Using Signature Strengths in a New Way

Description: Identify your signature Character Strengths using the VIA Character Strengths Survey. Once established, use one of these top strengths in a new and different way every day for one week.

Duration: 20 minute survey + 2 minutes per day

Frequency: Every day for one week

Benefits: Increased happiness and decreased depressive symptoms for six months

Reference: Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410–421. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.60.5.410