The A-Z of Positive Personality Traits

the A-Z of positive personality types

THE A TO Z OF POSITIVITY

This is my first attempt at the April A-Z blogging challenge. The idea is that you post each day of the month of April (minus Sundays - because we all know they are a day of rest) using a different letter of the alphabet. To make it a little trickier you can choose a theme and focus your A-Z posts on your topic. I thought I might as well go the whole hog and pick a theme - so I've opted for Positive Personality Traits - something we can all work on in our lives.

the A-Z of positive personality types

WHY IS POSITIVITY IMPORTANT?

If you're anything like me, you find yourself attracted to people who are likable and upbeat and enthusiastic. People who shed a little sunshine wherever they go, rather than those who come in and suck the light right out of the room. Nobody wants to be a light-sucker, so developing some personality traits that attract others would probably be a great place to start.

 Midlife has taught me that life throws up good and bad experiences and they are what ultimately build our character. It's not necessarily the experience itself, but rather it is how we react to the experience and what we take away from it. If we can use the good and the bad and the ugly that come our way to develop positive personality traits, then we are on the road to a wonderful life - and the bonus is that we will be the type of person other people enjoy being around.

THE CHALLENGE BEGINS

So off we go, starting on April 1st with the letter A and my favourite all-encompassing personality trait that I talk a lot about in my blog........ AUTHENTICITY. I hope to see you throughout April (and into the future!)  and please join in the conversation in the comments - I love meeting new people and hearing what you have to say.




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  1. Random Musings21 March 2016 at 09:29

    Ooh, I love the sound of your theme! We all could use all the positivity we can get and I'm really looking forward to reading your thoughts on it :)
    Debbie

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 14:56

      thanks Debbie - I think it's funny how we've chosen opposite sides of the coin - we'll offset each other :)

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    2. Random Musings24 March 2016 at 08:48

      I know, it looks like it was planned lol! Just working my way through the theme reveal link up, good to pop back :)

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  2. Regina L. L. Wells | You Are a Daisy21 March 2016 at 10:54

    This is going to be fun! I am looking forward to keeping up with your challenge this month, Leanne. I was just talking about being genuine, so I am totally feeling authenticity. Can't wait!

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 14:56

      I hope you enjoy them Regina - I've made a start to get on top of it and it's been really fun so far.

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  3. Our Story21 March 2016 at 11:28

    We can all use some positivity in our lives. Great theme! Looking forward to become a positive person :)

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 14:57

      thanks Ankita - I'm looking forward to being fluent in French by the time your challenge is finished!

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  4. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond21 March 2016 at 12:43

    Love the theme Leanne we will be full of positivity by the end of April and that is great! Looking forward to reading your posts.

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 14:58

      I think it's going to be a blast Sue - I'll be positive, happy, healthy, well decorated and speaking french from what I've seen so far!

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    2. romanescu sinziana25 March 2016 at 11:51

      I also love this theme! I think this kind of challenge is great for bloggers.

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  5. Anonymous21 March 2016 at 14:48

    Love your theme!

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 14:58

      Thanks Lisa - I tried to stay true to what I blog about.

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  6. Tamuria21 March 2016 at 16:20

    What a wonderful idea for a theme! I love the term light suckers - so true, they need to be avoided and you need to try your best not to be one. Authenticity is the perfect starting point for your theme.

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 20:24

      thanks so much Tamuria - I love the connections I'm already making with this challenge - it just keeps getting better and better!

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  7. Kala Ravi21 March 2016 at 17:17

    Hey Leanne, I think you have picked upon a lovely theme. Positivity is something we could all use. Let your posts shine through April! I'll be there to cheer you on :)

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 20:25

      thanks Kala - I'll be following along with yours too - I expect to have much better taste in interior decor by the end of it :)

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  8. dSavannah21 March 2016 at 19:43

    Welcome to #AtoZChallenge! Your theme sounds very useful in this scary time.

    http://www.dSavannah.com/blog/

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    1. Leanne21 March 2016 at 20:26

      thanks so much - yours is at the other end of the spectrum - we'll balance each other out :)

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  9. Pam @ over50feeling4021 March 2016 at 20:49

    Love your theme, Leanne! It is what I really try to be about! Can't wait to read more!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:11

      thanks Pam - I'm really excited about the challenge now - there's just such a good vibe to it!

