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Feb 2023
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Happy Class Week 19: Character Strengths

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This week felt light, as we prepare for another class weekend. I read an article for my Neuroscience class that had me questioning our underlying cultural ideas about perseverance and when we are expected to achieve. I also share my top 5 and lowest 5 Character Strengths and invite you to learn your own. Visit https://www.viacharacter.org/ to take the free s ... Show More
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