We find more happiness and satisfaction in our lives when it is aligned with our signature strengths. Hmm...What are Signature Strengths, you ask?
Well, these are a compilation of 24 different Strengths that fall under six broad virtue categories: wisdom and knowledge, courage, humanity, justice, temperament ce and transcendence. These strengths are areas in our lives where we can flourish.
I took a deep look into myself and assessed which strengths I have and which strengths I'm lacking. I was surprised to see how many strengths I have at this stage in my life. I guess I have learned a lot about myself in 31 years! That's why I want you to take a deeper look into YOUR life so you can assess your own strengths. By knowing what you are good at, you allow yourself the opportunity to live a happier and more authentic life. Doesn't that sound satisfying? Let's do this!
The 24 Signature Strengths
Strengths of Wisdom and Knowledge:
Cognitive Strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge
1) Creativity: Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things
2) Curiosity: Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; exploring and discovering
3) Open-mindedness: Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; weigh all evidence fairly
4) Love of Learning: Mastering new skills, topics and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally
5) Perspective: Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that makes sense to oneself and others
Strengths of Courage:
Emotional Strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of both external and internal opposition
6) Bravery: Not shrinkingfrom threats, challenges, difficulties of pain
7) Persistence: Finishing what one starts; persisting in a course of action in spite of obstacles
8) Integrity: Presenting oneself in a genuine way
9) Vitality: Approaching life with excitement and energy; feeling alive!
Strengths of Humanity:
Interpersonal strengths that involve tending and befriending others
10) Love: Valuing close relations with others; esp. those in which sharing and caring ARE RECIPROCATED
11) Kindness: Doing favors and good deeds for others
12) Social Intelligence: Being aware of the motives and feelings of other people and oneself
Strengths of Justice:
Civic Strengths that support healthy community life
13) Citizenship: Working well as a member of a group or team
14) Fairness: Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice
15) Leadership: Organizing group activities and seeing that they get done
Strengths of Temperance:
Strengths that protect against excess
16) Forgiveness: Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting shortcomings of others; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful
17) Humility: Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than another
18) Prudence: Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks
19) Self-regulation: Regulating what one feels and does
Strengths of Transcendence:
Strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning
20) Appreciation of beauty and excellence: Appreciating beauty, excellence and/or skilled performance in various domains of life
21) Gratitude: Being aware and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks
22) Hope: Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it
23) Humor: Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side
24) Spirituality: Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose, the meaning of life, and the meaning of the universe
Yes, that was a lot to go through BUT I think it's a great exercise to assess where you're at in your own life and journey. Where can you improve? Where can you grow? Which area is your strongest virtue category? I would love to hear what you discovered about yourself through this exercise!
Till Next Time :)
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