24 STRENGTHS OF CHARACTER
THE PATHWAYS TO LIVING THE VIRTUES.
A New Zealand study found that people who are aware of their own strengths are nine times more likely to be flourishing in their lives. In all types of relationships, when a person recognises and appreciates another’s unique character strengths, they have much higher relationship satisfaction. And when this happens at work, we are likely to be six times more engaged in our work. Knowing our own and others’ strengths can help us build even better human connections. Hone, L. C., Jarden, A., Duncan, S., & Schofield, G. M. (2015). Flourishing in New Zealand workers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57(9), 973-983. WHAT’S YOUR CHARACTER STRENGTHS STORY? FACT 16
5. Temperance FORGIVENESS
6. Transcendence
Letting go of hurt when wronged.
APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE Seeing the life behind things.
Experiencing awe in the presence of greatness.
HUMILITY Achievement does not elevate worth.
GRATITUDE An attitude of thankfulness. Noticing and appreciating the good things. HOPE Positive expectations. Optimism. Bright future ahead. HUMOUR Playfulness. Offering laughter to others. SPIRITUALITY Connecting with the sacred. Seeing a grand design. Coherent beliefs about higher purpose.
PRUDENCE Wise caution.
SELF-REGULATION Self-management of vices. Appropriate control of impulses and emotions.
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