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  10. Corinne Rodrigues21 March 2016 at 21:00

    Great theme, Leanne. I did something similar last year with the A to Z of self-leadership - though I couldn't complete the challenge.
    Have a wonderful April!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:12

      Hi Corinne - I was hoping you'd be doing it this year because I love your blog posts. I was waiting for you to do a big reveal - maybe 2017?? :)

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  11. Haralee21 March 2016 at 21:24

    What a great challenge. I wish you the best. Some letters may be tricky and I look forward to reading!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:12

      Hi Haralee - I was a bit so-so when I signed up, but I'm really getting into it now and loving having some momentum for April!

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  12. Rena21 March 2016 at 23:20

    Great theme Leanne it sounds like a lot of fun. I can't wait to see what you write about!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:13

      Rena I'm surprised you aren't signed up too - A is for Alzheimers and it just goes from there - maybe next year??

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  13. Unknown21 March 2016 at 23:31

    I love the positive vibe that your theme has! Would keep coming back!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:14

      thanks so much Bhawna - I wanted to stay within my comfort zone for the first attempt at the challenge. I hope you enjoy reading it all :)

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  14. Tasha Duncan-Drake22 March 2016 at 00:53

    It is always good to find the positive. Good luck with the AtoZ, hope it goes really well for you.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:15

      thanks Natasha - I'm really looking forward to it now (especially seeing I have a bit of a head start so I'm not panicking about getting it all done!)

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  15. agrandjourney.com22 March 2016 at 00:56

    This should be really fun. Looking forward to following your list in April.

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:15

      I'll be following yours too - all that travelling sounds really interesting :)

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  16. Deborah Weber22 March 2016 at 01:45

    A positively uplifting theme - can't wait to read your posts.

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:16

      I'm so excited about meeting all these new bloggers and reading their posts - it's such a great opportunity Deb.

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  17. Molly22 March 2016 at 02:25

    This is such a GREAT theme! While I don't consider myself a pessimist, I know I can be a lot more optimistic about life. I look forward to reading these daily posts.

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:26

      thanks so much! I was a bit worried about whether it would appeal to people or not - I've been so reassured from the comments and can't wait to get started!

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  18. Gail M Baugniet - Author22 March 2016 at 06:01

    Looking forward to your positive posts!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:34

      thanks Gail - I'm going to be spending April meeting new people and reading new blogs - fun stuff!

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  19. bookworm22 March 2016 at 06:10

    A great selection - and I'm already wondering what you would choose for several letters in the alphabet. Good luck - you'll have fun and discover lots of good blogs. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:35

      I think it's going to be great Alana - my problem with some of the letters is that there were several traits that fitted and I could only choose one!

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  20. Ravyne22 March 2016 at 08:27

    Such an inspiring theme! I look forward to it ~Lori~

    Lori @ As the Fates Would Have It
    Lori @ Promptly Written

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:36

      thanks Lori - I'll be popping over to read your stuff too x

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  21. LIV22 March 2016 at 09:23

    Authenticity is the perfect way to start! Good luck!

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:36

      thanks Liv - hopefully they'll just keep rolling out from there :)

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  22. Doreen McGettigan22 March 2016 at 10:02

    What a great theme! Good luck with the challenge, you will feel so fabulous when it is over:)

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:37

      If I'm a nervous wreck by the end of it Doreen I'll blame you because it was your blog post a while ago where I saw it and thought I'd give it a try!

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  23. Unknown22 March 2016 at 10:07

    What a wonderfully positive take on life!

    All the best with the challenge.

    Damyanti, Co-host, AZ2016.

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    1. Leanne22 March 2016 at 10:38

      thanks Damyanti - it sounds like such fun and I can't wait to get underway and read all the others (well some of the others or I'd never have time to work or sleep!)

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  24. Debbie D. 22 March 2016 at 13:09

    Such an upbeat, interesting theme! I'll look forward to your posts. Thanks for visiting The Doglady's Den earlier. Have fun with the challenge. This is my third year in a row. It's exhausting but exhilarating! ☺

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    1. Leanne23 March 2016 at 09:18

      I'm really looking forward to it Debbie - and to reading so many other blogs I've never come across before :)

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  25. Unknown22 March 2016 at 14:14

    Brilliant idea and I for one will be following. Thanks for sharing on #overthemoon

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    1. Leanne23 March 2016 at 09:19

      I hope you enjoy them Jen - Sue and I are tackling it head on and we're both looking forward to it

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  26. Unknown22 March 2016 at 19:05

    Wonderful theme, Leanne. My theme last year was authenticity :) Such a rich topic. Look forward to popping around and learning more about personality traits.

