This Is The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done
As a parent I've always felt that it's not my job to to raise my kids into who I want them to be, but rather the best version of who they naturally are. This has required a lot of watching and observing what their natural gifts and abilities are, but also what they naturally gravitate towards.
We all have gifts we are born with. Yes, we can develop and progress in any area if we are motivated enough, but there are certain abilities that are innate.
Harvard psychologist, Howard Gardner, developed a theory of multiple intelligence. He proposed there are actually 8 different types; although they aren't mutually exclusive, typically people will be particularly strong in one dominant area. (The 9th was added later.)
✔️Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Strengths: Visual and spatial judgment
✔️Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence
Strengths: Words, language, and writing
✔️Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Strengths: Analyzing problems and mathematical operations
✔️Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Strengths: Physical movement, motor control
✔️ Musical Intelligence
Strengths: Rhythm and music
✔️ Interpersonal Intelligence
Strengths: Understanding and relating to other people
✔️ Intrapersonal Intelligence
Strengths: Introspection and self-reflection
✔️ Naturalistic Intelligence
Strengths: Finding patterns and relationships to nature
✔️ Existential Intelligence
Strengths: Ability to contemplate philosophical topics relating to mankind's existence
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