Authentic Happiness
Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment BY MARTIN E. P. SELIGMAN, Ph.D. – Free Press © 2002 – 336 Pages FOCUS ON YOUR STRENGTHS Science shows that as we get to know our strengths amd use them daily, our happiness and well-being increase. There are 23 character strengths and they are as follows:
- Vitality
- Appreciation
- Kindness
- Creativity
- Prudence
- Forgiveness/Mercy
- Gratitude
- Curiosity
- Humor
- Perspective
- Humility/Modesty
- Spirituality
- Hope
- Self-Control
- Intelligence (social, emotional, personal)
- Learning
- Open-mindedness
- Bravery
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Citizenship
- Love
- Persistence