The Seven Character Strengths and Corresponding Behaviors

 Grit

• Finishes whatever s/he began

• Sticks with a project or activity for more than a few weeks

• Tries very hard even after experiencing failure

• Stays committed to goals

• Keeps working hard even when s/he felt like quitting

   

Zest

• Actively participates

• Shows enthusiasm

• Approaches new situations with excitement and energy

Curiosity

• Is eager to explore new things

• Asks questions to help s/he learn better

• Takes an active interest in learning

Self Control

School Work

• Comes to class prepared

• Remembers and follows directions

• Gets to work right away instead of waiting until the last minute

• Pays attention and resists distractions

Interpersonal

• Remains calm even when criticized or otherwise provoked

• Allows others to speak without interrupting

• Is polite to adults and peers

• Keeps temper in check

Optimism

• Believes that effort will improve his/her future

• When bad things happened, s/he thinks about things they could do to make it better next time

• Stays motivated, even when things don’t go well

• Believes that s/he could improve on things they aren’t good at

Gratitude

• Recognizes what other people do for them

• Shows appreciation for opportunities

• Expresses appreciation by saying thank you

• Does something nice for someone else as a way of saying thank you

Social Intelligence

• Is able to find solutions during conflicts with others

• Shows that s/he cares about the feelings of others

• Adapts to different social situations