VIA SURVEY: LOOKING BEYOND: MY CORE CHARACTER/IDENTITY
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Your 24 Character Strengths in Order:
1. Kindness
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Appreciation of Beauty & 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.
5. Humor
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.
6. 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.
7. Perspective
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.
8. Bravery
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.
9. Curiosity
You are curious about everything.
You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating.
You like exploration and discovery.
10. Judgement
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.
11. Love
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.
12. Creativity
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.
13. Prudence
You are a careful person, and your choices
are consistently prudent ones.
You do not say or do things that you might later regret.
14. Fairness
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.
15. Forgiveness
You forgive those who have done you wrong.
You always give people a second chance.
Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge.
16. Teamwork
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.
17. Hope
You expect the best in the future,
and you work to achieve it. You believe that the
future is something that you can control.
18. 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.
19. Spirituality
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.
20. Honesty
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.
21. Zest
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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
