What Are Your Character Strengths?

A positive introduction

When I started my coach training my first exercise was to fill out a character strengths questionnaire on the Authentic Happiness website, University of Pennsylvania, developed by the Positive Psychology Center. Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman

I then reflected on how the charater strengths have been lived in my personal and professional life.

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play.

my Top 5 character Strengths

01. 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.

02. 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.

03. 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.

04. 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.

05. 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.

Find out your character strengths