About Strengths  - Discussion Ideas 


Many of us are pretty good at talking about our weaknesses. But what about our strengths?


By becoming more familiar with our strengths and our core values, we are far more likely to find satisfaction in our lives. We are happier, we like our work (or school) better and we are more energized when our activities are in line with our strengths.


How well do you really know your strengths and how to make the most of them?


What strengths do the characters in the Stowaway Star stories possess?


You will find information about the benefits of identifying and using strengths at several websites, including www.viacharacter.org and focusonstrengths.com.  You’ll also find inspiration by reading strengths stories from others and by sharing your own at StrengthsStories.com.


Listed below are the 24 universally recognized Signature Strengths and Virtues identified by the Values in Action Institute (VIA). You can read much more about each strength at : www.viacharacter.org



*Wisdom and Knowledge

Creativity

Curiosity

Open-Mindedness

Love of Learning

Perspective


* Courage

Bravery

Persistence

Integrity

Vitality


* Humanity

Love (and be loved)

Kindness

Social Intelligence


* Justice

Citizenship

Fairness

Leadership


*Temperance

Forgiveness and Mercy

Humility and Modesty

Prudence

Self-Regulation


* Transcendence

Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence

Gratitude

Hope, Optimism

Humor

Spirituality


Need help getting a strengths discussion started?


•What strengths does the Stowaway Star possess?


•What strengths do the other characters in the story possess?


•Have you ever wondered about your own strengths? What strengths do you possess? What about your friends and family?


•If you were feeling unsure about yourself, what might your friends tell you were your strengths?


•Have you ever helped someone remember his or her strengths? How?


•What toys, treats, and customs would the star have seen as he traveled around the world? Are they similar to yours? What strengths do they represent?


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