Strengths: energizing activity that is done well and is done often.” — Dr Alex Linley.
“Strengths are defined as pre-existing capacities for particular way of behaving, thinking of feeling that are authentic, and energizing to the user, and enable optimal functioning, development and functioning. Energy is a core element of strengths.
The language we use has a huge way in the way we see the world, but we don’t yet have a full language for strengths.
Realizing strengths has a powerful double meaning. It’s about knowing our strengths and growing our strengths.”
“Strengths are adaptive solutions that have evolved throughout human history
The development of our strengths is shaped by evolution, nature, nurture, chance, adaptiveness and our actualizing tendency.
Some strengths are universally recognized and valued; other are likely to be more specific to particular cultures.
When we are using our strengths, we are more authentic and more energized, have higher levels of wellbeing and fulfillment, and are more likely to achieve our goals and deliver better performance.
Using strengths is the smallest thing that we can do to make the biggest difference.
If you work over an extended period of time at something that you are consistently good at, but draining to you, it leads to burn-out.
Not knowing your weaknesses can derail your performance. Therefore a strengths-development approach also needs to address these.”
Centre for Applied Positive Psychology
Why strengths development is important in the digital future
“The Curse of Mediocrity: comes from the belief that everyone should be good at everything, and when they are not, we should focus on developing the weak areas. There are five fundamentals of the strengths approach:
- “Strengths development focus on what is right with us (and not just fixing what is wrong).
- Strengths are part of our human nature. Every person in the world has strengths and deserves respect for their strengths.
- Our areas of potential are in our greatest strengths.
- We succeed in fixing our weaknesses only when we are able to also making the most of our strengths.
- Using our strengths is the smallest thing we can do to make a difference.
“People who use their strengths at work…
- Are more resilient
- Are more confident
- Have higher levels of self-esteem
- Have higher levels of energy and vitality
- Experience less stress
- Are more likely to achieve their goals
- Perform better at work
- Are more engaged at work
- Are more effective at developing themselves and growing as individuals”
Reference: Centre for Applied Positive Psychology
Want to know more?
- Complete the Strengths Profile Assessment and apply the tips from your strengths report to build on your strengths.
2. Read the Strengths Book:
3. Listen to the interview with Dr Alex Linley to hear the latest research from him and the team at the Centre of Applied Positive Psychology.
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