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