One of the exercises I enjoy sharing in counselling sessions around identity is the VIA strengths survey. This is a 10-minute questionnaire that puts 24 character strengths or values into a unique order for you depending on YOUR answers. It's helped me get to know my younger counselling clients better, and can be very validating for anyone who may not hear positive validation or affirmations very often.
My top 5 strengths have always been these:
- Curiosity
- Love of learning
- Creativity
- Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
- Humour (or humor, depending on where in the world you are!)
And share your top 5!