We all have a number of strengths and weaknesses that make us unique. Fortunately, the defects we possess can be worked on, but to do so, it is necessary to know our strengths and weaknesses.

If in our article “The 35 worst defects a person can have” we review the negative aspects of a person’s personality that create rejection, in this article we will talk about the opposite: we will focus on what makes us feel better and have healthier interpersonal relationships .

A person’s best virtues

But what are the virtues we should possess? Here is a list of qualities and skills that have a positive effect on us:

1. Acceptance

Self-acceptance is one of the keys to well-being and has a positive effect on self-esteem and self-efficacy. It is the ability to recognize, despite not being perfect, that we are valuable and worthy of being loved and respected by others and by ourselves.

On the other hand, acceptance also serves to face the challenges and problems of everyday life with a constructive attitude. Not denying what is an obstacle allows progress to be made and to overcome it.

2. Responsibility

The willingness to take full responsibility for our choices. It is an act of maturity and is the moral or legal obligation to fulfil duties, which implies efforts on one’s part.

On the other hand, being responsible helps to live in society, since it creates the necessary framework of relationships so as not to interfere negatively in what others do.

3. Gratitude

It is seeing the good side of life and expressing gratitude and satisfaction. Satisfaction is the awareness of sufficiency, a sense that we have enough and are enough. It makes us value even the simplest things.

4. Assertiveness

Assertiveness is a style of communication that is characterised by the person talking about what they think is right , establishing clear limits. It is the expression of one’s own opinion in a correct way and respecting the rights of others

5. Respect

To be respectful is to be kind to others, to accept their possible faults and not to judge their opinions and ideas. Those who stand out as respectful people know that no one has an obligation to be perfect.

6. Care

Care is a great virtue. It means giving attention to oneself and to people. Listening with compassion , helping with kindness.

7. Caution and caution

Prudence is the virtue that prevents us from behaving thoughtlessly and impulsively in the many situations we have to deal with in life. A cautious individual is cautious and prudent , because he understands the meaning of his life and that of other people.

8. Generosity

Generosity is the habit of sharing with others and taking care of their needs. Being generous is one of the best virtues a person can possess.

9. Joy

Happy people always bring positive energy , because they see the good side of things and don’t spend their lives complaining.

10. Cleaning

Keep our bodies, our thoughts and our spaces clean. An environment of order and beauty brings peace to our minds, as well as preventing all kinds of diseases.

11. Commitment

Being committed to a person, a goal is positive. It is the willingness to give all our effort and keep our promises and not to bet everything on the here and now, but to accept long term projects.

12. Compassion

It’s the deep empathy for the suffering of others. Compassion occurs when we have a non-judgmental mentality .

13. Trust

It is the feeling of security and the appreciation of the capacity we have in ourselves regarding different tasks. It helps us to overcome difficult moments.

14. Cooperation

Working together with another person for a common goal is a virtue. This way everyone can give free rein to their talents and the result is greater than acting independently.

15. Sense of humor

A sense of humour helps us to have a lot of fun and is one of the qualities most valued by others.

16. Bravery and Courage

A quality that allows us to face danger without showing fear and transforms this fear into determination, managing to overcome adversity.

17. Creativity

Creativity is the ability to generate new ideas and is the facility to create and invent something. Being open to inspiration, which increases our originality.

18. Empathy

Empathy is the ability to put oneself in the other’s place, to understand the other’s emotions and behaviour. It is key to the relationship with others.

19. Decision

The ability to decide is the firmness of mind in taking a position, reaching a conclusion. It requires courage and discernment.

20. Democratic

To be democratic is to be brave. It is the opposite of authoritarianism or autocracy , in which the person does not impose his ideas or pretends to control, not being afraid of the opinions of others.

21. Persistence

People who never give up in spite of adversity are much more likely to end up achieving their goals and objectives in life.

22. Devotion

Commitment to something that interests us deeply. An unconditional service to our life’s purpose. To give oneself completely to what one loves.

23. Dignity

Dignity is honoring the worth of all people, including ourselves, and treating everyone with respect.

24. Integrity

The person of integrity is one who has a moral integrity that does what he or she considers right for oneself and others in accordance with his or her principles. He does not do to others what he does not want to be done to him.

25. Patience

Being patient is a virtue that helps us to endure difficult and/or prolonged moments without losing our cool.

26. Self-control

Self-control is necessary for living with other people. The person with self-control is aware of his or her emotions and behaviors and is able to regulate them.

27. Resistance

Resistance is perseverance and patience when obstacles arise . It is staying afloat even when things are not in our favour,.

28. Enthusiasm

It is to face life with a positive mentality and with an exaltation of the spirit. It is an attitude about life, characterized by an open mind towards the things that happen to us every day.

29. Resilience

It’s the ability to move forward even when we don’t see the future very clearly and to cope with adversity. It is about accepting disappointments and learning from unflattering experiences .

30. Justice

Seek justice and give each person his or her share Make sure everyone’s needs are met

31. Loyalty

Loyalty to ourselves and others. Whatever happens. Being faithful to the people we love.

32. Mental flexibility

The ability to adapt and change in the midst of fluctuating life circumstances. Mental flexibility is also being open-minded and not prejudiced.

33. Authenticity

Authenticity is a quality possessed by those people who go in front and who you know will not go in the back if they have a problem with you at some point. They are individuals who go without the mask on , which are as shown.

34. Forgiveness

Forgiveness in reference to oneself and others. It is the acceptance of mistakes and going on with life with a clean conscience. It avoids feeling resentment and the desire for revenge.

35. Friendship

Offering friendship is one of the best virtues an individual can possess. It is the ability to be there for each other in difficult times and to show warmth and closeness.

36. Autonomy

Autonomy is the opposite of being a dependent person. The individual can look after himself on an emotional level and feels empowered in the face of life.

37. Self-reflection

Self-reflection is the ability to reflect on oneself and the experiences that occur around you. It is key to learning from difficult situations.

38. Sacrifice

The action of putting some things aside to achieve what we really want. It is a matter of priorities , in which one can also set aside some personal interest for the benefit of others, not just oneself.

39. Self-awareness

Being aware of the present and one’s own emotions and behaviors is necessary in order to regulate behavior.

40. Optimism

Being optimistic is an adaptive attitude towards life , which helps us in many ways. It is not only good on a physical level, but also on a physical level. Scientific studies show that optimistic people have better physical health.