Sometimes it seems like the saying “only the good die young” is true. But is it? Weziak-Bialowolska, Bialowolski, and Niemiec report the impact of honesty and integrity on physical and mental health ...

If you know me at all, you may not be surprised that judgment, perspective and honesty are among my five strongest character strengths, based on a self-assessment I went through after listening to ...

What is the link between character strengths and careers? This is one of the most popular questions I receive in my character strengths workshops. The short answer is: We need more research on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology shows that having a ...

Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

The VIA Survey, grounded in decades of science, shows that in a study of 3,000 participants, people were five times more likely to take positive action that improves mental health and well-being.

We all face stress and struggles. When we are stressed, it is hard to imagine that we already have what we need to make things better. Often, we look outside for both the source of our stress and the ...

Many senior executives focus on strategy. Others may emphasize setting policy or reengineering business processes. Yet, before they can realize any of these priorities, organizations need a supportive ...

Joe Biden wants to make this election about character. And why not? Even The Wall Street Journal editorial board recently opined that “Mr. Trump can’t win a character contest with Mr. Biden.” ...

Movies for kids and teens aren’t only designed to entertain. They can also be imbued with messages about what’s right and wrong, what actions make a hero or villain, and how to navigate moral dilemmas ...