Character Strengths and Researcher Provided Definitions
| Character Strength | Operational Definition |
|---|---|
| Amazed | Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, or good work |
| Creative | Thinking of unique and productive ways to do things |
| Forgiving | Letting go of bad feelings towards those who have done wrong; Giving people a second chance |
| Future-Minded | Thinking about the future and the impact of your decisions |
| Generous | Doing favors for others; Giving to others |
| Grateful | Being aware and thankful for good things; Expressing thanks |
| Humble | Not bragging or showing off; Not needing to be rewarded when you do something good |
| Joyful | Feeling of great pleasure and happiness |
| Leader | Encouraging other people to get things done while also maintaining good relationships; Organizing group activities |
| Purposeful | Having a reason for being alive; Having a major life goal you are determined to reach |
| Responsible | Doing what you’re supposed to do; Not blaming others for your actions |
| Thrifty | Using money and other resources carefully; Not wasting |
| Amazed | Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, or good work |
| Creative | Thinking of unique and productive ways to do things |
| Forgiving | Letting go of bad feelings towards those who have done wrong; Giving people a second chance |
| Future-Minded | Thinking about the future and the impact of your decisions |
| Generous | Doing favors for others; Giving to others |
| Grateful | Being aware and thankful for good things; Expressing thanks |
| Humble | |
| Joyful | Feeling of great pleasure and happiness |
| Leader | Encouraging other people to get things done while also maintaining good relationships; Organizing group activities |
| Purposeful | Having a reason for being alive; Having a major life goal you are determined to reach |
| Responsible | Doing what you’re supposed to do; |
| Thrifty | Using money and other resources carefully; |