by Lena Britnell | Oct 30, 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 | Sep 24, 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...
by Laura Acosta | Sep 5, 2018 | Strengths
“Nice to meet you. It’s a wonderful starry night, have you seen the epic full moon tonight? Do you also enjoy taking photos of colorful sunsets or feel a bit reassured when you spot the moon while walking alone at night? Isn’t being alive and able to witness the...
by Lena Britnell | Aug 30, 2018 | Mental Health, Strengths, Uncategorized
When I first heard about Positive Psychology and character strengths it was from the most unlikely of sources. A positive psychologist (I forget who) was quoted in a glossy magazine spread about body image as saying something (I forget what) about overcoming anxiety...
by Maggie Bevington | Jun 25, 2018 | Strengths
I make no apology for writing another blog about strengths because there are so many ways and situations that they can help transform individuals, groups and communities from languishing to flourishing: The goal of Positive Psychology (PP). I wish that I had known...
by Lisa Jones | Jan 7, 2018 | Strengths
This blog will look at how a positive action, such as using our strengths, can also create an illusion of being psychologically healthy when we use them to protect a very vulnerable self-esteem issue. Understanding strengths Character strengths are a central theme...
