Research shows that happy people are healthier, more successful, and more creative. And with the right tools, being happy is well within our control. So go ahead and try this strategy for bringing more joy into your life:
There are 24 identified personality, or signature strengths. When you use these strengths at work, in your personal life, and in the service of others, you can increase your happiness dramatically. But how do you know what your signature strengths are? Yours are those that energize and uplift you, the ones you yearn to put into action.
Visit here to take a survey and learn which of the following 24 signature strengths you possess (although you can be capable of any of them with enough effort):
1) appreciation of beauty and excellence
2) bravery and valor
3) capacity to love and be loved
4) caution, prudence, and discretion
5) citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty
6) creativity, ingenuity, and originality
7) curiosity and interest in the world
8) fairness, equity, and justice
9) forgiveness and mercy
10) gratitude
11) honesty, authenticity, and genuineness
12) hope, optimism, and future-mindedness
13) humor and playfulness
14) industry, diligence, and perseverance
15) judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
16) kindness and generosity
17) leadership
18) love of learning
19) modesty and humility
20) perspective (wisdom)
21) self-control and self-regulation
22) social intelligence
23) spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith
24) zest, enthusiasm, and energy.
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