Evaluating Your Personal Strengths

Evaluation of Your Personal Strengths

Wisdom and Knowledge
1.  Curiosity and Interest in the World
2.  Love of Learning
3.  Judgment and Critical Thinking, Open-Mindedness
4.  Ingenuity, Originality, Practical Intelligence, Street Smarts
5.  Social Intelligence, Personal Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence
6.  Perspective

Courage
7.  Valor and Bravery
8.  Perseverance, Industry, Diligence
9.  Integrity, Genuineness, Honesty

Humanity and Love
10.  Kindness and Generosity
11.  Loving and Allowing Oneself to be Loved

Justice
12.  Citizenship, Duty, Teamwork, Loyalty
13.  Fairness and Equity
14.  Leadership

Temperance
15.  Self-Control
16.  Prudence, Discretion, Caution
17.  Humility, Modesty

Transcendence
18.  Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
19.  Gratitude
20.  Hope, Optimism, Future-Mindedness
21.  Spirituality, Sense of Purpose, Faith, Religiousness
22.  Forgiveness and Mercy
23.  Playfulness and Humor
24.  Zest, Passion, Enthusiasm

 
-  Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., Authentic Happiness, 2002, pp. 134-161, Website

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