Strengths & Virtues
Everyone has a characteristic set of strengths and virtues, that is, things that they are naturally “good” or “strong” on. Research in Positive Psychology suggests that there are (at least) 24 strengths and virtues that are recognized in most cultures.
How to Build a Personal Strength Stack
Most of us likely know at least a few of our personal strengths, but the harder question is whether those strengths work in tandem. A [...]
How to Use Your Strengths Without Burning Out
There can be something incredibly disorienting about feeling burned out when doing the activities you genuinely love. If you’re doing what comes naturally and relying [...]
Personality Types & Popular Psychological Models
Personality types have long fascinated psychologists, researchers, and ordinary people seeking to better understand themselves and others. From popular online quizzes to clinical assessment tools, [...]
Using the Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN) in Practice
When I became fascinated by the ability of endurance athletes to push their minds and bodies to their limits, personality was an obvious area to [...]
Do Personality Traits Impact Coaching & Therapy Outcomes?
As young people, we often feel desperate to display our individuality yet also find a group in which we feel secure. When I was a [...]
What Are Character Strengths & Virtues?
As a psychologist interested in exploring what drives human potential, I regularly return to one key insight: Our character strengths shape who we are and [...]
Character Traits: How to Foster the Good & Manage the Bad
As a psychologist and educator with over a decade of experience integrating character development into clinical treatment, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of cultivating [...]
Courage: An Essential Virtue for Authentic Living
Brené Brown’s (2012) book Daring Greatly is a sensation. Its title, however, could be seen to highlight a common misconception about courage: that it is [...]
Type B Personality Advantages: Stress Less, Achieve More
Type B personalities, known for their relaxed, patient, and easygoing nature, offer unique advantages in both personal and professional contexts. There are myriad benefits to [...]
Jungian Psychology: Unraveling the Unconscious Mind
Alongside Sigmund Freud, the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) is one of the most important innovators in the field of modern depth [...]
