For example, being able to read emotions very accurately is a very useful talent.
One good thing to think about was what your childhood was like. What did you do a lot as a kid? What did you enjoy? What were you known for? Sometimes this can reveal some of your deepest talents and certainly will reveal interests that can be probed further. Think about your hobbies as your personality is made by them they are the things you do regularly and your hidden talent is that which you can do better than everyone so focus on your hobbies and how you do them every single step. Another thing you can think about are the times in your life that you’ve been challenged. Think about the tough situations that you’ve had to deal with. Times of trial can often reveal your hidden skills. For example, when your dad had a heart attack, maybe you kept your head and called 911. Staying alert and calm in an emergency is a really useful talent.
Do you ever completely lose track of time? You start doing something and you just don’t even notice time passing? This might hint at your talent. For example, maybe you get lost when you’re modding your favorite video game. This might be one of your talents. Listen to how you talk. Do you ever find yourself rambling to your family or your best friend about this subject that means so much to you? This might be another hint at a talent you have. Write down everything that you enjoy. This will help you to see what things you truly enjoy doing and give you an opportunity to think about why you enjoy these things. For example, you might enjoy playing fantasy football or walking in nature. Doing these things may allow you to use the special knowledge that you have about these subjects.
Think about things that come naturally to you. Things you don’t struggle with. Do you ever find yourself telling someone, “Nevermind, it’s easier if I do it” or “Here, let me help you with that”? Do you find yourself correcting people? These behaviors usually indicate something that you’re good at and know a lot about.
For example, maybe you helped your boss rearrange and reorganize his office and helped things at your work run so much more smoothly. Organization is a very useful talent.
You may also want to write about what you would like to do with your time if money was not an issue. What activities would you most like to do if you did not have to worry about money? Considering this can help you to identify your interests and talents. This exercise reveals your priorities and what you really think is important about yourself. It can also reveal what you want for your life, helping you focus on talents you should cultivate if you want to achieve your dreams.
Think about how you spend your time right now. Consider your priorities and then find things that you can cut to make more time for new experiences.
For example, let’s say that you’re pretty good at interior design. You certainly made your room looks pretty nice. Well, try developing that skill into a full talent. Study up on interior design, mess around with computer programs for interior design, and cultivate an awesome Pinterest. By investing in this skill and exploring it further, you can develop your minor skill into a talent.
For example, try rock climbing or scuba diving. Write a book. Start a business. These kinds of things take work but for many, they are at the very essence of who they are. It’s a good idea to try to factor in things you already know you can do. For example, say you know that you like hanging out with little kids. From this you can say that you probably have a fun, easy-going nature. This means you might excel at work with animals, which is similar and requires some of the same underlying traits.
You can take online classes for free from websites like Coursera and University of the People, if you don’t have access to education resources. If you do have money and time to devote to a class though, try your local community and technical colleges, as well as your local community center.
Traveling can seem expensive but it really depends on where you go, when, and what you do. It doesn’t have to be an expensive experience. You can also travel a little more close to home and get the same sort of benefits. For example, if you’re from the US, try going out into the Canadian countryside or a backpacking trip in Mexico.
For example, your grandma might get sick and need help. Try helping her out. You might find that you’re really good at connecting with and helping the elderly.
For example, local parks departments often need help removing invasive plants or in building new structures like playgrounds. You can volunteer and you might find that you’re good at identifying plants, woodworking, reading building plans, or organizing or motivating people.
