Character Strengths

Many of us have a very strong self-critical voice and are well practiced at putting ourselves down. It can be helpful to balance out the scales by identifying and looking out for evidence of your strengths. Check out the list below to see if any of these resonate. If you have a partner or a child, you can also do this with them, looking for the strengths in each other. Are there any other ones you can think of that are not included on this list?

Character Strengths 

• Flexible

• Intelligent

• Hardworking

• Loyal

• Open-Minded

• Attractive

• Kind

• Goofy

• Creative

• Accepting

• Strong

• Friendly

• Nurturing

• Thoughtful

• Confident

• Optimistic

• Respectful

• Determined

• Skilled

• Helpful

• Insightful

• Funny

• Patient

• Sensitive

• Realistic

• Balanced

• Honest

• Generous

• Modest

• Innovative

• Serious

• Independent

• Trusting

• Cheerful

• Decisive

• Self-Directed

• Relaxed

• Listener

• Brave

• Enthusiastic

• Forgiving

• Humble

• Organized

• Down-to-Earth

• Selfless

• Practical

• Focused

• Resilient

• Courteous

• Grateful

• Reliable

• Positive

• Responsible

• Cooperative

• Frugal

• Tolerant

• Mature

• Motivated