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I use this strength to admire the beauty and excellence in the things that are all around me. Most of which would include, art - in all of its forms - especially literature. I always take a moment to really see where I am and what surrounds me. Instead of putting my head down and watching my phone to pass the time I typically will listen to music or an audiobook and watch as the world passes by me on the train. I enjoy acknowledging my surroundings and seeing new things.

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2. In What Areas Of My Life Do I Use This Strength?

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2. In What Areas Of My Life Do I Use This Strength?

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At work, I am able to use my VIA character strength to admire the excellence in the staff members and students that make up this prestigious educational institution. The primary reason why I chose to go back to school and study towards a graduate degree was because of the admiration I had for my students through their dedication and determination to better themselves through furthering their education.

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3. In What Other Areas Of My Life Could I Use It More?

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3. In What Other Areas Of My Life Could I Use It More?

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If I could use this strength more in my personal home life as it could benefit me by allowing me to see the beauty and excellence in the people that I love and care for the most. Often times we are the toughest on the ones closest to us and unfortunately we can quickly forget how brilliant they can be when you just step back, observe, and admire.

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4. What Are Other Ways I Could Use This Strength?

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4. What Are Other Ways I Could Use This Strength?

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I could use this character strength to try and get back into my passion for photography. It has been quite a number of years since I've last conducted serious photo shoots. When I get into it, I can really enjoy the beauty and skills required to produce a great image.

I have also recently dabbled in graphic design. I have taken a couple of creative-based courses towards the completion of my GDE program which has allowed me to explore this interest further by allowing me to draft projects in a visually compelling way. Most recently, I have had the opportunity to create a number of fun marketing materials for a small ice cream parlor up north owned by some family members. I primarily use Canva at the moment as I find that with the Pro version provided to me by my employer, I am able to do many things in a short amount of time, while still producing favorable results.

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5. What Is My plan? What Exactly Would I Like To Do? How Frequently?

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5. What Is My plan? What Exactly Would I Like To Do? How Frequently?

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Photography: A number of years ago I produced a number of photo projects back in the day that I appreciate to this day and have thought about getting framed and hung on the walls of my home. I would first need to search through my external hard drives for which images I enjoy the most. Next I would upload the files to an image editing software to ensure the minor and necessary tweaks are done. Next I would choose the printing style best suited for images selected and simply order the prints and hang them in suitable frames.

Graphic Design: I really enjoyed my recent design projects and would like to explore further opportunities that would allow for me to continue learning and admiring the results of my work. I have been introduced to a software that allows people to market their work and receive job requests from others for projects they need your assistance in creating. This is something that could allow for me to explore my passion for design and could also set me up with a small financial kick-back as well.

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There is no time like the present!

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7. What Will Happen If I Achieve My Goals?

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7. What Will Happen If I Achieve My Goals?

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If I am successful in the plan described, I will far more be able to engage with my VIA character strength "Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence". I will work to bring this strength into all aspects of my life - both professionally as well as personally. I look forward to engaging with my creative side and learning to appreciate the beauty and excellence in things I wouldn't normally be able to.