VIA Character Strength Spotlight: Curiosity

December 07, 2020

Curiosity is one of 24 universal character strengths and is within the virtue category of wisdom. It is about exploration. It is one of the strengths that is most connected to life satisfaction and engagement. Curiosity is associated with creativity. You may notice this strength in someone who enjoys delving into new information and engaging in new experiences.

Is this one of your top strengths? Take the free VIA survey to get a rank order report of all 24 character strengths.

Develop your character strength of curiosity by using it in new ways. “Ask follow up questions when someone shares good news with you so you can help them capitalize on the positivity.”

VIA character strengths are a family of positive personality traits reflected in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They are basic building blocks of a flourishing life and serve as pathways to PERMA wellbeing. Learn more about building your curiosity strength. https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/curiosity

Sources: Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners, Ryan M. Niemiec (2018). Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized and Happy at Work, Michelle McQuaid and Erin Lawn (2014).

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