Specific · Courage

Enthusiasm

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Enthusiasm?

An animated, energised approach to whatever you are doing — a quality that makes your engagement visible and your presence felt. Enthusiastic people raise the energy of every room they enter.

When you might feel enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a specific form of vitality, which itself is a type of courage. You might experience this feeling in situations where courage is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define enthusiasm.

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Explore Enthusiasm on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore enthusiasm and discover related emotions.

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