Do you ever think about the way people used to be that you really miss? Here are 13 old-school personality traits that went out of fashion, but need to be revived.
Humility
Being humble is about knowing your achievements, but you don’t need to announce them to the world. Humility keeps us grounded, and keeps others’ feelings in mind. You can celebrate your wins without rubbing other people’s losses in their face. With social media encouraging us to be loud about our accomplishments these days, sometimes we get a bit full of ourselves. Therefore, learning to be a little more humble can make room to let others celebrate their wins too.
Attentiveness
Attentiveness is about giving your full attention to someone while they’re talking to you. Today our lives are full of distractions and we tend to slack on being attentive to others. Waiting for your turn to talk is not the same thing. Being attentive means putting down all distractions (yes, even your phone) and tuning in completely to what the other person has to say.
Grace Under Pressure
People have tempers, but some are better than managing it than others. In fact, it used to be the gold standard for dealing with conflict. It’s called grace under pressure. Today, people tend to give in to their tempers a bit more than they used to. So the idea of someone keeping their cool sounds like a huge relief. It’s all about staying calm in the heat of the moment, and not letting the stress turn you into a mess.
Sincerity
Being sincere is all about meaning what you say, and saying what you mean. Instead of sugar-coating or adding aspects that aren’t quite true, you just tell the truth. Today, sincerity is a rare thing. Conversations and relationships could be much different if we decided to leave the excess behind, and aim straight for the truth.
Thoughtfulness
Thoughtfulness is rare these days, because it’s all about considering others. It’s about remembering birthdays and anniversaries (without Facebook reminding you), and being there for your loved ones. People get so caught up with what’s going on with themselves these days that they often neglect being thoughtful.
Dependability
You see it all the time. People say they’re going to do something, and then cancel at the last minute. Although there are viable reasons for doing so from time to time, it’s become a lifestyle. Being dependable is about not needing reminders, not making excuses, and simply doing what you say you are going to do. Knowing someone has got your back is a priceless trait that is hard to come by.
Perseverance
In a world with instant gratification, many have lost the ability to persevere. It’s about not giving up, no matter how difficult it is to do so. It can be about learning a new skill, or just pushing through the difficult times. So often it’s tempting to give up in these situations, but pushing through can be more valuable than anything that creates the instant gratification we’re used to.
Respecting Your Elders
Respecting your elders seems like something that’s slipped through the cracks these days. It’s not about recognizing that others are older, but it’s about recognizing their wisdom and experiences in life–and that they’re bigger than yours. This doesn’t mean your experiences are invalid. But you can learn a lot from someone who is older and more experienced than you.
Courage of Conviction
Having the courage of your conviction is about standing firm on your beliefs, even if it’s not the most popular set of beliefs on the table. It’s not about being stubborn. This trait is something that went along with a handshake being a promise, and a person’s word being the law–things that you don’t see very often anymore.
Modesty
Modesty often goes along with humility. We live in a world that encourages us to draw attention to ourselves. Modesty encourages us to not draw so much attention to ourselves to seek validation. It’s more subtle. Modesty is about quietly recognizing your accomplishments, and realizing they don’t make you better than anyone else.
Manners
Manners often get overlooked in today’s world, but there’s a lot of value in simply saying please and thank you. It’s not just about being polite, but about setting an example for kindness and compassion. Showing these traits can put a smile on someone’s face, and it can go a long way in the kind of person you’re setting an example to be.
You Don’t Always Have to Be Right
Everyone has an opinion, and they’re encouraged to broadcast it everywhere these days. But what about when you realize you’re wrong? Many people keep arguing, and pass up the chance to learn something about the topic. This happens a lot on social media–where everyone is constantly arguing over politics and religion. But it also applies to simple conversations that you have with friends and loved ones. Being able to say “Oh, I didn’t think of it that way,” can say a lot about the kind of person you are, and that you’re willing to learn.
Family Values
You hear people all the time talk about how they miss going to Grandma’s on Sundays and family events of that nature. Holiday gatherings seem to be getting smaller and smaller. Valuing family can be a controversial topic, especially when you’re dealing with toxic members. But there’s a lot of value in family when it’s done right, and when it’s done by everyone.
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