FEAR THESAURUS

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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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Most people seek out success, but the high expectations and changes that follow can make it a frightening prospect for some. While this fear is often associated with a character's career, it could also apply to their love life, hobbies, and parenting.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Self-sabotage
Avoiding competition
Seeking to maintain the status quo
Making self-deprecating comments
Deferring to others (on a work project, when parenting, etc.)
Turning down raises or promotions  
Being risk-averse
Choosing background roles so the character can stay out of the spotlight
Procrastinating 
Prioritizing things that won't lead to success
Pursuing small, safe goals
Avoiding big responsibilities (parenting, marriage, leadership, etc.)
Being indecisive; waffling over decisions
Lacking vision (for work projects, their family, etc.)
Obsessing over past mistakes
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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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