The document provides prompts for reflecting on one's identity and strengths. It asks the reader to 1) list strengths that others saw in them, including parents, peers, and authority figures and 2) strengths they see in themselves. It then prompts selecting 3-5 key strengths and writing affirming statements about themselves, such as "I am a fantastic presenter." The purpose is to focus on strengths that will improve one's future.

1. Identity
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2. Identity
Firstly, let’s complete three statements about how others saw us or still see us.
No 1
My parents or the people who looked after me said I have the following strengths…
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Write down as much as you can, particularly those strengths that are still relevant to your success today.
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3. Identity
No 2
My peers said I have the following strengths…
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4. Identity
No 3:
My authority figures said I have the following strengths…
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(By authority figures I mean those who, particularly when you were younger, represented authority –
teachers, bosses and the like.)
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5. Identity
No 4 - “I have always thought of myself as a person who is…”
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6. Identity
No 5 - “I have always thought of myself as a person who can…”
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7. Identity
Review your list and ask yourself this question –
“The strengths which I will focus on today and from now on that will greatly improve
my future are…”
From the list of your strengths above, circle that ones that apply. Choose 3 to 5 of
your strengths.
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8. Identity
Finally, for each of these strengths, create statements in the form “I am…”
For example, if your success has been due in part to your great presentation skills and
this strength will make a positive difference to your future, write –
“I am a fantastic presenter.”
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