The phrase "about your shortcomings" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's weaknesses or areas where they may need improvement.
Example: "During the performance review, we will have an open conversation about your shortcomings and how to address them."
Alternatives: "regarding your weaknesses" or "concerning your deficiencies."
For most beginning teachers, no one has to tell you about your shortcomings; you just know.
They'll only gossip about your shortcomings to make themselves look and feel better.
Maybe you, like me, have spent too much time beating yourself up about your shortcomings as a stepmother.
What I've learned in these years that I've been writing Ramshackle Glam is that one of the most important qualities you can have - regardless of the industry you're in, or your position in it - is a willingness to be open about your shortcomings and honest about the ways in which you can improve.
"It's all about understanding your shortcomings and adapting," says Warnock, who is generally regarded as the Johannes Gutenberg of the late 20th century.
Remember not to mind about being told about your physical "shortcomings" to your face and to keep your temper when asked if you have ever worked on camera by someone half your age who doesn't seem to understand the letters "BBC" on your CV.
"She taught us that you can be open and honest about your own shortcomings and it doesn't necessarily mean your kids are going to adopt them," said Michelle Obama, describing one of the many lessons she has learned from her mother, to the women's Web site iVillage.
Challenge: be honest about your own shortcomings.
Being up front about your failures and your shortcomings helps you to become a better person, and to bring yourself closer with god.
Instead of focusing on your shortcomings, think about the positive qualities, skills and character traits that you bring to the table.
I think being self-critical is a great skill that goes along with being objective about your business's shortcomings and working constantly to improve.
