POSITIVE TRAIT THESAURUS

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HELPFUL TIP:

Characters with this positive attribute will be extra sensitive to certain emotions, so think about how events might specifically trigger feelings in a way that elevates or lowers their moods or causes moral dilemmas to form—whichever best fits your story goals. Try giving a supporting character a negative trait that acts as an opposite of this attribute, causing frustration, disillusionment, or even emotional volatility that leads to poor decisions and mistakes.
DEFINITION:
Being fully assured of oneself

SIMILAR ATTRIBUTES:
Secure, self-assured, proud

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
Being talented or gifted in some way 
Growing up in a loving, affirming environment 
Not being overly concerned with what others think; being happy with oneself 
Having faith in one's abilities to achieve one's goals 
Having experienced many successes in the past

ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES:
Standing tall with the shoulders back
Looking people in the eye
Walking with purpose
Meeting challenges head-on
Not compromising when challenged or opposed
Trying new things
Good-natured flirting; friendliness
Facing change without fear or doubt
Being able to laugh at oneself: "Wow, I did a great job spilling the wine, didn't I?"
Learning from failure
Being assertive
Heading toward the center of a room, rather than staying at the edge
Having a strong work ethic
Congratulating others on their success
Initiating conversation with ease
Not being intimidated by someone's power, stature, or wealth
Striking out on one's own, if necessary
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ASSOCIATED THOUGHTS:
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ASSOCIATED EMOTIONS:
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POSITIVE ASPECTS:
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NEGATIVE ASPECTS:
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EXAMPLE FROM FILM:
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CHALLENGING SCENARIOS FOR CHARACTERS WITH THIS TRAIT:
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TRAITS IN SUPPORTING CHARACTERS THAT MAY CAUSE CONFLICT:
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