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By now you should see the strategic advantage to looking at a weakness with a positive mindset. Being proactive about weakness gives you an advantage, whereas being negative and avoidant keeps you vulnerable. 

Making the decision to tackle a weakness is important because it can improve your

• Relationships
• Health
• Finances

Deciding to tackle a weakness is half the battle. Next comes how to tackle it. Follow these steps on repeat until you’ve mastered it and then move on to the next.  

Steps for Tackling Weaknesses and Making them Strengths

• Step 1- Identify your weaknesses
• Step 2- Weigh the benefits of changing
• Step 3- Make a plan and commitment
• Step 4- Get support
• Step 5- Evaluate and modify

Step 1. Identify your weakness- Earlier we learned that you can’t change what you won’t acknowledge. Whether you discover your weakness through self-awareness, taking an assessment, or have been told directly by someone else, identifying the weakness is the first step. Be sure to get to the root of the weakness so you are solving the right problem. Sometimes what appears to be the issues is actually a symptom or by-product of a bigger weakness. 

Step 2. Weigh the benefits of change- There are times when changing doesn’t make sense. If changing and tackling a weakness won’t improve your relationships, health, or finances, it may not be something you need to tackle. Determine if it’s worth the effort and resources it will take to change and act accordingly. 

Step 3. Make a plan and commitment- Deciding to go on a diet Sunday night after dinner is one of the easiest decisions to make. You are rested and full and it seems effortless to watch what you eat. Monday at noon, is a whole different story! You must have a plan and commit to the plan in order to make changes. It’s going to be tough and you mustn’t allow yourself to quit once you make the commitment. 

Step 4. Get support- Your issue wouldn’t likely be a weakness if it were easy to manage. Sometimes you need support. A good mentor, teacher, accountability partner, or other support person can help you stay on track and fast-track to your success. You can join a group, find a forum online, or create a system that works best for you. 

Step 5. Evaluate and modify- What you thought would work in the beginning, may not ultimately be the right plan. Take time to evaluate and modify your plan at strategic points along the way. 

Deciding to tackle a weakness is something to be proud of. Taking steps to master something that’s been holding you back will give you an advantage. Follow these steps to make it easier to make changes and conquer your weakness.