The awareness and application of personal character strengths valued across time and around the world can dramatically increase one’s well-being, sense of purpose, and overall happiness in work and personal life.

That’s according to Positive Psychologist and Psychology Today blogger Elizabeth Elizardi, who will present an informative lecture at Harcum College on Thursday, Feb. 20 called “Self-Care: How to Live a Full Life.” The event begins at 4 PM in the Trout Library on the Bryn Mawr Campus. It is free and open to the public.

Elizardi defines self-care as the many selves that make up one’s being and psyche: the creative, coping, social, essential, and physical selves. She will draw on her research in Positive Psychology and Human Development using a strengths-based approach to encourage self-discovery, to be inspired about humanity, and ultimately experience a greater sense of well-being.

The research in character strength shows that workers who use four or more of their signature strengths at work have more positive work experiences and report their work is a calling in their life.

An educational leader with an interest in the intersection of Positive Psychology and Parenting, Elizardi holds a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is director of the Lower School at the Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont and is also a contributor to the book Character Strengths Matter: How to Live a Full Life.

The event is the third in Harcum’s “Eye on Caring” speaker series. Registration in advance of the event is requested. It is suggested that attendees discover their individual character strengths prior to the event by taking a free online survey created by the VIA Institute on Character by clicking here.

One additional event in the “Eye on Caring” series called “Earth Care & Sustainability” will be offered on April 2.

Registration in advance of the event is requested. Click here to register.