An interest is something that draws your attention. Pay attention to what you are attracted to. Then take action toward participating in your interest. For example, if you enjoy a particular kind of music and you can sing and play an instrument, explore ways to pursue your musical interests. You can start practicing in the privacy Read More
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How Your Skills Relate to your Gifts
A skill is something you learn to do. It may draw upon a person’s gifts. For example if you learned to keep a checkbook, you may have a mathematical gift. A bookkeeper or accountant are careers that could relate well to your skill and gift. Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive Read More
How to Turn Your Gift into A Talent
“Pursue it, chase after it, develop it, then refine it and never give up.” Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/ @JacqueMarquette
Two things to know about Your ‘Gift’
A gift — something a person is born with. It’s something that comes as easily as breathing. Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/ @JacqueMarquette
Become Remarkably Able: Have the Life you Can be Proud Of
“Remarkably Able” is a description of an individual with autism or other disability who becomes involved in the process of exploring who he really is through opportunities to self-express. The ‘Remarkably Able’ student or adult’s unique personal expression can be revealed through his specific gift, interest, or strength. Initiating the first step with ongoing practice can Read More
8 Essential Beliefs to Increase Emotional Adaptability Capability In Individuals with Autism
Are you facing any issues or concerns for an individual you know who has autism or other disability? Is he or she having difficulty adapting emotionally? Having these beliefs can help. I believe. 1. Each individual is unique and can develop to his or her fullest potential. 2. Every individual has a viable gift, strength, and/or Read More
The Glow of Others’ Acceptance of my Autistic Son is Worth More to Me Than Money
The glow of someone who is warm and accepting of my autistic son is worth more to me than money. It happened yesterday at a new gym, finding Trent an awesome training coach, among the supporting staff, and in the right environment. It was their openness and their desire to make Trent feel he has Read More
Temple Grandin: The Guru on Personal Strengths
“Helping people to find the right career is really important. Finding a career that used my abilities in visual thinking and art helped me to be successful. The most successful career uses a person’s strengths.” ~Temple Grandin Photo taken at Future Horizons Conference in Louisville, KY in 2014 Temple Grandin with Trent Altman Thank you for Read More
If your work career life isn’t going well, ask yourself these 4 questions
Do I know all my strengths? How am I using my strengths now? How do my strengths apply to a career right for me? What careers, job, or self employment is right for me? Dr. Jackie Marquette www.marquettestrengthsindex.com (use discount code: Index50) To receive daily posts and live chats visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteStrengthIndex/