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3 Beware of becoming one dimensional

It is also worth noting that an overdeveloped strength can be a

weakness. Being overly preoccupied with the strengths you are

good at can get out of balance. Too much kindness, an overly

developed sense of fairness or too much self-control is not

healthy and can prevent you flourishing as much as not using

your top strengths. A truly flourishing life is one that contains

many strengths.

Now that you have a clearer idea of what you care about and

what you are best at, how can your strengths and values become

part of your goals? ...