Blake Collis

Blake Collis VIA Character Strengths Profile 01/21/2022 1. Creativity WISDOM Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not limited to it. 2. Judgment WISDOM Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly. 3. Curiosity WISDOM Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering. 4. Perspective WISDOM Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself/others. 5. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence TRANSCENDENCE Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience. 6. Social Intelligence HUMANITY Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick. 7. Leadership JUSTICE Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen. 8. Bravery COURAGE Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what’s right even if there’s opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it. 9. Love of Learning WISDOM Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows. ©2022 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved. Blake Collis VIA Character Strengths Profile 01/21/2022 10. Prudence TEMPERANCE Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be regretted. 11. Kindness HUMANITY Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them. 12. Humor TRANSCENDENCE Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily telling) jokes. 13. Gratitude TRANSCENDENCE Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks. 14. Honesty COURAGE Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions. 15. Love HUMANITY Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing & caring are reciprocated; being close to people. 16. Teamwork JUSTICE Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share. 17. Zest COURAGE Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an adventure; feeling alive and activated. 18. Hope TRANSCENDENCE Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be brought about. ©2022 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved. Blake Collis VIA Character Strengths Profile 01/21/2022 19. Spirituality TRANSCENDENCE Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort. 20. Forgiveness TEMPERANCE Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting others’ shortcomings; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful. 21. Humility TEMPERANCE Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is. 22. Fairness JUSTICE Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance. 23. Perseverance COURAGE Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”; taking pleasure in completing tasks. 24. Self-Regulation TEMPERANCE Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites and emotions. CONTINUE YOUR STRENGTHS JOURNEY VIA Total 24 Character Strengths Report The VIA Total 24 Character Strengths Report is the ultimate, multifaceted review of your entire Character Strengths Profile. Explore all your character strengths to maximize engagement, happiness and well-being. Buy Now VIA Top 5 Character Strengths Report The VIA Top 5 Character Strengths Report is a shortened version of the Total 24 Report with an emphasis on the 5 highest strengths in your profile. Learn how these strengths impact your life and how to use them to find greater well-being. Buy Now ©2022 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.