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Science of Strengths Sandeep Gautam Learner | Relator | Maximizer | Arranger | Individualization

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Science of Strengths

Sandeep Gautam

Learner | Relator | Maximizer | Arranger | Individualization

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Positive psychology and strengths

Disease Model Health Model Focus on weaknesses Focus on strengths

Overcoming deficiencies Building competencies

Avoiding pain Seeking pleasure

Running from unhappiness Pursuing happiness

Neutral state (0) as ceiling No ceiling

Tensionless as ideal Creative tension as ideal

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neurosis, anger, anxiety, wellbeing, satisfaction, joydepression, psychosis excitement, happiness

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Focus on Strengths

3 Times more likely to report having an excellent quality of life.

6 Times more likely to report being successful in their jobs.

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Results from Gallup Research

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Impact of leveraging Strengths: On day-to-day life

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How strengths work?

Energize one and thus help move towards important goals

Fulfill basic needs and are in line with basic motivations like autonomy and competence.

Neural basis: easier to strengthen existing neural connections (synapses) than build new ones.

Can even overcome depression

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Personality and strengths

50 % heritable or genetic contribution Rest is due to peers we choose or

developmental unfolding. Happiness is similarly 50 % under genetic

control and only 40 % is under control if intentional activities.

Strengths too unlikely to change drastically

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Flow

‘being in the zone’, ‘Peak experiences’ When does time stand still for you? When do you find yourself doing something you don’t

want to end? More flow experiences in college (hobbies, sports

etc vis-a-vis watching TV) led to:– more self-esteem– better social relationships – more successful careers

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Finding Flow

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Self-determination theory

Autonomy (choice & control)Mastery (competence &

development)Relatedness (connectedness &

bonding)Purpose (cohesion & meaning)

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Character strengths

Measures of strengths – Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 (Gallup)– VIA (survey of values in different cultures)– Realise 2– SternghtsScope– StandOut

Other methods– At my best– +ve 360º assessment

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Thank You!

Q&A– Sandeep Gautam– [email protected]– http://www.flourishmentoring.com