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: 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
Definition VIA: Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering. Wikipedia: A quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident in humans and other animals Cambridge Dictionary: An eager wish to know or learn about something It’s important to understand, curiosity … Read more