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Science of Strengths
Sandeep Gautam
Learner | Relator | Maximizer | Arranger | Individualization
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
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.
Results from Gallup Research
Impact of leveraging Strengths: On day-to-day life
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
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
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
Finding Flow
Self-determination theory
Autonomy (choice & control)Mastery (competence &
development)Relatedness (connectedness &
bonding)Purpose (cohesion & meaning)
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
Thank You!
Q&A– Sandeep Gautam– [email protected]– http://www.flourishmentoring.com