Personality Traits

A personality trait that I’ve been working toward and want to improve is being more versatile. I believe it is one of my main reasons for continuing my education. I want to be able to be used in many ways in a career and to have a wide range of skills and abilities available to me. One who is versatile is adaptable and can apply ability in different areas. I’m not going to be afraid to try new things and not to pass up opportunities to venture past my comfort zone into the unknown. Never let any excuse prevent me from doing anything, if I wait I’ll miss out. Another important personality trait that I would love to improve is being assertive. Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for what you believe while staying calm and positive. You balance your wants and needs with the rights and needs of others. Being assertive is an important communication skill at work and also in everyday life. I think it’s so important to be assertive because it can help you earn other people’s respect and also help increase self-esteem and reduce anxiety and stress. What I will do to improve my assertiveness is expressing my opinion and speaking directly, making eye contact with others, taking accountability for my own mistakes, making sure everyone is in agreement, and taking pride in myself and others.