3 Hacks to Build Strong Character in Yourself

One of the most crucial aspects of self-improvement is the development of a strong character. To make progress in both professional and personal relationships one must be fully aware of how to conduct themselves and how to act. Although everyone’s character differs and you should definitely be yourself, sometimes we have to change some of our not-so-desirable habits. The way we communicate with other people should occur in a manner so that we won’t harm other people’s feelings and we respect their views.

While there are certain characteristics in our personalities we can’t alter, it is possible to bolster positive traits or characteristics by following certain guidelines. Below are ten characteristics of a strong personality that every person can develop; even if you are an introvert.

Self-discipline

Most people with strong character are highly disciplined. Self-discipline is so hard to develop that it can almost be considered a superpower. While becoming a master of self-discipline can take a considerable amount of time, the results are positive benefits to almost every aspect of your life. Thankfully the first step is actually quite simple and starts with recognizing the things that tempt you and figuring out healthy ways to avoid, or not give into them.

Every single person fails at some point when trying to change their habits or adapting to a new lifestyle, so forgiving yourself for your mistakes and choosing to try again instead of simply giving up is important. Getting back up and then trying again is the difference between those who ultimately succeed in achieving their personal goals, and those who don’t.

Self-control

Self-control is the power to acknowledge our weaknesses and change our reactions in order to prevent undesirable responses, increase positive emotions, and accomplish long-term goals. Most people who are self-controlled are able to balance what they need versus what they want, which ensures that they are not too over or under indulgent.

When you want to establish a strong personality, establishing self-control works wonders. Whenever it’s time to walk away from a bad habit such as starting a diet or quitting smoking, most of us find out just how bad our sense of self-control really is.

Although battling your own biology is a relatively advanced challenge for us all, it doesn’t have to be that difficult to develop some level of self-control. By splitting your goals into smaller targets and reaching them one at a time, everyone can learn to practice and strengthen their self-control.

Self-esteem

We have been trained from an early age to be modest, be mindful of showing off, and not to brag too much about our accomplishments. This is true most of the time because overdoing it may cause a sense of entitlement, which no one wants to be around. On the other hand, not enough can cause depression, tolerance of toxic relationships, and lack of ambition. And you will need to have a higher level of self-esteem in order to have the strength to eventually achieve your goals in life.

With practice, anyone is capable of mastering these traits. You don’t have to change who you are during your quest to improve yourself, but rather look at it as augmenting the good traits you already have.

by Dr. Danielle Forshee