Research shows that, although we need to acknowledge our weaknesses, focusing more on our strengths—and finding ways to use them—has more positive outcomes for people and for those around them. What are your character strengths? Take a free online survey at www.viacharacter.org. You’ll be asked for your email address, but you don’t need to purchase a report. You may print the web page with your results. Reflect on your weaknesses and your strengths. How can your strengths compensate for your weaknesses?