Lessons for living: Humanity

Lessons for living: Humanity

The virtue of humanity refers to our ability to connect to other people. We are born attracted to other people. When this strength is well developed, we are able to know other people’s feelings and feel their pain. This naturally leads us to want to help people who...
Lessons for living: Authenticity

Lessons for living: Authenticity

Authenticity means living according to your values and beliefs. It is about being true to yourself and expressing that truth to the outside world. People who are strong in this area are not ‘false’. We are naturally drawn towards people who are authentic because they...
Lessons for living: Competency and mastery

Lessons for living: Competency and mastery

Mastery means becoming good or even excellent in a particular area. It is the ability to set and accomplish goals and tasks. We can say we have mastered a particular area when we have comprehensive knowledge or skill in that area. Mastery is the possession or display...
Lessons for living: Perspective

Lessons for living: Perspective

A perspective is a point of view or a particular way of considering something. As a character strength, perspective refers to the ability to think about something in a wise way. It is the ability to see the big picture in a way that makes sense and creates well-being....
Lessons for living: Leadership and teamwork

Lessons for living: Leadership and teamwork

Leadership involves directing group activities towards success. It involves creating good relationships and maintaining morale. Leadership is linked to teamwork. Teamwork is the sense of loyalty and responsibility towards other members of a group. Someone who is...