tertiary · Temperance

Groundedness

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Groundedness?

A stable, unflappable sense of self that does not require constant external validation. Grounded people can receive criticism and praise without being destabilised by either.

When you might feel groundedness

Groundedness is a specific form of humility, which itself is a type of temperance. You might experience this feeling in situations where temperance is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define groundedness.

Emotional Hierarchy

TemperanceHumilityGroundedness

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