When it comes to business, it is 101 to know about a SWOT analysis. Everyone knows the areas of their business that are strong, and those that are weak.

But how many of us have taken the time to do a SWOT analysis of ourselves?

As part of our pursuit of personal improvement, taking the time to complete a personal SWOT can prove to be very profitable. I am very aware of what my strengths are. But taking the time to identify my weaknesses has proved to be very useful.

Now I want to point out that this document is not something you need share with anyone else. And I also want to point out that if you cheat on this test then you are only cheating yourself. And to ensure you get the most out of this, you need to be brutally honest.

Because the key to making this work, is taking your weaknesses and threats, and working on them. Daily. Write them down somewhere that you can reference easily and work out how you can turn them in to strengths and opportunities.

Your SWOT will evolve as you do. So you need to keep it up to date. Over time, your weaknesses will become strengths as you work on them. And threats will become opportunities. Something new will take their place.

But whilst you are working on your weaknesses and threats, be sure to  keep sight of the good things you do and the opportunities that are presented to you.

The idea of this process is to stay positive and make the most of your life. But at the same time focus energy on minimising your weaknesses and the threats they create.