Can A Person’s Character Be Summed Up in 24 Points?
Today I took a self assessment test titled Values in Action Inventory of Strengths. The test required that I honestly answer 120 questions. From the answers I provided, 24 character strengths were generated – with number 1 being the strongest strength and 24 being the weakest.
My strengths are as follows:
- Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
- Love of Learning
- Humor
- Perseverance
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Kindness
- Love
- Prudence
- Curiosity
- Hope
- Leadership
- Social Intelligence
- Bravery
- Teamwork
- Judgment
- Zest
- Humility
- Perspective
- Creativity
- Self-Regulation
- Forgiveness
- Gratitude
- Spirituality
When I received and reviewed my strengths, I was surprised that I actually agreed with what was generated. I have never been a fan of personality or character quizzes because I have always felt that they never truly nail the essence of who I am. This was the first test that actually got the gist of my character.
I was extremely satisfied with points one, two, and three (Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence, Love of Learning, & Humor). I feel that those three points alone truly describe me as a person.
In regards to point one, Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence, the assessment states that I “notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.” This is completely true! I have always viewed my surrounds and occurrences in an artistic way. My mother always tells me that I romanticize everything. I have always taken pleasure in the simplest things and I always try to find the beauty in everything. Yet, I have never been able to find the exact words to explain this to people, until now.
Point two was not a surprise to me, for I have always known that I love to learn; but I was surprised that it was number two on the list. It made me realize how much I value knowledge and growth in myself and others.
My favorite point was number three, humor. I grew up in a very humorous household led by the king funny man himself, my father. From him I learned my humorous ways. When people first met me, they do not expect such a trait from me. It isn’t until people get to know me that they witness my funny side. It is nice to see that this characteristic is viewed as a strength, for I have never really viewed it in that manner. I have always seen it as a social benefit rather than a character strength.
I think this assessment was fun and beneficial. I loved the results I received. I believe this assessment was able to describe my character perfectly. I would totally recommend it to others.
