Ways To Use Your VIA Strengths
August 18, 2015 by VIA Institute on Character ·
By: Tayyab Rashid, Ph.D., University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada Afroze Anjum, Psych.D, Toronto District School Board, Canada CORE VIRTUE: WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE acquisition and use of knowledge I. Curiosity : Curiosity is taking an interest in all of ongoing experience. It involves actively recognizing and... Read More
Integrating Mindfulness and Character Strengths
August 18, 2015 by VIA Institute on Character ·
In this post we will answer these common questions about Mindfulness and the integration of Mindfulness and Character Strengths: -What is mindfulness? -What are character strengths? -Why integrate mindfulness and character strengths? -How do you practice with mindfulness and character strengths? What is mindfulness? The scientific definition of mindfulness... Read More
VIA Strengths Images to Share
August 16, 2015 by VIA Institute on Character ·
Below are some of our infographics we have created on our 24 VIA character strengths. Please share them on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook or other networks…or print them out to post on a wall. We use the hashtag #VIAstrengths. ... Read More
VIA Character Strengths at Work
July 19, 2015 by VIA Institute on Character ·
The VIA Institute on Character joined up with workplace well-being expert and best-selling author, Michelle McQuaid, to check on the progress American workers are making in identifying and leveraging their strengths at work. 1,000 employees across the country, ranging in age from 18 to 55, were randomly surveyed to see... Read More
Hope For The Future
December 12, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
The VIA strength of hope means that you expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control. Read More
The Value of Perspective
September 10, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
Perspective makes you valuable to others for counsel since you can help people see the big picture and alternative points of view. Being able to see things from a variety of perspectives is especially helpful in calming yourself and others during times of emotional upset. http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths/Perspective Read More
Do You Already Have the Solution to your Problem?
July 19, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
One of the most common reasons that individuals seek help from therapists, coaches and psychologists is to get assistance dealing with an issue they are currently struggling with, either internally (ie: depression/anxiety, weight management) or externally (ie: relationship issues, work disengagement). Everyone is dealt their fair share of problems,... Read More
The Ingredients of a Thriving Team
July 19, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
Creating a cohesive, connected work team is sometimes like baking a delicious cake. When you are baking, each of the individual ingredients has its own unique flavors and properties that are needed, in the right measurements, to achieve the proper consistency and taste in the final product. The same... Read More
Strengths In and Out of Prison
July 11, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
Nearly fifty years ago, Art Winstanley decided he wanted to be a Denver Police Officer. As a young man in his early twenties with a wife and two young children, he liked the idea of having a secure job that also offered adventure and power. He was athletic, energetic... Read More
Leadership Strengths
July 11, 2014 by VIA Institute on Character ·
Positional and situational leadership As any successful leader will say, it is important to know thyself – to know one’s strengths and how to use them in managing or leading a group of people toward a common mission or goal. This is particularly important for “positional leaders” who have... Read More