life calling
“Strengths” Paper Guidelines
This paper is a comprehensive self-evaluation, which integrates outcomes from many of the exercises and assessments you have completed in this course. It should be typed, double-spaced, in 12 pt. type, with 1” margins, and 7-10 pages long. Your paper should address the following issues:
Introduction
• Briefly state the purpose of the paper
• Discuss the component of “Unique Design” in the context of the Life Purpose Model and its three main components
• List and define the three elements that contribute to our unique design as outlined in the model
• Suggested Length: One-half page
The concept of “Strengths”
• Explain the concept of the Strengths Matrix
• Describe what happens when we concentrate primarily on weaknesses
• Describe the four dimensions that make up each of the 5 strength domains
• Describe how the five domains are interrelated
• Suggested Length: One-half page
Discuss “Physical Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Of the eight categories of physical strengths, name those which you believe are personal assets, identifying the abilities others have seen in you
• Summarize accomplishments from your childhood through the present
• Describe anything you can do to further develop these areas of strength
• Suggested Length: One-half page to one page
Discuss “Emotional Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Give a brief introduction to emotional strengths as they are understood in the concept of Emotional Intelligence
• Describe the four abilities in Emotional Intelligence
• Identify emotional strengths you believe you have or that others have seen in you, as well as areas in which you can improve
• Length: One page
Discuss “Intellectual Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Give a brief introduction
• Identify the learning style you believe you have or that others have seen in you
This paper is a comprehensive self-evaluation, which integrates outcomes from many of the exercises and assessments you have completed in this course. It should be typed, double-spaced, in 12 pt. type, with 1” margins, and 7-10 pages long. Your paper should address the following issues:
Introduction
• Briefly state the purpose of the paper
• Discuss the component of “Unique Design” in the context of the Life Purpose Model and its three main components
• List and define the three elements that contribute to our unique design as outlined in the model
• Suggested Length: One-half page
The concept of “Strengths”
• Explain the concept of the Strengths Matrix
• Describe what happens when we concentrate primarily on weaknesses
• Describe the four dimensions that make up each of the 5 strength domains
• Describe how the five domains are interrelated
• Suggested Length: One-half page
Discuss “Physical Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Of the eight categories of physical strengths, name those which you believe are personal assets, identifying the abilities others have seen in you
• Summarize accomplishments from your childhood through the present
• Describe anything you can do to further develop these areas of strength
• Suggested Length: One-half page to one page
Discuss “Emotional Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Give a brief introduction to emotional strengths as they are understood in the concept of Emotional Intelligence
• Describe the four abilities in Emotional Intelligence
• Identify emotional strengths you believe you have or that others have seen in you, as well as areas in which you can improve
• Length: One page
Discuss “Intellectual Strengths” utilizing notes and exercises from class and Explorer’s Guide.
• Give a brief introduction
• Identify the learning style you believe you have or that others have seen in you