I’ve heard the term wheelhouse quite often lately as I watch those talent-based reality television shows this summer. (My favorite these days: Food Network Star) The term wheelhouse means that you are in the zone where you are doing what you do best, what makes you most happy, what you are passionate about. Sometimes it is a good thing to get out of our comfort zone and try new things. But, I think there’s a balance needed. The world has so much for us to offer: hundreds of careers to try out, tons of ideas on Pinterest to create, innumerable options for fashion statements. We are inundated with possibilities. I personally get a bit overwhelmed!
That’s why this wheelhouse concept is intriguing me today as I think about my God-given talents and passions and how I can, today, focus on the things I do best instead of allowing myself to get frazzled by all the options and possibilities around me.
For today’s LIVE IT OUT! List let’s think of a couple of things that we might call our wheelhouse. Think about the activities you do or the jobs you’ve taken on (whether paid or volunteer) that fill your soul with joy simply because you know you were meant to do them. If you are a creative type, think about projects you take on or fashion styles you turn to that are uniquely express who you are…who God made YOU to be. This might be a tough LIST for some of us but I challenge you to at least think of ONE thing in your wheelhouse. Alrighty? I will go first…
~Communicating: I love to TALK. I love to encourage people with my words whether written or spoken.
~Connecting: I love connecting people together, especially if there’s a new person in the room…like networking…
~Creating: Along with stringing words into sentences, my wheelhouse with creating is using vibrant color in a messy yet organized fashion…that might not even make sense!!
~Fashion wheelhouse: Color paired with conservative. I’m told that I have a conservative, structured style but with a splash of color or bling added in to add fun and interest.
Ok…that was a challenge to nail down even just four things that I consider my wheelhouse. It is key to begin to recognize our wheelhouse so we can improve and grow in those areas! God is always blessed when we use the talents He places in our hearts and minds since before we were born.
Go for it…explore what is your wheelhouse and leave your list below!
Hmmmm. This was a lot more fun that I thought it would be. It take a little longer than i thought it would though.
1.) Service: When I am doing something for someone else things just are right in my world.
2. )Communicating: I too love to talk. to myself. to other people. I also really enjoy listening. Connecting with others through their life and experiences is one of my fav things to do. News flash… I am the ONE person in america who lies airports.
3.) Exploring: Literally and figuratively.The desire to go deeper and know more keeps life interesting and me open minded and knowledgeable.
I am going to go list some more in my journal!
Thanks for this Sarah!
xoxo
I usually love food network star. This year I haven’t been able to get into it though :(
I’m not sure so much what I’m good at so I have to thik about what others have told me.
1. Art lately. Most definitely.
2. Fashion, I wear simple comfortable clothes. There are many fun places I go, so why get too dressy? But I LOVE pretty clothes, I look at them all the time on Pinterest!
3.someone once told me I was good at “keeping up”. I have a few close friends and I don’t let them go. I’m very loyal
4. I love encouraging people if I can. I was once told “you’re such a great cheerleader.”
5. My spiritual gift test said my gift was comfort. I like to be there for people I care about.