Recently in class, we learned about "problem turned into a challenge" which is where we had to solve a problem by being focused and collaborative with others. Real life is filled with problems that we turn into challenges. Basically, a problem is bad, but a challenge can be positive. Challenges are problems we can solve and learn from. One example of a problem-turned-challenge experience I've had had to do with my French class. My teacher always assigns lots (and lots) of homework, and one week I got sick. I fell behind on my homework and got really stressed out. I was 20 assignments behind! I didn't think I'd ever catch up, it seemed impossible with my busy schedule. Luckily, I have a strong support system that encouraged me to take it slow and not stress out so much. By taking it one assignment at a time, and not panicking, I managed to get it all done. At first it seemed like a huge problem, I didn't think I could catch up and was sure I was going to fail the class. By turning it into a challenge, "okay let's get twenty assignments done as quickly as possible!", I made it into something I could actually do. It was all a mind thing. My top 5 strengths are Input, Communication, Deliberative, Intellection, and Command. These help me complete challenges because what helps me most is talking to other people. Becuase my top two strengths are input and communication, I can be good at getting what I need and talking to friends. I'm also very deliberative in what I do, which I believe is tied into the commanding part. All of my strengths can be summarized in an accurate summary of my character. I need to talk to people to get my thoughts straight, I am very deliberate in what I do, my deliberation comes from my intellection, and all of these together make me very commanding (bossy). Every trait can be seen as a both negative and positive, but I am thankful for the strengths I have. I encourage everyone to figure out their strengths and hone them the best they can.

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