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Character Strengths and Virtues
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Curiosity
Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering.
Love of Learning
Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows.
Judgment
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly.
Creativity
Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not limited to it.
Perspective
Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself/others.
Bravery
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what's right even if there's opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular.
Perseverance
Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action despite obstacles; 'getting it out the door'; taking pleasure in completing tasks.
Honesty
Speaking the truth but also presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions.
Zest
Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an adventure; feeling alive and activated.
Love
Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated; being close to people.
Kindness
Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
Social Intelligence
Being aware of the motives/feelings of oneself and others; knowing what to do to fit into different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
Teamwork
Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share.
Fairness
Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting personal feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance.
Leadership
Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen.
Forgiveness
Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting the shortcomings of others; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful.
Modesty
Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not seeking the spotlight; not regarding oneself as more special than one is.
Prudence
Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be regretted.
Self-Regulation
Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites and emotions.
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
Gratitude
Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks.
Hope
Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be brought about.
Humor
Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily telling) jokes.
Spirituality
Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort.
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