
82 brilliant positive psychology
Three importants points to remember about using
your strengths
1 Use your top character strengths
If you are not using your signature strengths enough you will
not feel as good as when you do! Find new ways to use your
strengths; try using your strengths in all areas of your life. If your
top strength is critical thinking, judgement or open-mindedness,
do you apply this strength to your emotional life as much as your
working life?
2 Notice and pay attention to those character traits at the
bottom of your list!
Using only your top strengths, indulging your passions, can lead
to neglecting ...