Who are you
at your best?
You are unique in the world and united in your strengths with all of humanity. Discover your Character Strengths Profile and begin living each day as the very best version of yourself.
Discover Your Strengths
Take the Free Strengths Survey to begin living your best life. Research shows that applying your strengths can increase confidence, happiness, positive relationships and reduces stress and anxiety. Discover your strengths today!
Take The Survey Now!Help Others Build Their Strengths
The VIA Survey is trusted by researchers and professionals around the world to assess character strengths. Create your free VIA Pro Dashboard to distribute and manage the VIA Survey to your clients or students.
Learn MoreJoin the 30+ million people like you who have taken the VIA Survey to grow and flourish in all aspects of life.
Step 1
Discover Your Strengths
This short survey takes only 12 minutes - and 90% of survey takers look forward to applying their results.
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Activate Your Strengths
Research shows that using your character strengths can boost your well-being. Get started with one of VIA's easy-to-use reports or on-demand courses. VIA's reports and courses are all designed to make it easy for you to bring your strengths to life and feel more energized and confident.
Step 3
Meet Viana, Your AI Strengths Coach
To flourish and be the best you, you need to know the best you. With Viana by your side, and access to your unique VIA character strengths, you can unpack problems and blaze a trail toward personal and professional growth.
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Choose Your Path: MBSP or Workplace Certification (or both!)
VIA’s certification programs allow you to focus on the area that matters most to you. For those passionate about personal well-being and mindfulness, the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) Certification provides the tools to guide others through transformative mindfulness practices. For organizations looking to cultivate a positive and engaged workplace environment, the Workplaces at Their Best Certification offers a clear path to fostering a strengths-based culture.
Get MBSP CertifiedWhy Strengths Matter More Than Ever
Across the globe, people are struggling to enjoy their lives due to an array of mental health challenges while the desire to feel good is rated as a priority for many. Globally, 79% of respondents rated wellness as a priority while 42% of those said it was a top priority in their lives. (McKinsey)
Character Strengths Promote Flourishing
VIA Character Strengths are the only scientifically validated strengths assessment that helps people flourish across every aspect of their lives-and at each stage of life. People rely on their character strengths at age 22, 42, 62, and 82 to achieve goals, remain resilient, deepen relationships, and feel like their true selves.
At Work
People spend significant time at work - character strengths help people bounce back from difficulties while continuing to thrive and contribute to team morale.
At Home
Connections to the people we share our lives with are critical for thriving-character strengths help people appreciate each other and feel understood.
At School
The classroom is a place of growth and challenge. Character strengths give students, teachers, and professors an energizing source of confidence to draw from.