Strengths spotting is the practice of actively looking for character strengths in the people around you and in yourself. Research by Niemiec (2024) and Linley (2022) shows that people who regularly notice and name strengths develop a more appreciative mindset, strengthen their relationships, and become more confident in deploying their own abilities. This exercise walks you through three levels of strengths spotting: a fictional character, someone you admire, and finally yourself.