When I was teaching social skills to elementary school-aged youth, one boy couldn’t stop talking about himself. Because I wanted the students to be interactive with and interested in each other, I intervened.

“Ask a question about her.”

He nodded, in apparent understanding. Returning to the activity, he followed my instructions (sort of), immediately asking,

“What do you think of me?”

The question, “What do you think of me?” is powerful. We all wonder this, at least occasionally, and perhaps constantly. As I just wrote in a previous blog post, being seen and known by others is a profound experience. Having your strengths and positive qualities reflected back to you by others is a gift: https://johnsommersflanagan.com/2023/12/25/the-gift-of-being-seen/

This week, the Montana Happiness Project happiness challenge activity is called the Natural Talent Interview. You can read the details here: https://montanahappinessproject.com/natural-talent-interviews

The Natural Talent Interview requires vulnerability; it’s a challenging and potentially awkward assignment. I recommend it anyway. 😲

Here’s a link to the version of the Natural Talent Interview that we assign in the Happiness Course. Note: It includes a nice description of self-awareness and the Johari Window.

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