1. Character Strengths
An Overview

2. Definition: mental toughness and courage
GRIT
Traits:
Finishes whatever task has been started
Stays committed to a plan, project, book, activity, etc.
Keeps working hard even when they feel like quitting
Tries hard even after experiencing failure
Definition:
mental toughness and courage

3. Definition: A control over your feelings and/or your actions
SELF-CONTROL
Traits:
Comes to class prepared
Follows class norms
Stays on task and gets to work
Pays attention and resists distraction
Remains calm, even when provoked
Allows others to speak without interrupting
Is polite and courteous to others
Definition:
A control over your feelings and/or your actions

4. SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE Definition:
Traits:
Able to find solutions during conflicts with others
Shows concern and care about the feelings of others
Adapts to different social situations
Aware of non-verbal communication
Definition:
The ability to form and build rewarding relationships with others

5. Definition: A strong desire to know or learn something
CURIOSITY
Traits:
Eager to explore
Asks questions to help learn and understand better
Takes an active interest in learning
Definition:
A strong desire to know or learn something

6. Definition: A feeling of appreciation or thanks
GRATITUDE
Traits:
Recognizes the contribution of others
Shows appreciation for opportunities
Expresses appreciation by saying thank you or doing something nice in return
Definition:
A feeling of appreciation or thanks

7. Definition: A feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen
OPTIMISM
Traits:
Believes that effort will improve the future
Responds to failure and bad situations by thinking about things they could do to make it better
Stays motivated, even when things don’t go as planned
Believes improvement is possible
Definition:
A feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen

8. Definition: Lively excitement and feelings of enjoyment and enthusiasm
ZEST
Traits:
Actively participates
Shows enthusiasm and excitement
Approaches new situations with excitement and energy
Definition:
Lively excitement and feelings of enjoyment and enthusiasm

9. QUICK WRITE-
What character strengths do you feel you do well? Explain.
What character strengths do you feel are weak? Explain.
Which character strengths do you want to work on this week?