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WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
Cognitive strengths
that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge
- Creativity [originality, ingenuity]
Thinking of novel
and productive ways to do things; includes artistic achievement
but is not limited to it
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality - Thinking of new ways
to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never
content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is
possible.
- Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience]
Taking an interest in all of ongoing experience for its own sake; finding
subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering
Curiosity and interest in the world - You are curious about everything.
You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics
fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.
- Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking]
Thinking
things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to
conclusions; being able to change one's mind in light of evidence;
weighing all evidence fairly
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness - Thinking things
through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of
who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on
solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.
- Love of Learning
Mastering new skills, topics,
and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; obviously
related to the strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe
the tendency to add systematically to what one knows
Love of learning - You love learning new things, whether in a class
or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere
and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.
- Perspective [wisdom]
Being able to provide wise counsel
to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to
oneself and to other people
Perspective (wisdom) - Although you may not think of yourself as
wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective
on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at
the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.
COURAGE
Emotional strengths that involve
the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition,
external or internal
- Bravery [valor]
Not shrinking from threat, challenge,
difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what is right even if there is
opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical
bravery but is not limited to it
Bravery and valor - You are a courageous person who does not shrink
from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is
right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.
- Persistence [perseverance, industriousness]
Finishing what
one starts; persisting in a course of action in spite of obstacles;
"getting it out out the door"; taking pleasure in completing tasks
Industry, diligence, and perseverance - You work hard to finish what
you start. No matter the project, you "get it out the door" in timely
fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction
in completing tasks.
- Integrity [authenticity, honesty]
Speaking the truth but more broadly
presenting oneself in a genuine way; being without pretense; taking
responsibility for one's feelings and actions
Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness - You are an honest person, not
only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic
way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real"
person.
- Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy]
Approaching life
with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly;
living life as an adventure; feeling alive and activated
Zest, enthusiasm, and energy - Regardless of what you do, you approach
it with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or
halfheartedly. For you, life is an adventure.
HUMANITY
Interpersonal strengths that involve
"tending" and "befriending" others
- Love
Valuing close relations with others,
in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated; being
close to people
Capacity to love and be loved - You value close relations with others,
in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The
people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to
you.
- Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love,
"niceness"]
Doing favors and good deeds for others;
helping them; taking care of them
Kindness and generosity - You are kind and generous to others,
and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds
for others, even if you do not know them well.
- Social Intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence]
Being aware of the motives and feelings of other people and oneself;
knowing what to do to fit in to different social situations; knowing
what makes other people tick
Social intelligence - You are aware of the motives and feelings of
other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations,
and you know what to do to put others at ease.
JUSTICE
Civic strengths that underlie healthy
community life
- Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork]
Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group;
doing one's share
Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty - You excel as a member of a group.
You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and
you work hard for the success of your group.
- Fairness
Treating all people the same according
to notions of fairness and justice; not letting personal feelings bias
decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance
Fairness, equity, and justice - Treating all people fairly is one of
your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your
decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.
- Leadership
Encouraging a group of which one is
a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations
within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen
Leadership - You excel at the tasks of leadership: encouraging a group
to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making
everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing
that they happen.
TEMPERANCE
Strengths that protect against
excess
- Forgiveness and mercy
Forgiving those who have
done wrong; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful
Forgiveness and mercy - You forgive those who have done you wrong.
You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy
and not revenge.
- Humility/Modesty
Letting one's accomplishments
speak for themselves; not seeking the spotlight; not
regarding one's self as more special than one is
Modesty and humility - You do not seek the spotlight, preferring
to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard
yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty.
- Prudence
Being careful about one's choices; not
taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be
regretted
Caution, prudence, and discretion - You are a careful person, and
your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things
that you might later regret.
- Self-regulation [self-control]
Regulating what
one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites
and emotions
Self-control and self-regulation - You self-consciously regulate
what you feel and what you do. You are a disciplined person. You are
in control of your appetites and your emotions, not vice versa.
TRANSCENDENCE
Strengths that forge
connections to the larger universe and provide meaning
- Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation]
Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all
domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday
experience
Appreciation of beauty and excellence - You notice and appreciate
beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life,
from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
- Gratitude
Being aware of and thankful for the
good things that happen; taking time to express thanks
Gratitude - You are aware of the good things that happen to you,
and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members
know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time
to express your thanks.
- Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation]
Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing
that a good future is something that can be brought about
Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness - You expect the best in the
future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is
something that you can control.
- Humor [playfulness]
Liking to laugh and tease; bringing
smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily
telling) jokes
Humor and playfulness - You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles
to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of
all situations.
- Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose]
Having
coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe;
knowing where one fits within the larger scheme; having beliefs about
the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort
Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith - You have strong and coherent
beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know
where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and
are a source of comfort to you.
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