Signs You Have A Strong Personality That Comes Off As Intimidating
You can't win them all. Some people are just bound to feel intimidated by you—maybe even to the point of avoiding you. This might just be because they don't understand you. If you're wondering why you're scaring some people off, it might just be that you're exhibiting one of the following signs of having a strong (but great) personality.
You Are Opiniated But Informed
You're not afraid of getting into debates. If anything, a part of you loves it. You spend a good chunk of your time researching random facts for the sheer joy of learning. This allows you to form informed opinions and comes in quite handy during arguments.
You Are Decisive
You make decisions quickly, not because you don't weigh out your options carefully, but because you trust your mind and your instincts.
While others get stuck weighing out the pros and the cons, you're not afraid of taking a risk and just going for it. If you make the wrong decisions, that's okay, you'll try again.
You Stick To Your Word
Many people are intimidated by the idea that you do exactly what you said you would do. While most tend to slack off, change their minds, or just agree because they were too scared to say no, you check it off your list and get it done as soon as possible.
People Get Quiet Around You
It's no secret that when people don't feel quite comfortable with the energy of those around them, they tend to get quiet. If you give confident and passionate energy in a room where people don't, they almost feel overwhelmed by it and get too nervous to speak.
You Like To Take The Lead
People with a strong personality will prefer to be the ones giving the orders than receiving them. They like to hold themselves accountable and thrive in their own organizational system. This isn't someone who needs to be micromanaged. They will get it done their way, so people will often look at them for guidance.
You're Very Selective About Who You Let Into Your Life
You know that not one everyone you encounter is meant to stay in your life. You're not afraid of cutting out toxic people and creating distance between yourself and anyone who stands in the way of your success, growth, and time.
You Don't Worry About Pleasing Others
Your mission isn't to impress others, and you don't bother going out of your way to do so. You see how often it ruffles a few feathers, and you refuse to fluff someone's ego just to get ahead. You will, however, give credit where credit is due and be respectful.
You Don't Sugar-Coat Things
Honesty is your number one value. You acknowledge that sometimes the truth can hurt someone, but you'd rather they know and move on than live a lie. Ignorance is not bliss in your books—if anything, it's just annoying.
You Don't Take Excuses
You hate to hear people complain. You feel like if there's a will there's a way. Rather than make up excuses and whine, you'd much rather use that energy to focus on how you'd overcome the obstacles necessary to turn a situation around.
You Focus On Solutions, Not Problems
Strong-willed people are focused, and they know how to get their things done. They do not tolerate any excuses from others who try to hinder their work. They dislike people who are weak and complaining and fail to manage things on their own.
You Can Easily Read People
Your confidence allows you to trust your intuition. The more that you rely on it, the more you build it. This allows you to easily pick on people's behaviors, intentions, and body language and allows you to get ahead.
If someone's lying to you, you'll be able to tell and even put them in their place.
You Tend To Get Straight To The Point
You don't have time to waste, so rather than beat around the bush with small talk, you'd rather just get straight to the point. You'd rather use your energy talking about things that matter than gossip in a way that might be hurtful to others.
You Rely More On Logic Than Emotion
You know that reason can get lost in feelings. You don't want to act in the heat of the moment, and this can make you seem closed off. You can see the big picture and calculate what's necessary without the bias of your attachment to someone.
Your Morals Dictate Your Actions
You don't care what the majority says. Even if you're the only one in the room who doesn't agree or feels like something is wrong, you're not afraid to stick to your morals.
You're not afraid to go against the crowd, and no one can peer-pressure you into doing something you think is wrong.
You Know What You Want
Some people go a whole lifetime unsure of what they want out of life. You, on the other hand, have an entire vision board. You know what you want and what you need to do to get it, and you're not willing to let anything get in the way.
You're Strong-Willed
Some say you're stubborn, but really, you just don't like to take no for an answer. You're not the kind to give up at the first hurdle, and you like to get creative when a door seems closed. If there's an answer, you'll be the one to find it.
You Love To Take On A Challenge
You're first to jump on new opportunities. While some are afraid of change and thrive in comfort, you're quick to adapt outside of your comfort zone and like to test your own limits.
You know that growth stems from new experiences, so why not spice it up instead of getting stuck in a boring routine?
You Have No Need To Be The Center Of Attention
Some people think that you thrive on attention, but the truth is just that people are attracted to your strong personality. They look up to you and ask you for advice, and your confidence shines through. You're outspoken, which can be loud, but that's rooted in the passion you feel.
You Don't Dwell
If things don't go your way, sure, you get upset, but then you move on. Instead of dwelling and feeling sorry for yourself, your next thought is, "That sucks, but what can I do about it?" You spend more energy focusing on the way out than the way in.
You're Unapologetically Yourself, As You Should Be
Some will love you and some will hate you, but you don't care. Those who matter will stay. If being assertive and working hard for what you know you want scares some people off, then that's their loss.
You won't dwell on it, and you'll continue to be your best self and live your best life.
