VIA Character Strengths

Creativity

• Original & Adaptive, Clever, A problem solver, Sees and does things in different ways

• Generous, Nurturing, Caring, Compassionate, Altruistic

• Organizes group activities, Encourages a group to get things done

• Just, Doesn’t let feelings bias decisions about others

Curiosity

• Interested, Explores new things, Open to new ideas

• Masters new skills & topics, Systematically adds to knowledge

• Wise, Provides wise counsel, Takes the big picture view

• Merciful, Accepts others’ shortcomings, Gives people a second chance

Judgment

• A critical thinker, Thinks things through, Open minded

• Masters new skills & topics, Systematically adds to knowledge

• Enthusiastic, Energetic, Doesn’t do things half-heartedly

• Organizes group activities, Encourages a group to get things done

Love of learning

• Masters new skills & topics, Systematically adds to knowledge

• Authentic, Trustworthy, Sincere

• Just, Doesn’t let feelings bias decisions about others

• Careful, Cautious, Doesn’t take undue risk

Perspective

• Wise, Provides wise counsel, Takes the big picture view

• Modest, Lets one’s accomplishments speak for themselves

• Playful,

  Brings smiles to others, Lighthearted

• Searches for meaning, Feels a sense of purpose, Senses a relationship with the sacred

Bravery

• Shows valor, Doesn’t shrink from fear, Speaks up for what’s right

• Authentic, Trustworthy, Sincere

• Careful, Cautious, Doesn’t take undue risk

• Self-controlled, Manages impulses and emotions

Perseverance

• Persistent, Industrious, Finishes what one starts

• Just, Doesn’t let feelings bias decisions about others

• Careful, Cautious, Doesn’t take undue risk

• Thankful for the good, Expresses thanks, Feels blessed

Honesty

• Authentic, Trustworthy, Sincere

• Aware of the motives and feelings of others, Knows what makes others tick

• Feels awe & wonder in beauty, Inspired by goodness of others

• Self-controlled, Manages impulses and emotions

Zest

• Enthusiastic, Energetic, Doesn’t do things half-heartedly

• Generous, Nurturing, Caring, Compassionate, Altruistic

• Self-controlled, Manages impulses and emotions

• Optimistic, Future-minded

Love

• Warm and genuine, Values close relationships

• Generous, Nurturing, Caring, Compassionate, Altruistic

• Team player, Socially responsible, Loyal

• Organizes group activities, Encourages a group to get things done