Personal strength as seen through self reflections and the opinions of online forms results

Personal reflection

• Hard working
  • Resilience to drudgery
  • Committed (although I do tend to quit if I feel its heading in the wrong direction)
• Intelligent, Perceptive
  • Forward thinking, strategic
  • See through the eyes of and accepting of other people point of view
• Creative, Original
  • Not conformist
  • Fast
  • Not tacking things too seriously
• Honest / authentic
  • Treat people like you want to be treated
  • Connection is better when the communication is real, honest and straight
• Enjoy the challenge
  • Motivated towards doing the best I can
  • Motivated by learning

Character Strengths

Strengths from authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu

Creativity, ingenuity, and originality -

Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness -

You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretence; you are a “real” person.

Love of learning -

You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.

Bravery and valour -

You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

Industry, diligence, and perseverance -

You work hard to finish what you start. No matter the project, you “get it out the door” in timely fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction in completing tasks.

Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness -

Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.

Perspective wisdom -

Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.

Zest, enthusiasm, and energy -

Regardless of what you do, you approach it with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or half-heartedly. For you, life is an adventure.

Fairness, equity, and justice -

Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.

Curiosity and interest in the world -

You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

StrengthsFinder

Learner (strategic)

People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Achiever (executing)

People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

Intellection (strategic)

People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Input (strategic)

People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.

Ideation (strategic)

People exceptionally talented in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

Restorative (executing)

People who are especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

Strategic (strategic)

People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

Analytical (strategic)

People who are especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.

Connectedness (relationship building)

People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

Weakest strengths (reverse order)

Context (strategic)

People exceptionally talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.

Discipline (executing)

People exceptionally talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.

Competition (influencing)

People exceptionally talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Maximizer (influencing)

People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.

Harmony (relationship building)

People exceptionally talented in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.