If you could add one more attribute to your personality, what would it be?
If I were to add one more attribute to my personality I would add bravery/ outgoingness. Adding courage is one of the first things that comes to mind because I continuously find myself in positions where I wish I could have taken more initiative or put myself “out there.” I see myself hoping I would have done things differently on a small scale to a larger one. For example, if I walk into a class and I want to change my seat, I would overthink it because I don’t want to get up in front of everyone. Furthermore, on a larger scale, whether it’s someone who misinterprets what I am saying or I don’t get the opportunity to speak up for myself, it’s those instances that make me wish I had more bravery within me. It’s not as if I am completely introverted, but I would definitely want to add the bravery aspect of not second-guessing myself in small situations that mean a lot deep down.
One of the interview questions I asked Karina was to describe an ideal day for her. She told me that her ideal day would consist of waking up at a reasonable time where she still had enough time to make her morning productive. She said she would do some chores and take care of important responsibilities and get them over with early. By finishing things early it would give her enough time to cherish and spend with her friends and family. I thought this was not only really sweet to see what she values, but also shows she likes to get stuff done.
I also have a similar idea of what an ideal day for me would be. Being productive but also being able to enjoy my time with other people.
I too use to struggle with not taking action as often, what helped me overcome that was simply putting myself in uncomfortable situations, eventually, it becomes like second nature.
I would also agree with you with wanting to add more of being outgoing to my personality because I also find myself In situations the same as you, where I also want to put myself more out there so it would be more easier to meet more people.
I totally agree with you about adding bravery to my personality. I struggle with the same tendencies to overthink and hold myself back because of fear. My way of going about it is to forcibly put myself in situations where I have to be more outgoing so that it becomes a habit, and I don’t get scared anymore. Maybe it could help for you.