Hope is one of 24 universal character strengths and is within the virtue category of transcendence. It is about expecting something positive; being future minded. You may also notice this strength in someone who shifts the focus in a conversation toward a silver lining. Hope is one of two character strengths most strongly linked with happiness.
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Develop your character strength of hope by using it in new ways. “Hope is contagious, so prioritize your time with hopeful colleagues and notice how they’re overcoming the challenges they encounter.”
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 hope. https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/hope
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).