Finding the Golden Mean: the Overuse, Underuse, and Optimal use of Character Strengths

Strengths overuse and strengths underuse, alongside its companion of strengths optimal use are explored as a means to wellbeing and handling life suffering. The golden mean of character strengths refers to the expression of the right combination of strengths, to the right degree, and in the right situation. Along with a variety of interventions, this article explores the intervention of strength spotting to in the pursuit of optimal strengths use and the management of overuse and underuse.