Independence - Being self directed and free from emotional dependency on others. Self-ExpressionĮmotional Expression - Openly expressing one's feelings verbally and non-verbally.Īssertiveness - Communicating feelings, beliefs and thoughts openly, and defending personal rights and values in a socially acceptable, non-offensive, and non-destructive manner. It is an indicator of one's positive attitude and outlook on life. Optimism - Remaining hopeful and resilient, despite occasional setbacks. Stress Tolerance - Coping with stressful or difficult situations and believing that one can manage or influence situations in a positive manner. Stress Managementįlexibility - Adapting emotions, thoughts and behaviors to unfamiliar, unpredictable, and dynamic circumstances or ideas. This includes the ability to differentiate between subtleties in one's own emotions while understanding the cause of these emotions and the impact that they have on thoughts and actions of oneself and others. Self-Actualization - Persistently trying to improve oneself and engage in the pursuit of personally relevant and meaningful objectives that lead to a rich and enjoyable life.Įmotional Self-Awareness - Recognizing and understanding one's emotions. Self-Regard is often associated with feelings of inner strength and self-confidence. Self-Regard - Respecting oneself while understanding and accepting one's strenghts and weaknesses.