VIA Talent Themes
Each one of us possess all 24 of the VIA character themes in varying degrees making up our own unique profiles. The VIA Classification of Character Strengths is comprised of 24 character themes that fall under six broad virtue categories: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance and transcendence . The VIA Survey helps to identify which of the 24 themes a person is most talented in. These are a person's unique VIA Signature Talent Themes.
Here is a brief description of each of the VIA Talent Themes:
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Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
Bravery Creativity Curiosity Fairness Forgiveness Gratitude Honesty Hope Humility Humour Judgement Kindness Leadership Love Love of Learning Perseverance Perspective Prudence Self-Regulation Social Intellegence Spirituality Teamwork Zest |
You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
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. 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. You are interested in learning more about anything and everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery. Treating 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. You are good at forgiving those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. You believe in mercy, and not revenge. You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks. You are a straightforward 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 pretense; you are a "real" person. You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control. You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty. You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations. 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. You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well. You excel at encouraging a group to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing that they happen. You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you. 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. 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. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself. 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 are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret. You self-consciously regulate what you feel and what you do. You are a disciplined person. You are in control of your appetites and your emotions, not vice versa. You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease. You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well. You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you. You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group. You approach all experiences with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or halfheartedly. For you, life is an adventure. |
