Traits / Temperance
Character StrengthsVIA-IS

Humility

Temperance

Humility is a character strength related to restraint, balance, and keeping impulse or ego from running the show.

What it usually looks like
Higher

When this stands out, a person may be more deliberate, measured, forgiving, or able to regulate themselves.

Lower

When this is less central, the person may be more spontaneous, reactive, or less motivated by restraint.

Why it matters

Temperance strengths shape repair, self-control, long-term judgment, and whether people feel safe in conflict.

Tradeoffs to keep in mind

Too much restraint can become inhibition. Too little can leave people exposed to avoidable regret or instability.

Common life areas
self-controlrepairrestraintlong-term judgment
About this assessment
Framework

VIA Inventory of Strengths is the framework used to place this trait in a larger personality map.

How to read it

A score here is best treated as a tendency, not a verdict. It helps describe patterns, not define a whole person.

Reference key: via.temperance.humility