Humility

Humility is one of the most underrated character strengths, in my opinion. Often times, being humble can be misinterpreted as being a "pushover" or lacking confidence. However, I think those that possess a lot of humility actually have the most accurate assessment of their strengths and abilities. They know their strengths, but they don't feel the need to boast about them. They also are the first to admit when they are wrong or have made a mistake. Pride is a stumbling block for so many people, so I really admire those with humility because they possess a sort of quiet confidence that makes them more powerful than the loudest, most outwardly confident voices in the room. People with humility are often some of the kindest people you will meet as well. This is because they know how to set their selves aside and care for the needs of others. I think because gentleness is often a side effect of humility, people mistake the kindness of a humble person for weakness or even low self-esteem. However, I think people who possess true humility are not low in self worth; they just do not need the attention of others to feed it. While humility is not one of my top three traits, it is something I try to practice in my daily life.

When was the last time you showed humility in a situation? Do you feel that it came from a place of weakness or strength? Reflect on how you felt in that moment.