Week 2: Assignment #4
Writing 1:What are other “good things” about people — personality traits like ”creative, wise, brave, honest, enthusiastic, kind, etc.” — qualities that make our lives better and which we can use to improve our happiness and success? We call these attributes “signature strengths.” List a few and explain what they mean.
1. Outgoing- Not being afraid to go after what you want.
2. Unique- Special (not like that!), not like everyone else.
3. Courteous- Being polite to others and respecting other people.
4. Charismatic- Able to make others enthused about something.
5. Genial- Cheerful and kind.
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Writing 2:
Think about a time in your life that you showed that you had one of these signature strengths. Think about it, remember what happened, what the circumstances were, what you did and why you did it. How did you feel about what you did, and what did it show you about yourself?
Almost everyday people show signature strengths and don’t really think about it to be significant. I would have to say that I’m an outgoing person. The things I want and get aren’t that big, but one day they will be. I remember my mom told me she was going to stop handing me money for things like lunch and anything else I wanted and told me I had to work for my money and learn how to save it. Soon after when I realized she wasn’t kidding around I started to look for a job. Eventually I got one and I’ve worked there for almost two years now. I manage to pay my bills and have money left over; I’ve become a little more responsible and learned to manage my money. I feel really independant because I don’t have to ask people for money and it shows that I don’t need to depend on anyone.
