FEAR THESAURUS

HOPE



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HELPFUL TIP:

A deeply embedded fear often stems from trauma, so it can be helpful to explore emotional wounds that may be a factor. Your character might also become risk-averse, which can create problems in their relationships and limit their fulfillment. And for a character to achieve their story goal, they must overcome any fear-based thinking that's holding them back. The Character Builder is a great resource for pulling all these factors together.
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Hope encourages people and characters to try new things, take on challenges, and believe that things will get better. But multiple disappointments and experiences can create a fear of hope, with the character being reluctant to look forward to anything. This fear can make it difficult for them to work toward improving their situation and could make optimism a thing of the past.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Being reconciled to the status quo
Not expecting circumstances to improve
Expressing skepticism when positive things happen: It'll never last, etc.
Living for the moment; not planning for the future
Not having dreams or goals
Believing there is nothing to live or strive for
Avoiding challenges or risks that could improve the character's life
Being cynical when others express hopefulness
Always expecting the worst
Downplaying their own abilities (since they haven't helped in overcoming difficulties)
Speaking of the future with skepticism
Being skeptical of other people's promises
Scorning people who are optimistic and upbeat
Always looking for the dark cloud in a situation, not the silver lining
Voicing problems or what can go wrong whenever someone is optimistic or enthusiastic
Countering someone's good news with pessimism
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COMMON INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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FLAWS THAT MAY EMERGE:
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HINDRANCES AND DISRUPTIONS TO THE CHARACTER'S LIFE:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS IT COULD STEM FROM:
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SCENARIOS THAT MIGHT AWAKEN THIS FEAR :
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HUMAN NEEDS THAT COULD BE IMPACTED:
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GOALS MADE DIFFICULT BY THIS FEAR:
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CONFLICT SCENARIOS THAT OFFER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
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