Everyone<\/em>. That\u2019s how easy it is to figure out the surface-level personality of others. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPretty quickly, we judge people as extroverted, confident, funny, optimistic, just as much as we judge people as introverted, lazy, and pessimist. If that judgment isn\u2019t formed by the time you meet that person, then your opinion forms after. Give or take a few interactions, that person reveals their personality traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Character…now that\u2019s what takes a lot more time to figure out. It\u2019s hard to discern someone\u2019s character, especially if they\u2019re good at hiding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Character traits include social intelligence, gratitude, grit, honesty, trustworthiness, respect, et cetera. It\u2019s learned behavior rather than your inborn traits. This determines what type of person you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncovering the positive and negative traits in yourself has never been easier, and many tests that help you identify these traits exist in abundance. You can choose from over 2,500 personality tests in the U.S. alone, but that doesn\u2019t mean they will all help you find out what you want. Here is how you can tell on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look back at your history. This is a good starting point. Remember that character is molded by past experiences and learned behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about situations and how you reacted to them. What are the things that you have done that you\u2019re proud of? Have you done well in your life? The answers to these questions are your first clue. Can you say that you\u2019re brave or hesitant in emergencies? Do you make promises and follow up on them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to discover positive traits about yourself, focus more on the good things about you and your life. This includes both your thoughts and actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you often give out sincere compliments? Smile? Say thank you? If you want to delve deeper into this aspect of yourself, write a list of the good deeds you do every day. Therefore, you can stay focused on being good, andthe list will serve as a reminder for whenever you feel negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that we\u2019re done with the past, it\u2019s time to explore new experiences! The more you experience things, the more you\u2019ll learn about yourself. Because character is more easily subject to change, changing your perception of the world can change your character for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask someone who knows you well. Look for an unbiased opinion if you truly want to dig deep into both sides of your inner character. Ask someone who knows you well\u2014a trustworthy family member or friend\u2014and they may mention things you didn\u2019t notice before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s figure out just how much of a mentally strong person you are. Do any of the following behaviors sound like you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentally strong people possess these traits: they don\u2019t feel sorry for themselves. They would rather take responsibility for their actions and mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentally strong people are present and make plans for the future. At the same time, they\u2019re flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pleasing everyone around them isn\u2019t their priority. And while they\u2019re kind, respectful, and fair, they understand that they can\u2019t make everyone around them happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you acknowledge your mistakes? And when faced with similar situations again, do you try to make better decisions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you display a gracious attitude when it comes to others\u2019 success? Can you appreciate them and even celebrate their success without negatively comparing it to your own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After life knocks you down, you don\u2019t give up after a failure. Instead, you\u2019re willing to keep at it until you get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a problem suddenly arises\u2014whether that\u2019s in your personal life or at work\u2014do you give up quickly? How much tenacity do you display when faced with hardships?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confidence is another key trait of your inner character. And it goes both ways. Do you believe in your abilities and talents? How much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you see yourself as an optimistic person? That the odds are in your favor? Or do you tend to think that the world is against you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you own up to your mistakes by taking responsibility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last positive trait of inner character is probably one of the most important, and that is\u2014focus on this one\u2014self-awareness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, it\u2019s easy to look at these positive, picturesque traits and say, \u201cSure, that applies to me.\u201d But it\u2019s way harder to discover your negative traits. Here is a trick to uncovering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you look at others, which qualities in themmake you angry? An odd thing about human psychology is that we get triggered by seeing qualities we don\u2019t like about ourselves in others, so we tend to judge them more harshly or even hate them. Let\u2019s break down negative traits even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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