STRENGTHS AND

WEAKNESSES
STRENGTH -defined as
character traits or
skills that are
considered positive.
STRENGTH -Strengths include
knowledge,
attributes, skills,
and talents.
WEAKNESSES -defined as character
traits or skills that
are considered
negative or not as
well developed.
WEAKNESSES -Weaknesses include
blind spots, poorly
developed skills, or
problematic personal
behaviors.
5 TYPES OF STRENGTHS
1. INTERPERSONAL
• leadership
STRENGTHS
• teamwork
• kindness
• forgiveness
• fairness
2. INTELLECTUAL • love of learning
STRENGTHS • creativity
• curiosity
• open-
mindedness
3. EMOTIONAL
STRENGTHS • ZEST
• HOPE
• BRAVERY
4. STRENGTHS OF • prudence
RESTRAINT • self-
regulation
• honesty
5. THEOLOGICAL • religiousness
STRENGTHS (or faith)
• gratitude
• appreciation
of beauty
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?
1 It increases self-
awareness

2 It helps you
understand others
3 It shows you what to
focus on

4 It shows you what

you need to improve
5 It can help you
appreciate yourself
more
FIND YOUR STRENGTHS
 These could be acquired
from education and
SKILLS
experience (e.g., computer
skills, languages, degrees,
certificates, and technical
abilities).
 These are your unique
STRENGTHS
PERSONAL
qualities (e.g., reliable,
flexible, kind, hard
working, creative,
punctual, and positive).
CHARACTER
STRENGTHS
CHARACTER STRENGTHS
CREATIVITY CURIOSITY LOVE FAIRNESS PRUDENCE HOPE
I am interested in I value relationships I treat people equally I am careful and I am optimistic,
I think of novel ways learning and expect the best and
and being close to and without bias. cautious when
to achieve tasks. discovering more believe in good
people. making decisions.
about the world. outcomes.

JUDGMENT HONESTY KINDNESS FORGIVENESS HUMILITY HUMOR

I think carefully I am a genuine I accept and move on
I enjoy helping and I don't think higher of I enjoy laughter,
about new things and person who speaks from the hurt and
doing deeds for myself and I allow making jokes and
weigh up evidence. the truth and acts shortcomings
others. others to shine. creating happiness.
responsibly. of others.

LOVE OF BRAVERY SOCIAL SELF- APPRECIATIO SPIRITUALITY

LEARNING I accept challenges,
INTELLIGENC REGULATION N OF BEAUTY I believe in a higher
I enjoy mastering am resilient and act IEam aware of the I am disciplined and I enjoy excellence, purpose and have
new concepts. on my convictions. feelings of others. controlled in beauty and skills in strong beliefs.
my responses. life.

PERSPECTIVE ZEST TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP GRATITUDE PERSEVERANC

I provide counsel and I am enthusiastic and I work well with I organize, encourage
I am aware and
EI finish what I start,
help others to see the energetic about life. other people and am and motivate others overcoming obstacles
thankful for things
greater a loyal member of a to achieve team and
that happen.
picture. group. goals. challenges.
CREATIVITY
I think of novel
ways to achieve
tasks.
CURIOSITY I am interested in
learning and
discovering more
about the world.
LOVE I value
relationships and
being close to
people.
FAIRNESS
I treat people
equally and
without bias.
PRUDENCE I am careful and
cautious when
making
decisions.
HOPE I am optimistic,
expect the best
and believe in
good outcomes.
JUDGMENT I think carefully
about new things
and weigh up
evidence.
HONESTY I am a genuine
person who speaks
the truth and acts
responsibly.
KINDNESS I enjoy helping
and doing deeds
for others.
FORGIVENESS I accept and
move on from
the hurt and
shortcomings
of others.
HUMILITY HUMILITY
I don't think higher of
myself and I allow
others to shine.
HUMOR HUMOR
I enjoy laughter,
making jokes and
creating happiness.
 LOVE OF
LEARNING
LOVE OF
LEARNING
I enjoy mastering
new concepts.
BRAVERY I accept
challenges, am
resilient and act
on my
convictions.
 I am aware of the
INTELLIGENCE feelings of others
SOCIAL

and know how to

interact socially.
REGULATION I am disciplined
SELF-

and controlled in
my responses.
 OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE
APPRECIATION
I enjoy
excellence,
beauty and skills
in life.
SPIRITUALITY I believe in a
higher purpose
and have strong
beliefs.
PERSPECTIVE I provide counsel
and help others to
see the greater
picture.
ZEST I am enthusiastic
and energetic
about life.
TEAMWORK I work well with
other people and
am a loyal
member of a
group.
LEADERSHIP I organize,
encourage and
motivate others
to achieve team
goals.
GRATITUDE I am aware and
thankful for
things that
happen.
PERSEVERANCE I finish what I
start, overcoming
obstacles and
challenges.
 CREATIVITY CURIOSITY LOVE FAIRNESS PRUDENCE HOPE
I think of novel ways to I am interested in I value relationships I treat people equally I am careful and I am optimistic, expect
achieve tasks. learning and and being close to and without bias. cautious when making the best and believe in
good

CHECKLIST discovering
more about
the world.
people. decisions.
outcomes.

JUDGMENT HONESTY KINDNESS FORGIVENESS HUMILITY HUMOR

I think carefully about I am a genuine person I enjoy helping and I accept and move on I do not regard myself as I enjoy laughter,
new things and weigh who speaks the truth doing deeds for others. from the hurt and more important than making jokes and
up evidence. and acts shortcomings someone creating
responsibly. of others. else and allow happiness.
others to shine.

LOVE OF BRAVERY SOCIAL SELF- APPRECIATIO SPIRITUALITY

LEARNING I accept challenges, am INTELLIGENC REGULATION N OF BEAUTY I believe in a higher
resilient and act on my purpose and have
I enjoy mastering new
convictions.
E
I am aware of the I am disciplined and I enjoy excellence,
strong
concepts. feelings of controlled in beauty and
beliefs.
others. my responses. skills in life.

PERSPECTIVE ZEST TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP GRATITUDE PERSEVERANC

I provide counsel and I am enthusiastic and I work well with other I organize, encourage I am aware and EI finish what I start,
help others to see the energetic about life. people and am a loyal and motivate others to thankful for things that overcoming obstacles
greater member of a achieve happen. and
picture. group. team goals. challenges.