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Optimal strengths use is expressing your character strengths at the right time in the right amount. It can take practice and attention to achieve. The key to “optimal” strengths use is to balance the use of your various strengths and keep them in a sweet spot of not too little and not too much.

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After you've completed the VIA Survey, your Total 24 Report provides the most thorough review of your 24 character strengths with the latest research-backed practices linking each of your strengths to different positive life outcomes such as greater happiness, higher achievement, better health and stronger relationships.