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:
Showing flexibility and versatility regardless of the situation

SIMILAR ATTRIBUTES:
Flexible, resilient, versatile

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
Having a strong inner drive
Growing up in a dangerous or unpredictable environment
Being a caregiver to someone who has a chronic illness
Thriving on challenges
Moving from place to place frequently in childhood
Having a calm, unflappable nature
Carrying little or no emotional baggage
Having a positive attitude
Having strong self-esteem

ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES:
Thinking quickly
Holding down more than one job
Being comfortable with responsibility
Enjoying travel and exposure to new cultures
Being highly organized
Being a team player
Sociability with others
Confidence
Being competitive with oneself
Open-mindedness
Exhibiting strong decision-making skills
Persuasiveness, either through good people skills or manipulation
Planning ahead; keeping alternatives in mind
Being prepared for anything
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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 LITERATURE:
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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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