August 10, 2012

Authentic Happiness: Character Strengths

You should go here and take this test:


The one at the bottom called "VIA Survey of Character Strengths."

There are 24 designated character strengths that are strongly linked to qualities of virtue.  This test ranks them scientifically and your top five are considered highly influential and strongly characteristic of who you truly are and what you value.

I was surprised and delighted to discover my top five.  I feel like they are accurate.  My Top Strength surprised me especially, but when I think about how I function at work and with my money, this is definitely accurate.  


Your Top Strength
Caution, prudence, and discretion
You are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret.
Your Second Strength
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.
Your Third Strength
Modesty and humility
You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty.
Your Fourth Strength
Social intelligence
You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease.
Your Fifth Strength
Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith
You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.

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