Definition VIA: Creativity is the strength of thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things — generating ideas or approaches that are original and useful, and includes but is not limited to artistic achievement. Wikipedia: Creativity is the ability to generate novel and valuable ideas or works through the exercise of imagination, … Read more
Definition VIA: Judgment involves making rational and logical choices, and analytically evaluating ideas, opinions, and facts — thinking things through and examining evidence from all sides rather than jumping to conclusions. It also means being open-minded enough to change your mind in light of new evidence. Wikipedia: Critical thinking (the skill at the heart of … Read more
Definition VIA: Perspective means the ability to see the bigger picture in life — being able to provide wise counsel to others and to hold ways of looking at the world that make sense to yourself and to other people. Wikipedia: Perspective is classified as one of the five strengths of Wisdom in the VIA … Read more
Definition VIA: Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one’s own or formally. Love of learning is related to curiosity, but it goes beyond it to describe the tendency to systematically add to what one knows, even when the knowledge is not immediately useful. Wikipedia: Love of learning is classified as a … Read more
Definition VIA: Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what is right even if there is opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it. Wikipedia: The choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation — also called courage or valour, … Read more
Definition VIA: Zest means approaching a situation, or life in general, with excitement and energy, not approaching tasks or activities halfway or halfheartedly. People who are high in zest are excited to get up in the morning, and they live their lives like an adventure. It’s one of four strengths in the virtue category of … Read more
Definition VIA: Social Intelligence is being aware of the motives and feelings of other people and yourself, and knowing what to do to fit into different social situations — knowing what makes other people tick. Wikipedia: Social intelligence is the ability to understand your own and other people’s actions, thoughts, and feelings, and to use … Read more
Definition VIA: Love as a character strength refers to the degree to which you value close relationships with people, and contribute to that closeness in a warm and genuine way. It is reciprocal — about both loving others and being willing to accept love from others. Wikipedia: Love encompasses a range of strong and positive … Read more
Definition VIA: Perseverance is the commitment to overcome obstacles & pursue long-term goals, essential for achieving success. Wikipedia: Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure. Cambridge Dictionary: Continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time. Cambridge Dictionary: Continued effort … Read more
Definition VIA: Kindness involves intentional acts of goodwill that foster positive relationships & community wellbeing. Wikipedia: A type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology. It can be directed towards one’s self or … Read more