VIA Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues

The Character Strengths of a Flourishing Life

CREATIVITY BRAVERY
WISDOM COURAGE HUMANITY JUSTICE TEMPERANCE TRANSCENDENCE
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TEAMWORK
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Creativity Bravery Love Teamwork Forgiveness Appreciation of

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Originality; adaptive; ingenuity Valor; not shrinking from fear; Both loving and being loved; Citizenship; social responsibility; Mercy; accepting others shortcomings; Beauty and Excellence
PERSEVERANCE
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valuing close relations with others loyalty giving people a second chance Awe; wonder; elevation
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Curiosity Perseverance Kindness Fairness Humility Gratitude

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Interest; novelty-seeking; Persistence; industry; Generosity; nurturance; care; Just; not letting feelings bias Modesty; letting ones Thankful for the good;
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accomplishments speak expressing thanks; feeling blessed
to experience for themselves
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Judgment Honesty Social Intelligence Leadership Prudence Hope

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Critical thinking; thinking things Optimism; future-mindedness;

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Authenticity; integrity Emotional intelligence; aware of Organizing group activities; Careful; cautious; not taking
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other people tick

Love of HU
Learning
Love of Learning Zest Self-Regulation Humor
Mastering new skills & topics; Vitality; enthusiasm; vigor; energy; Self-control; disciplined; Playfulness; bringing smiles to
systematically adding to knowledge others; lighthearted
feeling alive and activated managing impulses & emotions Sense of Purpose
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Perspective {where the world finds strength} Spirituality

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Religiousness; faith; purpose;
taking the big picture view meaning
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