Signature Strengths in New Ways

What is Signature Strengths in New Ways?

Using the VIA Classification of Character Strengths, this intervention involves identifying your top 5 signature strengths and deploying each in a novel way daily, producing sustained boosts in happiness and reductions in depression.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Signature Strengths in New Ways?

1. 1.Take the free VIA Character Strengths Survey at viacharacter.org to identify your top 5 signature strengths
2. 2.For each strength, brainstorm 7 novel ways to use it this week — one per day (e.g., if 'curiosity' is a strength, explore a new neighborhood, ask deeper questions in conversations, read outside your field)
3. 3.Track your strength use in a brief evening log: which strength did you use today? How? What was the effect on your mood?
4. 4.After 1 week, reflect: which novel uses felt most natural and energizing? Double down on those applications
5. 5.Monthly strength rotation: pick a lesser-used strength from your bottom 5 and practice it for a week to build versatility

How long does it take?

10 minutes daily + VIA survey (15 minutes once).

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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