The whole purpose of this assignment is to start getting into the frame of mind that you can't give what you don't have. Meaning, if you fill yourself with judgement, anger and impatience, that's what you give to the world. If you fill yourself with self-compassion, forgiveness, and patience, that's what you give to the world. I believe we would all like to fill ourselves up with the positive to give both ourselves and this world and that is what this assignment is focused on......you first filling you so that you can be happy as well as a positive change in this world.
Self-care starts with awareness.
This week, you will be going to the authentic happiness website hosted through the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Martin Seligman’s Team (Seligman was one of the first heavy hitters to suggest we look at what’s right vs wrong with people and promoted positive psychology).
There you will take the VIA Survey of Character Strengths Assessment in preparation for the final assignment.
- Go to: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Links to an external site. (Use Chrome as your browser)
- Choose the language you wish to proceed in (located on the top right)
- Go to Questionnaires and select VIA Survey of Character Strengths
- Register (Create a user name and password)
Take The 240 question survey…… Go with your gut responses and submit a screen shot of your top 5 strengths explaining how you can apply each strength to your life either personally or professionally to rework your perspective and move forward more positively.
Example:
-I will use my kindness and generosity to help people in need to the best of my abilities.
-I will use my leadership strength in the workplace within group settings to reach goals that are needed to be accomplished, while preserving harmony and making everyone feel included.
-I will use my strength of honesty, authenticity, and genuineness with everyone I come in contact with, to show them that being your authentic self will always bring happiness, the happiness that comes from being yourself.
-I will use my citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty in my future career, to contribute to a given goal that can potentially positively impact the community as an engineer providing a public service.
-I will use my industry, diligence, and perseverance for the remaining four weeks of my college career to end the semester strong as planned.
Please refer to the rubric for grading criteria.
Rubric
Character Strengths
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTop 5 Character Strengths & Application |
| 5 pts | ||
Total Points: 5 |
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