Social Intelligence is one of 24 universal character strengths and is within the virtue category of humanity. It is about your ability to notice and understand the motives and feelings of other people and yourself. It is one of the strengths that helps buffer against the negative effects of stress. You may notice this strength in someone who is keenly aware of the emotions of others and offers empathy to help them feel more comfortable when confronting challenges.
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Develop your character strength of social intelligence by using it in new ways. “Express your feelings in a healthy, direct way that someone can easily understand.”
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 social intelligence strength. https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/social-intelligence
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).