Character Strengths An Overview
Definition: mental toughness and courage GRIT Traits: Finishes whatever task has been started Stays committed to a plan, project, book, activity, etc. Keeps working hard even when they feel like quitting Tries hard even after experiencing failure Definition: mental toughness and courage
Definition: A control over your feelings and/or your actions SELF-CONTROL Traits: Comes to class prepared Follows class norms Stays on task and gets to work Pays attention and resists distraction Remains calm, even when provoked Allows others to speak without interrupting Is polite and courteous to others Definition: A control over your feelings and/or your actions
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE Definition: Traits: Able to find solutions during conflicts with others Shows concern and care about the feelings of others Adapts to different social situations Aware of non-verbal communication Definition: The ability to form and build rewarding relationships with others
Definition: A strong desire to know or learn something CURIOSITY Traits: Eager to explore Asks questions to help learn and understand better Takes an active interest in learning Definition: A strong desire to know or learn something
Definition: A feeling of appreciation or thanks GRATITUDE Traits: Recognizes the contribution of others Shows appreciation for opportunities Expresses appreciation by saying thank you or doing something nice in return Definition: A feeling of appreciation or thanks
Definition: A feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen OPTIMISM Traits: Believes that effort will improve the future Responds to failure and bad situations by thinking about things they could do to make it better Stays motivated, even when things don’t go as planned Believes improvement is possible Definition: A feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen
Definition: Lively excitement and feelings of enjoyment and enthusiasm ZEST Traits: Actively participates Shows enthusiasm and excitement Approaches new situations with excitement and energy Definition: Lively excitement and feelings of enjoyment and enthusiasm
QUICK WRITE- What character strengths do you feel you do well? Explain. What character strengths do you feel are weak? Explain. Which character strengths do you want to work on this week?