Listen. You’re a human. You’re unique. You’re brilliant. But you probably don’t realize that you have a talent, or haven’t taken any path to discover it… yet. What you need to understand is that no one can find your talent – but you. So, heed these 5 easy steps to discover the natural abilities in you!

1. Focus

As you begin the search for your natural aptitude, don’t make it hard on yourself, nor go into extreme to figure out the innate endowment in you… slow down.

Don’t try to compare yourself with others, or force yourself to do something just because it’s lucrative or popular.
If you make the process complex, you’ll lose focus, begin to wallow in shambles, and end up hating yourself. Instead, love yourself and trust yourself, and focus only on finding the genius in you!

2. Listen to yourself

You’re the main character who can help discover the hidden talent in you. Simply, try to watch your activities everyday to detect and dissect the personal powers in you. But how can you achieve that?
Ask yourself the following questions:

• What do you admire?
• What are the things that make you happy?
• What comes easily to you?

Find answers to these questions – your talent lies within them.

3. Listen to what people say about you

As you dig deep into yourself, in an attempt to discover the hidden treasures in you, listen to your friends, family members, and business associates – what are they saying about you?

When next you design that ribbon and hand it over to your love, write an e-mail to your colleague, or help a neighbor with their wedding plan, listen attentively to what they say.

If they report positive feedback about your creativity, be sure to envelope it, wrap it, and seal it carefully: it could be your natural talent.

4. Pay attention to the things you like doing

Is it writing art, hand-made craft, or making videos? What are the things you like doing? Be very curious in figuring out what they are. Pay attention to your activities at home, in office, or at your business place.
As you discover the things that derive joy to your mind when you do them, grab them. They might be your natural proficiencies.

5. Face your fears

Don’t let your fears come your way in your journey to uprooting the natural endowment in you. Overcome them! Just try to ascertain your potentials and move forward to adopt them.

Once you’ve discovered what they are, go for them. Envision them. Understand that your talent isn’t just your personal hobby, but a dream you want to realize.

You can’t discover your talent if you’re not thinking over it. Relax, think, and reflect to uncover and harness the hidden gifts in you!
...
Suhaib Mohammed is a professional freelance writer. You can follow him on Twitter (@Haibtext), and visit his blog here: http://www.haibtext.com