What Is Character Strengths? How can we Integrate It Into Our lives?
On its own website, it is described as a unique system that allows us to find our most powerful character strengths, which have emerged after the hard work and analysis of the distinguished team of psychologists and researchers, including Dr. Ryan M. Neimiec and Neal H. Mayerson. These we may call the Science of Strengths are gathered under twenty-four main headings.
We can use the method that helps us to discover our strengths when we are having psychological consultation with our therapists or coaches, and also even by ourselves. It is designed to guide us in struggles of our daily life, in our intentions to find the meaning of life, in our efforts to realize our goals, in making radical decisions, in building a career, in getting to know ourselves closely, in our bilateral relations, family lives and parenthood, and even in our effort to stay in the moment.
As Mayerson defined and underlined in the first pages of Neimiec's book; Science of Strengths; it can be described as the backbone of the 'new' psychology. Focusing on the set of psychological character traits instilled in all humans, this science is traits that can be used to help each of us live our best lives, both individually and collectively.
At the same time, the analysis and validation of this valuable questionnaire can be used to support researchers, therapists, and even educators. Also it can be used by managers to add great value to daily life by developing practical tools based on people's strengths in professional life.
Where Can We Find Out Our Character Strengths?
All you need to do to reach this detailed list of your strengths, which you will eagerly use to fundamentally transform your life, is to take a short time and fill out the free survey with heartfelt answers. Then you can sit back and start your journey of self-discovery by scrolling down your browser.
Which Of These Sentences Describes You?*
Appreciation of beauty and perfection: “I recognize, emotionally experience and appreciate the beauty around me and the skills of others.”
Courage: “I act according to my beliefs. Despite my doubts and fears, I face obstacles, challenges, threats and pain.”
Creativity: “I am a creative person. I conceptualize ideas and generate new ideas that are useful and worth trying.”
Curiosity: “I look for situations where I can gain new experiences.”
Justice: “I treat everyone equally and fairly. It is important to me to give everyone a chance to follow the same rules.”
Forgiveness: “I forgive others when they upset me and/or mistreat me and use this knowledge in my future relationships with them.”
Gratitude: “I am grateful for many things and I express that gratitude to others.”
Integrity: “I am honest with myself and others, I try to present myself and my reactions to everyone correctly, and I take responsibility for my actions.”
Hope: “I am realistic and at the same time optimistic about the future, I believe in my actions and feel confident that everything will turn out well.”
Humility: “I see my strengths and talents without making an effort to be the center of attention or seek recognition”
Humor: “I approach life playfully. I make others laugh and have no trouble finding humor in stressful times.”
Judgment: “When making a decision, I consider all aspects objectively, including arguments that contradict my own convictions.”
Courtesy: “I am helpful and empathetic. I regularly do good for others without expecting anything in return.”
Leadership: “I take responsibility. I lead groups to meaningful goals and maintain good relationships among group members.”
Love: “I have close relationships that are loving, sincere and in which I can balance giving and receiving my love.”
Love of Learning: “I am motivated to acquire new knowledge or significantly deepen my existing knowledge and skills.”
Patience: “I continue to achieve my goals despite obstacles, discouragement, or disappointment.”
Perspective: “I consider different perspectives and advise others, using my own experience and knowledge to clarify the big picture.”
Caution: “I act cautiously and cautiously, being careful to avoid unnecessary risks and plan ahead.”
Self-control: “I manage my emotions and actions, I am disciplined and strong-willed.”
Social Intelligence: “I am aware and understand the feelings of those around me as well as my own feelings and thoughts.”
Spirituality: “I believe that life has a purpose or meaning. I can see my place in the grand scheme of the universe and find meaning in my daily life.”
Teamwork: “I am a helpful and contributing person in my team. I feel responsible for helping the team achieve their goals.”
Zest: “I approach life in an active and enthusiastic way and am full of energy.”
*Edited from the website
The Impact of Your Character Strengths on Your Daily Life
From time to time, we all find ourselves judging ourselves in social life. Our silent voice in our head is “Why am I like this?”, “Why am I always biased, I don't have other perspectives?”, “Why am I so self-controlled in my business/personal life?” or “Why am I so cautious, I can't be a little more easy going?” When we blame ourselves, we can ignore the fact that these features are the only features that make us who we are, and that we will find it useful to use them in difficult changes, even when we make big decisions and walking along through our life path. In this case, knowing our strengths and embracing them will increase the quality of our relationships and will make us feel happier and more understandable.
Integrating your strengths Into your bilateral relationship
So how should you integrate your strengths into your relationships? While living your relationships, knowing and accepting the strong characteristics of the other party can also be used to overcome arguments or possible disagreements in your journey to get to know each other. While recognizing and appreciating the strengths of your partner, positively affects the course of the relationship, wouldn't you like to discover from which perspective your loved one looks at the world?
Or, if your boss, with knowing your strengths, assigns you for a task at workplace that match these unique characteristics of yours, how would it feel to complete your work with a sense of satisfaction?
In the flow of life, there are many fronts that we struggle with from time to time by magnifying the negativities. Fighting with ourselves on a front, maybe even the biggest of all, can exhausts us out in the long run, make us depressed and even lose our health. Knowing our strengths, loving and accepting ourselves in every way is a good step we can take to win the war on all fronts. Don't you want to take this valuable step in your life right now for both yourself and those around you?
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