Self-Care Tip: My Strengths
/Your strengths are the talents and abilities you currently have, or talents and abilities you may develop.
We often do not recognize our strengths because we take them for granted. Instead, we tend to focus on those abilities that others have and wish we had them. Strengths develop out of adversity. You have strengths. Among them are things you do to get through the adversities in your life.
Common Strengths
Common Strengths: This list includes 23 common strengths. Consider which strengths listed are those that you possess. Insert the word in an 鈥淚 statement鈥 and see if it fits.
Example: Love of learning: 鈥淚 love learning. I watch educational programs on TV.鈥
Creativity
Curiosity
Open-mindedness
Love of learning
Perspective
Bravery
Persistence
Integrity
Vitality
Love
Kindness
Socially skilled
Citizenship
Fairness
Leadership
Forgiveness & mercy
Humility & modesty
Self-regulation
Appreciation of beauty & excellence
Gratitude
Hope
Humor
Spirituality
Applying Your Strengths During this Pandemic
Which of your strengths can help you cope with the fear and anxiety caused by a pandemic?
How can your strengths help you tolerate the disruption to your personal life?