Connections between Wellbeing and Strengths
The application of strengths is rooted in positive psychology, a field that focuses on understanding and promoting human flourishing. Positive psychology emphasizes the importance of building on strengths and positive aspects of life, rather than solely focusing on fixing problems or weaknesses.
Wellbeing encompasses various aspects of our lives, including our physical, mental, and emotional health. Strengths-based approaches start with self-awareness supports all areas of wellbeing.
People who use their strengths every day are happier and healthier. In fact, they are six times as likely to be engaged in their job and three times as likely to report having an excellent quality of life.
Using our strengths in different domains of life can generate positive emotions. When we employ our strengths, we feel a sense of competence, accomplishment, and self-efficacy. These positive emotions contribute to confidence, overall wellbeing and life satisfaction.
When individuals engage in activities that align with their strengths, they are more likely to experience a state of deep concentration and enjoyment where time seems to fly by, known as ‘flow’. Engaging in activities that utilize our strengths can lead to increased satisfaction and a sense of fulfilment.
Identifying and utilising our strengths can also contribute to a sense of meaning and purpose in life. When we use our strengths to contribute to something greater than ourselves, we experience a deeper sense of fulfilment and satisfaction.
Leveraging our strengths can enhance our ability to cope with challenges and setbacks. When we tap into our strengths during difficult times, we can draw upon our internal resources, which can increase our resilience and enable us to navigate adversity more effectively.
Understanding and leveraging our strengths can have a profound impact on our overall wellbeing. By recognizing our unique qualities and intentionally incorporating them into our lives, we can experience increased engagement, positive emotions, meaning, and resilience.
When whole teams leverage their individual and collective strengths the effect is amplified to the benefit of the individual, the team, and the organisation. Whilst cultural differences can influence how certain strengths are perceived, strengths-based work recognises that every single person is unique and so encourages focus on the value and power of diversity and inclusion in its broadest interpretation.
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