Using your strengths every day is a way to increase your energy, make an impact and enjoy life more. You can use strengths to overcome burnout and move to well-being.
The three hallmark signs of burnout are:
- Exhaustion, especially emotional exhaustion
- Depersonalization – insensitive and callous toward patient and family concerns; referring to patients as diagnoses rather than by name all the way to being sarcastic or bullying
- Low self-value – diminished sense of self-worth and feeling like what you do has little impact
According to research done by VIA Institute on Character, people who use their strengths every day are
- 3x more likely to report having an excellent quality of life
- 6 x more likely to be engaged at work
What are character strengths? Valued qualities that have been found across cultures and time that lead to a meaningful life. VIA has identified 24 character strengths which exist in varying degrees and varying relationship to one another for each of us. Every person has a unique combination of these 24 strengths. Building on your strengths has a lasting impact on happiness and well-being.
Take the VIA survey to find out your strengths. You can get information from the website on how to integrate your strengths into your daily life. Contact me to develop a personal plan and have accountability to implement it. Our discussions will help you to overcome some obstacles and also see the impact.
Take advantage of your character strengths to become a happier better version of you. To bring more of your strengths to empower your life, contact me.
Revitalize Your Life,
Dina, Well-Being Coach
203.744.YOU3 (9683)
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