Specific · Transcendence

Playfulness

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Playfulness?

A light, irreverent engagement with life that refuses to take itself too seriously. Playful people are often the most creative — because they are free from the weight of excessive self-importance.

When you might feel playfulness

Playfulness is a specific form of humor, which itself is a type of transcendence. You might experience this feeling in situations where transcendence is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define playfulness.

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Explore Playfulness on the Interactive Wheel

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

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