{"id":816,"date":"2023-04-11T19:59:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T19:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articulatingyourstrengths.org\/?page_id=816"},"modified":"2023-05-09T16:37:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:37:35","slug":"barbs-top-ten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/articulatingyourstrengths.org\/index.php\/barbs-top-ten\/","title":{"rendered":"Barb’s Top Ten Strengths"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Resourceful<\/strong>
I will use available resources to get the job done and when presented with an obstacle I will adapt and adjust. When working on the quilts I used Excel and Word to magnify the object to use as a pattern. When I ran out of cards and the printer failed me I literally cut and pasted to make replacement cards. I found the putty which had long ago been stored away to firmly secure the frames in place. Reuse package filler as gift wrap and make ribbon from fabric scraps. I appreciate and will use various digital applications to make videos. Managed to figure out how to utilize My Music on the TV in the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Analytical<\/strong>
Consider basketball box scores to determine player\u2019s strengths and weaknesses. I designed a test to determine which approach to quilting is most preferred and efficient. I am analytical and the opportunity to collect data, study the detail and make meaningful conclusions is just plain fun for me and I believe I am good at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Appreciative and engaging<\/strong>
I will speak to strangers, ask if they need help or just to acknowledge that I see them to share a moment. I enjoy my surroundings and will explore the history and background to gain further appreciation. I appreciate the extra effort to accommodate my requests like the time with fabric store. Enjoy the conversation and delight o strangers when I approach them, like the guy sweeping the gutters while I waited at the bus stop. I enjoy sharing the pictures of sun and moon and I am as joyful receiving the same. I fully appreciate the sound of music, the lyrics and singers. I will listen to another\u2019s perspective and respond appropriately without judgement. I will appreciate the good work of others and tell them so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Introspective<\/strong>
I am interested in exploring the \u201cinternal\u201d and will seek out groups that can provide direction and insight. I forgive myself for mistakes. I will try to follow the advice of Yoga teachers and friends on practices that can lead one to Truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Attention<\/strong>
I will give full attention to the work taking place, in quilting I will focus on the placement of the needle so that the stitches are evenly spaced as well as cutting the fabric to an exact measurement. In writing postcards I give my full attention to the space between the nib of the pen and the paper. I am aware of my surroundings, when I walk I will notice my fellow pedestrians, buildings and landmarks. I observe the sounds around me and in my head. I am attentive to sensations of tension or panic happening to me and by seeing it for what it is, let it go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Creative<\/strong>
While making pajama bottoms is not the most complicated work I have done, there is some amount of creativity in the selection of fabrics as well as the prospect of making something useful out of whole cloth. I will reframe the problem to produce a solution. I can solve problems, like Wordle, creatively. I see patterns and can solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Efficient, organized, overcomes obstacles<\/strong>
In my old real job I was a project manager for a number of installations and this has enabled me to use the skills that I acquired to plan and execute a project minimizing cost and time. In the case of writing the postcards I set up the tasks in appropriate order. Testing the layout of the photos and measuring before hammering nails minimizes damage to the wall. I am detailed oriented and organized in preparing the fabric blocks and tip sheet for the cousins\u2019 quilt. I systematically approach problems or obstacles and find solutions. I can face the challenges in a sewing project, like the shower curtain, and complete the task. I will prepare for a situation by collecting necessary documentation. I am persistent as shown with the \u201cnotes\u201d border, I will either overcome obstacles or move on past them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sense of humor<\/strong>
\u201cNot your grandmother\u2019s quilt,” how funny is that? I enjoy finding humorous articles in the paper and will often share the funny ones with others. I am playful, incorporating fun pictures in the video I made for my granddaughter. I will use humor to diffuse a situation like the story I wove giving life to fabric squares. I will use humor to diffuse a tense situation when appropriate such as dealing with the pharmacy clerk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Takes action<\/strong>
I will do something that needs to be done. I will raise my voice and speak out. I have attended rallies for various causes, I make phone calls during campaigns and write post cards to get out the vote. When I see an injustice I will write letters. I will make dolls and work with my granddaughters and sell as a part of a bake sale to raise funds for a good cause. I will sometimes remember the advice from the wise and take the appropriate action like I did when hearing the negative thought in my head. I will take a bold action to offer a complement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Dependable, fulfill commitments<\/strong>
If I agree to do something I will do it, the rare times missed are for cause. Even though I didn\u2019t \u201cfeel\u201d like attending the zoom session, I did. Will start and see through the \u201cCousins\u2019\u201d quilts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Engineering<\/strong>
I like to build things, mostly my efforts have been limited to cardboard constructions with my granddaughter and various sewing projects. I enjoy determining where to start and developing the process of adding on, like the Bob Marley quilt and most recently the shower curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Knowing when to stop<\/strong>
This can be difficult without the benefit of a buzzer or time clock but when I exercise this strength I am liberated and relieved. I will forgive myself for errors and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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