- Hey, Psych2Goers.
What comes to your mind when you think of someone
with good self-esteem, confidence, and determination?
For most of us, this is the kind of person we aspire to be:
more fearless, outspoken, and strong-willed.
In reality, however, people who are like this
sometimes rub other people the wrong way.
Their personality may be so strong
that some would feel intimidated by it.
Does this sound like you?
If so, here are 10 signs you have
a strong and intimidating personality.
Number one: you're a natural-born leader.
Do you often find yourself taking charge
and leading the group when no one else is willing to?
Do people turn to you when they don't know what to do next
or how to accomplish it?
If so, it's likely that you have a focused,
confident, assertive, and goal-oriented personality,
all of which makes for a great leader.
The downside, however, is that some of these qualities
may make you come across as too serious, bossy,
or controlling, which may end up putting some people off.
Number two: you're unapologetically yourself.
Are you comfortable in your own skin?
If so, it's likely you have a strong
and intimidating personality.
It takes a lot of courage and confidence
to be able to be unapologetically yourself.
When you don't need to look for validation elsewhere
because you know your own worth,
you won't let anyone stop you from being who you are.
Strong-willed and fiercely independent,
you march to the beat of your own drum and yours alone.
Number three: you're brutally honest.
Are you able or more willing to say and do things
that others are afraid of?
Having a brutally honest nature can add
to a strong and intimidating personality.
Since you're not one to walk on eggshells
or to beat around the bush, you're able to just come out
and tell people what you think they need to hear.
You can speak your mind
because it's what you think is the right thing to do.
Number four: you question instead of conform.
Do you like to do things your own way?
While most people might be satisfied
with simply accepting the status quo
and doing things the way they've always been done,
you like to question things.
Analytical, original, and open-minded, you're driven
to discover new ideas and new ways of doing things
because you're always looking to improve and be better.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
is not something you'd ever agree with.
Number five: you don't make excuses.
Another sign of a strong and intimidating personality
has to do with determination.
Being tenacious and steadfast,
especially when you set your mind to something,
may make you the type to say,
"You can have results or you can have excuses, not both."
Whether it's with yourself or with other people,
you make sure to set clear goals
and plans that you expect to be followed.
Number six: you're careful about who you let in.
Do you tend to be more guarded
when you're around other people?
You may be someone who wants to be sure
that someone is really worth trusting
before you let yourself open up to them.
But in wanting to protect yourself and your energy,
your first impression to some may come across
as cold and intimidating.
Number seven: you overcome your insecurities.
Everyone struggles with their own insecurities.
We all have flaws and shortcomings, and oftentimes,
we all do what we can to learn to live with them.
But instead of avoiding or denying them,
having the ability to choose
to face your insecurities head-on
and to work on overcoming them
can increase your self-confidence.
This in turn can add to a strong
and intimidating personality.
Number eight: you have a strong sense of right and wrong.
Do you tend to stand firm in your principles?
Having a strong sense of right and wrong
and being unwilling to compromise your values,
no matter how hard things are,
is a sign that you live your life
according to your strong moral values,
not to other people's opinions.
This can take a lot of courage and confidence,
which, again, may come off as strong and intimidating.
Number nine: you are driven and ambitious.
Do you have goals or plans you've set your eyes on?
Being driven and ambitious is often a sign
that you have a strong and intimidating personality
because you won't let other people's opinions
affect your path to your goals.
You may be the type who'd rather be disliked
for their ambition than be forced into mediocrity.
You have big dreams in life, and you're committed
to becoming the very best version of yourself you can be,
regardless of what other people may think.
And number 10: you welcome challenges.
Last, but certainly not least,
a sign you have a strong and intimidating personality
is if you like to welcome challenges.
While other people right run away from conflict
or let difficulties scare them into giving up altogether,
you may get excited to push and challenge yourself
and to relish in the opportunities for growth and change.
You're not afraid of failure because you know
that whatever happens, you're always going to be able
to pick yourself back up and try again.
Since this quality is often quite rare
and very admirable to have,
you may just end up intimidating people because of it.
Do you think you might have a strong
and intimidating personality?
Let us know in the comments below.
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