How does it work?

Each piece of our jewellery represents a character strength.  Wearing this strength reminds you moment to moment who you are and who you would like to be.  Science has shown that focusing on these strengths increases our happiness and satisfaction with life.

How do I choose my strength necklace or earrings?

Research into the science of character strengths indicates that if you nurture any of the 24 character strengths or 6 virtues, your wellbeing will improve.  You can choose your jewellery pieces based on your top strengths, or just a strength or virtue you wish to cultivate in your life. There are no rules!  

How do I know my top strengths?

Researchers have designed surveys to help us identify our top strengths or signature strengths.  These are the strengths which come easily and we like to use.  Reading through the strengths and considering if it is like me or not like me, helps to determine which strengths resonate most strongly. Asking close friends and family can help us become more aware of which strengths we show to the world. 

How do I choose a strength for a loved one?

Recognising strengths in others can be both gratifying for you and the person receiving the jewellery.  Helping another person recognise their strengths is a very meaningful gift in itself.  When choosing a strength for someone else, it can be helpful to close your eyes and think of this person. What are the first words which come to mind? These words will often lead you to one of our strengths or virtues.   Taking the next step and letting the person know ‘when you have noticed them using this strength’ builds on the positive impact.  It can be also good to consider their current life challenges and changes and what strength they may need right now. 

How might I nurture a strength?

The first step in nurturing a strength is to become more aware of it.  Our jewellery serves as a symbolic, tactile and aesthetically pleasing reminder of our strengths.  You carry your strengths with you. We can become more mindful of our strengths through connecting to the present moment. As we put the jewellery on, we might take it as opportunity to have a mindful moment and check in with ourselves. 

Research has found:

·       Strengths can provide us with direction when we are setting future goals. 

·       When people think of new ways to use a character strength, they feel happier which lasts for up to 3 years

·       Using strengths to overcome challenges supports us to be resilient