Honesty is one of 24 universal character strengths and is within the virtue category of courage. It is about being authentic with others and true to yourself. It involves speaking the truth, being genuine and acting sincere. You may notice this strength in someone who shares their vulnerabilities with others.
Is this one of your top strengths? Take the free VIA survey to get a rank order report of all 24 character strengths.
Develop your character strength of honesty by using it in new ways. “Be honest with someone about their best qualities.”
VIA character strengths are a family of positive personality traits reflected in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They are basic building blocks of a flourishing life and serve as pathways to PERMA wellbeing. Learn more about building your honesty strength. https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/honesty
Sources: Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners, Ryan M. Niemiec (2018).Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized and Happy at Work, Michelle McQuaid and Erin Lawn (2014).
