by Sarah Monk | May 2021 | Sarah Monk, Strengths
The value of strengths A focus on strengths is an integral part of Positive Psychology. Research shows us that those who regularly use their strengths have greater wellbeing in terms of health, happiness, relationships and even performance. Strengths use is associated...
by Bryony Shaw | October 2020 | Bryony Shaw, Strengths
How do we know when we are using our strengths? It is when we are feeling energised when a task is easy and enjoyable to complete. It is when time passes quickly when we look up and think where did those two hours go. It is when we have a feeling of satisfaction in...
by Sarah Monk | June 2020 | Sarah Monk, Strengths
A core strength The appreciation of beauty and excellence is described by the VIA Institute on Character (viacharacter.org) as one of the 24 universal core character strengths. In this blog I want to describe what that means and how developing this strength might help...
by Sarah Monk | January 2020 | Sarah Monk, Strengths
A cornerstone of Positive Psychology A focus on strengths rather than weaknesses is a fundamental aspect of Positive Psychology. Research supports the idea that regularly using our strengths is good for both well-being and performance because capitalising on our...
by Lena Britnell | October 2018 | Strengths
Until I became familiar with my own character strengths, I truly was only aware of my weaknesses. I worry a lot, I am oversensitive, I find it hard to adjust to life changes and I overthink. I believe I am not alone in this focus on weaknesses, regardless of having a...
by Sue Roberts | September 2018 | Strengths
I’m sitting here, late afternoon, keyboard in front of me, and I’m fighting the urge to go in the garden. Instead I’m writing. Strengths are supposed to be something you dream and drool of doing, and one of my strengths is writing. Strengths: the things which you can...
