According to StrengthsQuest, my top five strengths are:
Woo
Responsibility
Adaptability
Empathy
Restorative
Woo, meaning "winning others over" definitely applies to me. I LOVE to get to know people and make new friends. I'm not usually intimidated by new people. I don't exactly agree that "wooers" don't truly get to know people, because I honestly love to do just that. I enjoy having random conversations, doing ridiculous things, or just being around good company. It's definitely one of my favorite ways to pass the time. : )
Responsibility? HECK YES! I definitely have taken on the responsibilities of my family and feel the pressures of that at APU, even though I'm 400 miles away. I guess being forced to grow up at an early age makes me responsible. I always have to get my homework done (even if it means staying up until 3AM like last night!). I take it as a huge compliment when people find me to be responsible. I think responsibility also goes hand-in-hand with trust; people trust that I am responsible enough to get the job done, but also to be there for them when I say I will. That's also something that I value. I love that people can depend on me.
Adaptability. Yes, I'm very adaptable. Most days I think of the future, but there are certainly some days when I dwell on the past. I'm well aware that it has shaped who I am today. I think I have adjusted to being at APU pretty well, but I'm not going to lie - I'm SO homesick! I can't wait to go home October 26. I make plans, but I often break them. I don't mind taking the time to help someone out, go have a good time, or basically do anything to avoid homework. I'll admit, it definitely distracts me, but I think that's part of growing and learning. I have to ADAPT to the things I'm dealing with down here. I have to get used to the work load and balance my social life (I am a wooer, after all!).
Empathy. I DEFINITELY empathize with people. I can tell right off the bat if something is wrong, and it kills me to see other people suffering. I think maybe because I've been through so much, I know what it feels like to feel almost every kind of emotion possible. I've been there, and I've survived. Maybe that's why I want to be a nurse. I know I couldn't have survived the whole hospital ordeal if I hadn't had nurses there to make me really believe I would be okay. I just want to tell everyone that no matter what they face, they WILL get through it. I know it in my heart. If I can be the shoulder someone needs to cry on, the ear to listen, or give the advice someone needs to hear, I feel like I have fulfilled my purpose for the day. I just LOVE to be there for people. I can't even explain it. I just absolutely 150% agree that empathy should be one of my strengths.
Restorative. Well, I don't really like to solve problems... at least in the academic sense. I enjoy helping people sort through their crises and such, so I suppose that could make me restorative in an emotional/mental sense. I hope that makes sense. I am definitely my toughest critic, and I'm brutally honest sometimes, which isn't really restorative... but regardless, I think it does suit me in one way or another.
About Me
- Rachael
- a senior communications major at azusa pacific university, working to comprehend issues of social justice, privilege, oppression, and everything in-between during seven weeks in camden, new jersey.
12 comments:
Rach-
These strengths fit you so well, and I can most definitely see them in you. I love the fact that your top strength is woo. You have a quality about you that draws people in. You're so much fun to be around, and it's easy for you to make new friends. You connect with people on many different levels, and people can be themselves around you. I agree with what you said about not truly getting to know people. You definitely make it a point to know someone, which is awesome.
You are by far one of the most responsible people I know, and I really admire that. You are organized and know how to get the job done. I know I can trust you and rely on you in any situation. I am glad you value that strength in yourself, because it's an amazing and honorable one to have.
I have seen you grow so much since we've moved here, and adaptability is definitely manifesting itself in you. I know you've had some rough spots with missing home, but you're such a strong girl, and you are working through it, which again is something I admire in you. I know you can make it through anything with that fierceness you have. P.s- I'm glad we get to share in adjusting to a new way of life.
Empathy is one of your strongest qualities, Rach. I know that I can share anything with you and you will be feeling it right there with me. That means so much to people, that you truly are concerned about them, and it means so much to me. I seriously don't know what I'd do if we couldn't share the things we do with one another. In reverse, you are also not afraid to tell someone what you are feeling and how you are feeling, which is really neat.
Restoration is something I most certainly see in you. In the sense of helping others, you help bring a restorative quality to others lives. I know when I'm done sharing with you what's on my heart, I feel relieved, unburdened, and we always end on a happy note, sharing laughs and smiles. Even though you may be hard on yourself, I see a restorative process that goes on within you as you heal and lay down those things that are challenging you, which shows through the way I've been seeing you grow.
Rach, you are an amazing, beautiful, and courageous friend and woman. I'm so thankful you're in my life. Allow God to manifest these strengths in you and use them for His glory. I love you.
Rachel
I am so happy that i have gotten to know you over the past three weeks. I know i havent known you that long but i feel like these strengths fit you perfectly. I am so excited to see them grow over the next few months. Rachel God has blessed you with these gifts for a reason and i am so excited to be there and see how He wants you to use them. Rachel you are such an awesome person and i thank God all the time for bringing you into my life. You have taught me so much in only three weeks and i want to be there as you grow and be apart of everything. You are sooo responsible but i have to admit i love the fact that you have empathy! It is so true i mean you just care sooo much and you want everything to be ok and you can relate to people and you dont make them feel like their problem is horrible or shameful. Rachel thank you so much for evrything you have and will continue to show me! I am excited to see what God has in store for our friendship!
love meg
Chel-
I think that woo fits you very well! You’re a social butterfly, and you love to make friends, it's a great quality to have!
I could say, without question, that you are incredibly responsible. Just the way you seem to take care of your family proves it right there. That is something that I, and everyone should look up to you for.
Adaptable? Well I think you are much more adaptable than I am! Just from talking to you I can tell that you've made lots of friend's at APU, and seem to be getting alone just fine! I know you've gone through some hard times in your life, but you seem to be able to move foreword and become a stronger person because of it!
I think you’re probably the greatest empathizer, (if that’s a word), there is. You are so kind, and always try to help. I know from personal experience that you care deeply about how others are feeling and are always there for your friends, and even people you don't know so well. I envy that in you.
Well, I do agree with you that you don't like solving academic problems :), but you sure do know how to solve others' problems! Once again, I know from personal experience that you can help a friend through a hard time! You’re most definitely the person I go to when I need help with something.
You rock, and I miss you!
-Emily
Your woo strength is very strong. You are really outgoing and fun to be around. I can see that you love to make friends and get to know people.
It's cool to see that you totally agree with your top 5 strengths. I can see that you ove to meet people regardless of who they are. That's a great quality to have.
I definitely see these strengths in you, especially Woo! You are such an easy person to talk to and get to know, especially when we're walking in HOT weather to west campus! :-) I guess that also goes with empathy, because even though I don't know you that well, I really feel like you are listening to me when we talk!
Well, after Thurs. night all I have to say is your strengths are dead on you. I could have told you Woo was one of your strengths from the first day of Alpha groups. I can see how your strengths work together too. Empathy and Woo work perfectly together and yet your still responsible so you can get something done and make it fun too.
Rachael!
Oh my can I just say these strengths fit you perfectly! Okay, I know everyone has said this but I definently see Woo in you and I agree you take the time to get to know people too. You are so fun to be around! You make anyone feel like they've known you forever which I think goes with your empathy strength, really relating to other people! I love you!!!
girl.. you are somethin' else. Every single streth reflects in your personality! especially woo, holy moly thats woo aka racheal behind it! haha you seem to have very genuine qualities which is awesome**
i can definately see the empathy in you. and i think that the adaptability is a big part of why hanging out with you is enjoyable... even if you did graduate from coast union lol
Woo is so dead-on... Girl you are ALL about the people. It's pretty rad :)
I love you, lovely girl!
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