Personal Analysis - Why is it important?
This week’s post is a personal reflection. I took the same set of questions and answered them honestly about myself. The second set of questions and responses was answered by my younger sister. She is extremely perceptive and blunt so I figured she would have good insights and provide a great third perspective.
Answered by me:
Who am I?
Kaitlyn Brian, business student, oldest sister, and…
What do I stand for?
Honesty, kindness, and doing more of what fills your bucket and makes you happy
What do I do well?
Making others feel included, being detail-oriented, my hobbies, being the oldest child
Where do I get my confidence from?
Familiar situations, people in my close circle believing in me
What role do I play in a group?
I am the organizer & leader. I keep things moving forward, keep things organized to maximize efficiency, and lookout for others in the group to make sure they are heard and feel valued.
What motivates me?
The satisfaction of completing a task and doing it well, rewards, being mildly stubborn
What am I passionate about?
I am passionate about my family & those that I love, enjoying the small moments in life, video editing, music, and pickleball
What are four words I would use to describe myself?
Spirited, organized, thoughtful, friendly
How do I add value to others?
I add value to others by making them feel valued and important
How can I add value to a company?
I can add value to a company by being a hard-working team player and by having an innovative and strategic/analytical mindset. I can also add value by recognizing the important skills and perspectives brought by others and having an open mindset
How can I add value to the world around me?
I can add value to the world around me by continuing to stay true to myself, pushing outside of my comfort zone, and making sure I am looking outward more than I am looking inward
Answered by my sister:
Who am I?
Kaitlyn Brian, my sister, and best friend
What do I stand for?
What you believe in to be right and true regardless of others opinions
What do I do well?
You do so many things well. You are the best daughter and sister. You are great at looking outwards and looking at how you can serve others and what needs need to be filled
Where do I get my confidence from?
Your life experiences. Because of what you have gone through, you know your worth, how strong you are, and what you are capable of
What role do I play in a group?
You play the role of both instigator but also follower. You know when to take control and instigate things but you also know when to let others lead
What motivates me?
The goals you set and the fact that you know what you are capable of. When you set your mind to something you accomplish it and overcome any obstacles along the way
What am I passionate about?
You are passionate about your work because you love what you do. You are passionate about your health because you care about your body. You are passionate about your relationships with both family and friends because you are a caring person, especially when it comes to those you love. You are passionate about editing and creating videos because you find pure joy from it and are able to showcase your talents, abilities, and life experiences by doing so
What are four words I would use to describe myself?
Thoughtful, Caring, Funny, and Valuable
How do I add value to others?
You are always there for them. You know how to care for a person in exactly the way they need and make everyone feel like they are the most important person by focusing on them when you are with them
How can I add value to a company?
Your hard work and determination. If something needs to be done you get it and do it really well. You are also a very positive person and would help make the work environment a better place
How can I add value to the world around me?
By just being you, looking outward and caring for others. You notice them but you jump in to help in any and every way that you can
I enjoy these times of reflection because it makes me think about who I am as a person, how I portray myself to others, and if the things I am currently doing in my life align with where I want to end up. Self-reflection is not always easy mental and emotional work, but it is always worth it. I believe that it gives more meaning to each day that provides us with a better quality of life overtime. After answering and reviewing all of the questions and responses, here are my thoughts. First, a majority of my responses are things about myself I have heard and seen repeated countless times in my life. They feel like part of me, like my identity. Second, my main goal in life, how I want to be portrayed, and how I want others to view me is positive, happy, and fun. Although I enjoy professionalism and understand that there are times where being more serious is necessary, life should be enjoyable! Being a people-oriented person is also important to me. As humans, we are more likely to achieve greatness together.
Some of the consistencies I noticed that are also strengths I present in the marketplace are being determined, hard-working, proactive, and being an overall caring person. Being determined is an attribute that has not only helped me while studying for two degrees in college, but also excelling at learning and developing other skills in my personal life. By being proactive about where I want to be in the future, whether that’s one month or five years, I am able to keep up with my goals by setting small milestones and taking necessary actions to move forward. Like I mentioned earlier, greatness is better achieved together. When we lift others up, we learn and perform better. This is why I try my best to look out for others and make them feel valued and important.
There is always room for growth and improvement, and I feel like self-analysis is a great place to start. One skill that I am currently working on is being straightforward. This could apply to important conversations, expressing my honest thoughts and opinions, and in my career. Sometimes I am so concerned about others, I tend to beat around the bush or put too much thought into problems I can not solve. This can get in the way of success which is why I have to be vigilant and realistic about situations where decisions need to be made. The last thing I noticed that can be a “silent killer” is not giving myself enough credit for my achievements. Self-doubt is a form of self-sabotage and can diminish confidence when it is not necessary. Regular self-reflection and implementing practices, like visuals for accomplishments in this scenario, will make me stronger moving forward and allow me to identify “gaps” and move forward with a clear plan to fill them.
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