A frequent saying from someone with Responsibility is, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” People with responsibility are especially talented at taking psychological ownership for what they say they will do. Managers were asked what their two favorite StrengthsFinder...
Strengths and exhaustion The other day I was at the end of a long teaching session, and I was struck by the fact that I was lacking energy and feeling exhausted. I was reminded at that time of something I learnt from Alex Linley, who said, that when we are using our...
From the stories you tell to your strengths narrative “The more we share our own stories, the closer we all become.”[1] Who did you get those strengths from? What stories have you been told about yourself that relate to your strengths? Have your strengths always been...
I call Focus, the eye of the tiger. A person with Focus is especially talented in taking direction, following through and making the corrections to stay on track. People with focus tend to prioritize then act. It’s most likely paired with achiever at .55...
“Dear Santa, How are you? I hope the reindeer are being nice to Rudolph. For Christmas what I really want is superpowers. Oh, and an iPod.” I have spent the last 20 minutes scalding my arm over a kettle, steaming open my daughter’s carefully sealed letter....
For me, the holiday season is all about mixed emotions. On the one hand, I love the wrapping of gifts, the decorating of the Christmas tree and the smell of yummy goodies, while joyful music plays in the background, silenced only by the sound of merry laughter and the...
Discipline is fairly rare and is ranked 31 in frequency out of all 34 StrengthsFinder talent themes. Discipline is most likely paired with the Responsibility talent theme at .42%. It’s least likely paired with Ideation at .00%. People who are especially talented...
Shared Decision-Making and Positive Psychology I’ve recently heard a talented researcher speak about the topic of shared decision-making, stating that no one can hope to know exactly how another person feels or what works best for them and their circumstances, that...
Trying to achieve one’s style is linked to identity and how we see, portray, and feel about ourselves. Yet, the pressure to follow trendy styles made me feel foolish and out of place. Who I am/was/would be and what I was wearing did not reflect my current state.
Back in Canada, I knew a lovely Spanish lady whose kids were in the same school as mine. We were talking about parenting one day, and she said the secret to a happy life was to raise children with all your heart and expect nothing in return. It sounded like wise...