UBS suggests its clients use a tool called SWOT, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Even though it is a business tool designed for their clients, there are aspects you can apply to yourself. According to their guidelines, start by identifying your strengths, which you would define as your competitive advantages, your core competencies, and your experience. When identifying your weaknesses, consider the resources you depend on, and how you have yet to be self-reliant, to identify where you stand to improve on the most. Then identify your opportunities for growth with a clear understanding of the needs you aim to meet, and your strategy for improvement.

"I'd say my core strength is that my standard of work is to always go above and beyond and to outperform my personal best. But, my weakness is that when I don't succeed, I can be a bit hard on myself, and in my disappointment, I can get a bit quiet and withdrawn. There are a couple of co-workers who spot this, and give me pep talks. That helps remind me and bring me back to earth, and this is something I am working on."