Things we can do to develop our abilities

Here are some things we can do to develop those abilities which are not as natural for us - our weaker abilities.

Developing Intuition

• Look to the Future
• Try the Arts - study, sample different mediums, design
• Kindle the Spiritual- religion, seek meaning in life
• Study - learn about new things, research new ideas
• Engage in Problem Solving
• Brainstorm
• Try Creative Writing
• Read Fiction
• Travel and learn about other Cultures
• Do some Long Range Planning
• Think about Possibilities
• Consider possible future consequences of events
• Think about the probable future actions of people
• Ponder how things Relate
• Focus on the Big Picture
• Use your imagination to Create
• Consider Meanings of actions
• Think about what Symbols mean
• Be open to Change
• Be Receptive to New Ideas
• Enjoy Seeing life in a New Way
• Relax, Putter, and go with the "Flow"

Developing Thinking

• Stay Objective when considering data
• Choose Fairness and Equality over harmony
• Consider Cause and Effect
• Look for Logical Consequences
• Make Critical Evaluations of people and things
• Focus on Efficiency and Competency
• Consider the Rights of Others
• Try Negotiating and Arbitration
• Play Strategy Games such as scrabble and chess
• Engage in Debate
• Be a part of Consumer Awareness
• Be Politically involved
• Have high Personal Standards
• Be aware of others Standards
• Strive to be Consistent

Developing Feeling

• Try to be more Aware of how Actions Affect Others
• Reassess Priorities considering how they Affect People
• Give Emotional Support
• Be Concerned with Others Needs
• Cultivate friendships- share and experience feelings
• Be Interested in Communication and Listening Skills
• Show Appreciation for others Contributions
• Do Volunteer Work
• Mentor people
• Rekindle past Relationships
• Go to Reunions
• Consider Personal Therapy if needed
• Engage in Open, thoughtful Communication
• Write your feelings
• Journal your thoughts
• Express Gratitude to others
• Praise others

Developing Sensing

• Focus on the Present Moment
• Slow down and be more aware of sensory input (smell the roses)
• Appreciate Nature
• Be interested in Facts and Details
• Be more Precise and Accurate
• Try to be more Realistic - especially about how long things will take
• Do Cooking, Baking, Crafts, Sports, Building
• Listen to Music
• Exercise
• Hike and Camp
• Garden
• Read Nonfiction
• Pay more Attention to Details
• Show more Interest in Numbers ( balancing checkbook etc.)