FEAR THESAURUS

MAKING THE WRONG DECISION



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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.
NOTES:
Most people weigh decisions before choosing how to proceed, so over time, considering the pros and cons of different outcomes is normal. But a fear of making the wrong decision can cripple a character, rendering them unable to decide or take risks. This fear can paralyze even when it comes to making simple decisions, differentiating it from the fear of BEING WRONG ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Asking a lot of questions
Being risk-averse
Not thinking quickly on their feet 
Over-researching before deciding
Changing their mind often
Procrastinating; waiting until the last minute to make a choice
Using self-talk to work through the options
Having a backup plan
Being easily swayed by what others think
Deferring to others to make the decision
Asking for more time 
Obsessing over trivial details
Projecting irresponsibility or unreliability so people will ask someone else 
Giving ambiguous answers when pressed for information
Keeping their options open (dating multiple people, accepting two jobs, etc.
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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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HOW THE CHARACTER CAN MINIMIZE OR OVERCOME IT:
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