Discover Your Inner Superhero! 🦸♀️
Ever wonder what makes you fabulous? We're not talking about your favourite video game skills or your ability to memorize song lyrics (though those are pretty cool, too!). We're talking about the real you—your core strengths.
Think of your strengths as personal superpowers. The VIA Strengths Survey helps you discover them. It's not a test you can fail; it's a tool to help you see what's already great about you!
What Are VIA Strengths? 🤔
VIA stands for Values in Action. It's a system developed by scientists that identifies 24 universal character strengths. These aren't just things you're good at; they're the positive parts of your personality that make you feel alive and at your best.
For example, maybe you're always the one who helps a friend study for a test. That could be the strength of kindness. Or maybe you're the person who often disagrees with others. That's the strength of perspective. The survey helps you identify your top five signature strengths—the ones that are most true to you.
Why Do Your Strengths Matter? ✨
Understanding your strengths is like having a secret map to success. When you know what you're naturally good at, you can:
Boost Your Confidence: Knowing your strengths helps you feel good about yourself and what you bring to the table.
Find Your Passion: Your strengths can point you toward activities, hobbies, and even future jobs that you'll love. If curiosity is a top strength, maybe you'd be a great journalist or scientist!
Improve Your Relationships: When you use your strengths, you can be a better friend, a more supportive family member, and a kinder person. For example, if fairness is one of your strengths, you'll be an awesome teammate in sports or group projects.
Handle Challenges: Life can be tough, but leaning on your strengths can help you bounce back from setbacks. If perseverance is a strength, you'll be more likely to stick with a challenge until you succeed.
How Can I Use My Strengths? 🚀
Once you know your top strengths, the real fun begins! Here are a few ways to put them into action:
At School: Use your love of learning to tackle a tough subject, or your creativity to make a school project stand out.
In Your Hobbies: If you're strong in leadership, maybe you're the one who organizes a video game tournament or a neighbourhood basketball game.
In Your Community: Use your bravery to stand up for a friend, or your social intelligence to help someone who's feeling left out.
Better Yet!
Once you learn the language of strengths, you can put it into practice to improve your relationships:
With friends and classmates: Use your strength language to support and encourage those around you.
With family: Note how your parents show their strengths differently, and better appreciate them.
With teachers: Better understand how your teacher can help you, tap into their strengths, and understand their perspective.
Focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses can shift your mindset from the negative to the positive. You will be happier!
Ready to discover your superpowers?
Sign up for our three session workshop with Dr. Jane Webster
Jane is a national board-certified health and wellness coach, retired professor, award-winning teacher, and author who loves helping people discover what they’re good at and how to use those strengths to make a difference. She believes everyone has unique talents worth sharing with the world.
3 sessions for $30 total
Tuesdays November 4, 11, 18, 2025
Grades 9 to 11: 3:00-4:30 pm
CEGEP & university: 7:00-8:30 p m
Location : St. James Church Hall
642 Main Rd, Hudson, QC