Strengths-Based Reflection: How My VIA Profile Evolved from 2025 to 2026

As we approach the end of another year, I always set aside time to reflect—not just on accomplishments, but on personal growth.

For me, one of the most meaningful tools in that reflection process is the VIA Character Strengths Survey. As a life coach, I use this strengths-based framework not only to guide my clients but also to stay grounded in my own growth journey.

Over the past year, my profile has shifted in subtle but powerful ways. Here’s a look at what’s evolved—and what I’ve learned.

✨ 2025 → 2026: A Foundation of Intentionality

When I reviewed my profile at the start of 2025, these were my top five character strengths:

1. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

2. Prudence

3. Love of Learning

4. Hope

5. Perspective

This reflected a year rooted in thoughtful planning, learning, visionary optimism, and a sense of wonder. I was building with care, envisioning possibilities, and approaching life with a balance of curiosity and caution.

🌟 2025 → 2026: An Expansion into Authenticity and Connection

Fast forward to the end of 2025—and into 2026—my strengths profile evolved:

1. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

2. Love of Learning

3. Social Intelligence (New)

4. Prudence

5. Honesty (New)

Several strengths stayed steady (hello again, Beauty & Excellence and Learning), but others shifted upward—particularly Social Intelligence and Honesty.

This signaled a deepening focus on authentic connection, clear communication, and integrity. I’m entering 2026 with more trust in my voice, more presence in relationships, and a stronger alignment between who I am and how I lead.

💬 What This Means for My Life Coaching Practice

These shifts aren’t just personal—they impact how I coach.

• I lead with more empathy and emotional insight.

• I ask deeper, more courageous questions.

• I encourage clients to step into their unique voice and vision—just as I continue stepping into mine.

Strengths work is never static. It evolves as we do. It meets us where we are—and helps us grow into who we’re becoming.

🌱 Ready to Explore Your Own Strengths?

If you’ve never taken the VIA Character Strengths Survey, I invite you to do so. It’s free, research-based, and incredibly revealing. You’ll gain language for your strengths—and a mirror for your growth.

👉 Take the VIA Survey here

Let this be the year you grow with clarity, confidence, and character.