Character Strengths

Character Strengths

100

treat people the way you want to be treated, relate to others in a fair and just way, try to treat everyone equally

Fairness

200

you like helping others, you enjoy taking care of other people, you are generous

Kindness

300

you do not avoid challenges or difficult situations, you speak up for what you think is right, even if others disagree with you, you’re not afraid to face your fears

Bravery

400

you like to think things through before making a decision, you look at all sides of a situation, you are able to change your mind if there is a good reason to do so, you listen to other people’s ideas

Judgement

500

you plan carefully when you make decisions, you don’t take unnecessary risks, you avoid doing or saying things that you later regret

Prudence

Character Strengths

100

you are true to yourself, you allow others to see the real you, you speak the truth, you take responsibility for what you do and say

Honesty

200

you forgive those who have done or said hurtful things, you give people a second chance after they’ve made a mistake, you don’t hold grudges or try to get even

Forgiveness

300

you like learning new information, you enjoy learning how to do things, you look for new opportunities to build your knowledge

Love of Learning

400

you do what you do with energy and excitement, you view life as an adventure

Zest

500

you are in charge of your own feelings, thoughts, and actions, you avoid overdoing things, you don’t lose your temper very often

Self-Control

Character Strengths

100

you are playful and lighthearted, you like to laugh and make others laugh, you see the funny side of things

Humor

200

you like to encourage and work with others to help them get things done, you like to organize group activities and help make them happen, you set a good example for others

Leadership

300

How many Character Strengths are there?

24

400

you do not like to draw attention to yourself, you let your accomplishments speak for themselves rather than pointing them out, you do not view yourself as better than others

Humility

500

you feel you are here for a reason, you feel your beliefs make your life important, you feel a sense of connection with something larger than yourself

Sense of Meaning

Character Strengths

100

you show love to others, you like receiving love from others, you are compassionate

Love

200

you are interested in many things, you like to explore and discover new things, you ask questions to understand how things work

Curiosity

300

you notice and appreciate good things that happen, you take time to express thanks to those who do nice things for you

Gratitude

400

you finish what you start, you find ways to overcome obstacles, you enjoy completing tasks

Perseverance

500

you are able to give other people good advice, you are able to see the big picture, you learn from your mistakes

Perspective

Character Strengths

100

you work well as a member of a group, you always do your share of the work in a team, you are loyal to the groups and teams to which you belong

Teamwork

200

notice and admire beauty in many places, notice and enjoy watching people who are talented or very skilled at what they do

Appreciation of Beauty

300

you communicate your thoughts clearly, you are inventive, you come up with unique ideas

Creativity

400

you expect good things to happen in the future, you work to make good things happen, you are a positive person

Hope

500

you are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings, you understand why people do what they do, you know how to get along with a wide variety of people

Social Intelligence