy. Being humble in accepting that parts of yourself that you do not like is being brave, and not everyone is willing to do that.
Hitting walls is necessary.
‘Hit a wall’ can be defined as reaching a point where you mess up or make a mistake. Then, you have two options:
Take ownership of your behaviors: grow, learn, improve to be at your best.
Not taking accountability for your behaviors: criticizing others, putting the blame on others, and making a drama.
And you...
Are you willing to change and take responsibility? Are you willing to be humble enough to accept and face your mistakes and aspects to improve instead of blaming others? Are you willing to be aware of what you may not like about yourself?
Sílvia Fontquerni, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Sílvia is from Barcelona, currently working and living in London, UK. Her work as a coach consists of helping individuals and professionals be at their best not only at the workplace but also in personal life. She studied Psychology, Human Resources, and Coaching. As a Life Coach, she gives support and guidance so that clients can unleash their full potential and, as a result, be able to achieve their goals: build self-confidence, overcome fears & self-limitations, gain clarity to make the right decisions, and be able to awake their inner wisdom. As Workplace & Team Coach, she helps professionals maximize their performance and development in communication, team building/engagement, emotional intelligence, and leadership. She understands the importance of a leadership role in companies aligned with organization culture, values, and goals. Innovation and change are key to a company's success.
