Question of the week
March8
How do I handle my areas of weakness?
Do I have a habit of explaining any lack on my part through justification?
- Okay, so X may be true, but it’s totally natural/understandable/expected because of Y.
- That’s just my personality. If you can’t accept me for who I am, that’s your problem.
- That’s not my gifting.
Do I have a habit of explaining any lack on my part through blame-shifting?
- Yeah, X is true, but it’s because my parents/teacher/spouse did/didn’t/said Y. You should actually feel sorry for me. I’m the victim here.
- Hey, I was just responding to your behavior. It’s your own fault. How did you expect me to act?
- Nobody helps me. Nobody pays attention.
Do I have a habit of explaining any lack on my part through denial?
- I don’t know what you’re talking about.
- How dare you judge me.
- So you think you’re perfect?
