Character Strengths are the positive parts of your personality that impact how you think, feel, and behave. Scientists have identified 24 positive character strengths that you have the capacity to express. The VIA Survey helps adults and youth discover their unique character strengths profile. Knowing and applying your highest character strengths is the key to you being your best self.

Character strengths are different than your other personal strengths, such as your unique skills, talents, interests, and resources, because they reflect the "real" you—who you are at your core. Every individual possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, giving each person a unique character strengths profile.