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Are You Meant to Be a Positive Psychology Coach?

Choose the best answers for you (don't overthink).
This is not a strength for me.
I'm working on it.
I've mastered this!
Spirituality and science are compatible topics for you.
You have above-average emotional intelligence.
Empathy and compassion are two of your strengths.
You know that both too little positivity, and too much, can increase problems.
You know that over-helping can be a disservice to others.
You are ready to work tirelessly for the profession of your dreams.
You integrate mind, body, and spirit.
You understand that credentials matter in positive psychology.
You naturally acknowledge people.
You understand that everyone is trying their best.
You love that psychology now focuses on what is working well instead of just what is wrong with people.
You’ve taken one or more courses on positive psychology or plan to do so soon.
You love having conversations about what matters most to someone else.
You can adapt positive psychology interventions to new situations.
You love studying the neuroscience of positive growth.
You’re naturally curious.
You welcome the rigors or professionalism and are a creative pioneer, as well.
You frequently read articles, books, and even research papers about positive psychology.
You help people be their best rather than just heal.
You know that positivity and success are correlated.
You can put your ego out of the way when helping others.
You’re not happy every minute, but you generally feel good about your life.
You want to change the world in positive ways.
You understand that strengths and values energize people, while unmet needs tend to drain them.
You love personal development and personal growth.
You want to join a profession that expresses your highest values.
You are learned about human dynamics, yet also call on your finely-tuned intuition.
You listen more than you talk.
You take excellent care of yourself.
You know that happy people are good people.
You practice mindfulness, positivity, and/or gratitude regularly.
You have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity.
You have the courage to ask challenging questions.
You ask more than you tell.
You’ve taken coach-specific training courses or plan to do so soon.
Focused linear thinking comes as naturally to you as does holistic big-picture thinking.
You want to do well by doing good.
You know how to build trust within a conversation.
You understand that virtually all goals are stand-ins for the goal of happiness.
You’re passionate about helping people.
You’ve consciously adopted a positivity bias and understand the benefits and drawbacks of it.
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