THE VIA CLASSIFICATION OF 24 CHARACTER STRENGTHS WISDOM Cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge

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1 THE VIA CLASSIFICATION OF 24 CHARACTER STRENGTHS WISDOM Cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge COURAGE Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal HUMANITY Interpersonal strengths that involve tending and befriending JUSTICE Civic strengths that underlie healthy CREATIVITY Originality Adaptivity Ingenuity BRAVERY Valour Not shrinking from fear Speaking up for what s right LOVE Both loving and being loved Valuing close relationship s with TEAMWORK Citizenship Social PERSERVERANCE Persistence Industry Finishing what one starts KINDNESS Generosity Nurturance Care and Compassion Altruism FAIRNESS Just Not letting LOVE OF LEARNING Mastering new skills and topics Systematically adding to knowledge HONESTY Authenticity Integrity SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE Aware of the motives/feeling s of self and Knowing what makes tick LEADERSHIP Organising group activities PERSPECTIVE Wisdom Providing wide counsel Taking the big picture view ZEST Vitality Enthusiasm Vigour Energy Feeling Alive CURIOSITY Interest Noveltyseeking Exploration Openness JUDGEMENT Critical thinking Thinking things through Openmindedness

2 community life TEMPERANCE Strengths that protect against excess TRANSCENDEN CE Strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning responsibilit y Loyalty FORGIVENESS Mercy Accepting shortcoming s Giving people a second chance APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE Awe Wonder Evaluation feelings influence decisions about HUMILITY Modesty Letting one s accomplishm ents speak for themselves GRATITUDE Thankful for the good Expressing thanks Feeling blessed Encouraging a group to get things done PRUDENCE Careful Cautious Not taking undue risks HOPE SELF REGULATION Self-control Disciplined Managing impulses and emotions Optimism Futuremindedness Future orientation HUMOUR Playfulness Bringing smiles to Lighthearted SPIRITUALITY Religiousness Faith Purpose Meaning (Summarised from Character Strengths)

3 THE VIA CLASSIFICATION OF 24 CHARACTER STRENGTHS: ACTIVITY SHEET WISDOM Cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge Originality Adaptivity Ingenuity Mastering new skills and topics Systematically adding to knowledge Wisdom Providing wide counsel Taking the big picture view Interest Noveltyseeking Exploration Openness Critical thinking Thinking things through Openmindedness COURAGE Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal HUMANITY Interpersonal strengths that involve tending and befriending Valour Not shrinking from fear Speaking up for what s right Both loving and being loved Valuing close Persistence Industry Finishing what one starts Generosity Nurturance Care and Compassion Authenticity Integrity Aware of the motives/feelings of self and Vitality Enthusiasm Vigour Energy Feeling Alive

4 JUSTICE Civic strengths that underlie healthy community life TEMPERANCE Strengths that protect against excess TRANSCENDENC E Strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning relationships with Citizenship Social responsibility Loyalty Mercy Accepting shortcomings Giving people a second chance Awe Wonder Evaluation Altruism Knowing what makes tick Just Not letting feelings influence decisions about Modesty Letting one s accomplishme nts speak for themselves Thankful for the good Expressing thanks Feeling blessed Organising group activities Encouraging a group to get things done Careful Cautious Not taking undue risks Optimism Futuremindedness Future orientation Self-control Disciplined Managing impulses and emotions Playfulness Bringing smiles to Light-hearted Religiousness Faith Purpose Meaning (Summarised from Character Strengths)

5 CREATIVITY HOPE CREATIVITY HOPE APPRECIATION HONESTY APPRECIATION HONESTY FORGIVENESS PRUDENCE FORGIVENESS PRUDENCE TEAMWORK JUDGEMENT TEAMWORK JUDGEMENT LOVE BRAVERY LOVE BRAVERY PERSPECTIVE CURIOUSITY PERSPECTIVE CURIOUSITY GRATITUDE SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE GRATITUDE SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE HUMILITY SPIRITUALITY HUMILITY SPIRITUALITY ZEST PERSERVERANCE ZEST PERSERVERANCE SELF-REGULATION LEADERSHIP SELF-REGULATION LEADERSHIP

6 KINDNESS LOVE OF LEARNING KINDNESS LOVE OF LEARNING HUMOUR FAIRNESS HUMOUR FAIRNESS