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PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 1 Personal Mini-Experiment – Discovering and Capitalizing on Strengths Student's Name Affiliation Course Professor Date

PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 2 Discovering and Capitalizing on Strengths Getting to know my Friend’s Strengths and Weaknesses I started a personal mini-experiment to understand and use strengths by identifying a friend's strengths and weaknesses. I wanted to understand their self-perception and introspection speed and depth in this social excursion. Disclosing their weaknesses, which are frequently uncomfortable, was the first step. I asked, "What are your weaknesses?" to assess their promptness, number of weaknesses, and descriptive richness. When asked about their weaknesses, my friend responded quickly, almost as if they had been expecting it. They listed three weaknesses, each detailed and introspective enough to conjure vivid memories of their struggles. I appreciated their honesty about their weaknesses, which revealed their self- awareness and willingness to face their limitations. After examining weaknesses, the next step was to examine strengths, which are rarely explored but as insightful. I asked, "What are your strengths?" with the same care, anxious to measure their response, quantify their strengths, and assess their self-perception. My friend responded more calmly to the question regarding their strengths, suggesting a sophisticated self-reflection. They identified four strengths, although their descriptions were briefer than their weaknesses. This verbal difference suggested a difference in comfort when praising their strengths vs. their weaknesses. As I thought about this event and saw trends in my friend's introspection, I wondered about human self-perception and the delicate balance between identifying flaws and appreciating strengths. It became clear that cultural expectations and a need for empathy may drive us to reveal weaknesses, while modesty or the fear of looking pompous may prevent us from expressing strengths.

PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 3 Though focused on my friend's self-awareness, this investigation increased my understanding of human psychology and strengths and weaknesses. In the next rounds of my mini-experiment, I would identify and capitalize on my own strengths using the knowledge I gained from my initial contact with a trusted confidant's flaws and strengths. Identifying my own Strengths After examining my friend's strengths and weaknesses, I began my own mini-experiment to identify my own strengths. I preferred The Signature Strengths Questionnaire, a classic self- assessment tool, me to explore my character and identity. I was excited to discover my strengths through this self-exploration. The questionnaire, with its many thought-provoking questions, took me through a journey of discovering my inner characteristics, virtues, and attributes ((SBR, 2023)). After completing the Signature Strengths Questionnaire, I discovered various strengths. However, one strength stood out among the numerous candidates: "Creativity." This strength fit my self-image and reflected a trait I have shown throughout my life. I recognized that creativity was a core component of my personality, a creative energy that had subtly influenced my work. It inspired me to create, write, and solve problems creatively. Although I had always known my artistic tendencies, the quiz gave me clarity and direction. I could not help but think about how my strength and life experiences fit together after this discovery. Creativity had woven my life together. It showed in my vibrant and creative stories, the kaleidoscope of colors on my canvases, and my unique solutions in personal and professional settings. This self-discovery made me think about how self-awareness affects personal progress. Recognizing and leveraging one's strengths may boost personal growth and

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PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 4 contentment. I learned that creativity was a dynamic force that could change and improve every aspect of my life if it was consciously utilized. After realizing this, I committed to the challenge of using my newly discovered strength. The goal is to incorporate creativity into my everyday life, both ordinary and remarkable, and to make it a habit of using this strength to its fullest. I am very excited to harness creativity. I am eager to discover new ways of using this strength in my career, hobbies, and relationships. Each day of mindful creativity carries the potential to grow me into a more innovative and inspired person. The true challenge is putting purpose into action. I have embraced this challenge because I know that capitalizing on one's strengths is a daily journey that must reveal new insights and progress. I am ready to paint a brilliant masterpiece of self-expression and empowerment on my life's canvas. Utilizing One Strength in a Day’s Activities With the realization that I was creative and determined to use it in my daily life, I set out on a day-long exploration of varied settings to use my creative strength. I deliberately searched out moments to channel my creativity, using each moment as a canvas for invention and brilliance. An average work meeting was a memorable encounter. I used my creativity strength here and proposed a fresh, unusual solution to a hard problem by thinking outside the box. My suggestion created a spirited conversation, with colleagues interested by my novel perspective. This experience showed that creativity may help solve problems and revitalize dialogues. I changed my supper routine into a gastronomic adventure. Instead of ordering takeout, I experimented with tastes and ingredients to make homemade food. The outcome was a delicious and unusual supper that pleased my taste buds and showed culinary innovation. Expressing

PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 5 appreciation to a friend also became inventive. I used my creative strength to make a homemade card with a poem instead of buying a generic thank-you card. Creating this special gift for my buddy enhanced our relationship and showed how creativity can make personal gestures more meaningful. I also discovered that art may strengthen family bonds. I organized a spontaneous, creative game for myself and my friends. We created imaginative riddles and clues for a backyard scavenger hunt. This event was fun and showed how creativity can improve friends’ time. I also employed my creative strength before going to bed. I returned to a painting I started earlier in the week for comfort and inspiration in the color and canvas's endless possibilities. Immersion in this artistic activity reminded me that creation may be a therapeutic alternative to relax and revitalize. These incidents revealed a remarkable change in my creativity experience. First, it took purposeful effort to bring creativity to each circumstance. Later in the day, creativity became more natural and spontaneous in my interactions and activities. My creative strength produced fresh results every time I explored it. Creativity added dimension and joy to business activities, culinary adventures, and family relationships. I realized the power of intentionally capitalizing on my strength at the end of the day. I showed creativity's adaptability and increased my trust in its ability to improve all aspects of life. Knowing I had mastered core strength and seen its transformational potential made me feel accomplished and self-satisfied.

PERSONAL MINI-EXPERIMENT 6 References SBR. (2023). Signature Strength Questionnaire (SSQ-72) . Strengths-Based Resilience. https://strengthsbasedresilience.com/assessments/ssq72

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