1. Identify your top 5 core strengths, those that you would consider central to your identity.

If you encounter difficulties with this, consider reflecting on what a friend, family member, or colleague might say about your strengths. There are several free online surveys to assess this, such as the VIA Character Strengths Survey.

2. Utilizing at least 4 of your core strengths in your work can be beneficial.

Reflect on how these strengths are currently being used. Is there an opportunity to capitalize on your strengths or further incorporate these into your work and activities?

Reflect on how these strengths may have helped you overcome challenges or struggles in the past. Consider how your strengths may help you to work through or cope with a current stressor or challenges in the future.