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    1. Leanne23 March 2016 at 09:20

      I think authenticity would have been a great one to tackle - a lot of mine will circle back to that because it is the key to valuing ourselves and what we have to offer.

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  27. Anonymous23 March 2016 at 06:49

    Great theme. I'll look forward to coming here to get my warm fuzzies!

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    1. Leanne23 March 2016 at 09:20

      I'll be reading your quotes and you can be warm fuzzying with me - it'll be great :)

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  28. laura24 March 2016 at 00:20

    What a great theme!! Looking forward to reading your positive posts! Thanks for sharing with #MMWBH

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    1. Leanne24 March 2016 at 08:50

      thanks so much Laura - I hope you enjoy them - I'm finding them really fun to write.

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  29. Nilanjana Bose24 March 2016 at 01:26

    Certainly we could all use positive pointers, way cool theme! I like your theme, and off-topic, I like the presentation of your blog too - very upbeat and 'feel-good' place to stop at. The A-Z is just such an awesome way to navigate through April, I can't imagine any other :)

    All the best to you for a happy and successful first A-Z,

    Nilanjana.
    Ninja Minion, A-Z 2016.
    Madly-in-Verse

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    1. Leanne24 March 2016 at 08:51

      thanks Nilanjana - I'm loving meeting all these new bloggers and there is such a positive vibe to the challenge - I can't wait for April (and thanks for your kind words about my blog x)

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  30. Guilie Castillo24 March 2016 at 02:49

    Nice theme! The world could use some positiveness right about now :)
    Guilie @ Life In Dogs

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    1. Leanne24 March 2016 at 08:54

      thanks Guilie - my sentiments exactly - no doom or gloom around my blog :)

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  31. Unknown24 March 2016 at 05:15

    LeeAnn, that sounds like a really fun project for the month. I'm interested to see how it goes for you, writing every day. And I'm really interested to see what other words you choose from A to Z.

    I also love the first word, authenticity, as my word of the year was based off of that. Transparency. I'm having a bit of a harder time with it then I thought, as the things that are happening to us are taboo in society. I talk about it as much as I can, but I don't want the blog to be a complete Downer either. This is turning into a bigger challenge than what I would have thought.

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    1. Leanne24 March 2016 at 08:55

      I know what you mean about knowing how much to share or not share, and how our plans don't always go according to schedule. You are being honest and transparent wherever you can Nikki and that helps a lot of people walking the same hard path. Much love to you and the family xx

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  32. Susan 24 March 2016 at 23:16

    I'm looking forward to your posts, Leanne. I have never done the A-Z challenge, but it sounds like fun.You have given yourself a challenging task, and I can't wait to read about and try to apply all of the positive personality traits that you list!

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    1. Leanne25 March 2016 at 11:50

      thanks Susan - I'm really looking forward to it now - it's been quite inspiring and given me some thoughts about my posts for the next few months too x

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  33. Scarlett Braden25 March 2016 at 02:19

    I love your theme and look forward to reading your blog. Anything positive is a welcome addition to my day. Best of luck with the challenge.
    @ScarlettBraden from
    Chica In Cuenca

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    1. Leanne25 March 2016 at 11:51

      Thanks Scarlett - it's so nice meeting new bloggers and this has proved to be a fantastic way to do it :)

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  34. Gail27 March 2016 at 04:58

    Already I am liking the positive vibes and energy coming from you! Your theme is a breath of fresh air and I will be back to see what I can learn as I too strive to develop positive qualities. Gail at Making Life An Art

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    1. Leanne27 March 2016 at 14:21

      Hi Gail - I'm glad my series appeals and it's lovely to meet you - popping across to check out your theme reveal and follow along too x

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  35. Unknown28 March 2016 at 02:27

    Good luck with the challenge Leanne. Sounds like an interesting one and also one that will spark a lot of conversation. I look forward to following!

    Sally @ Life Loving
    #LifeLovingLinkie

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    1. Leanne29 March 2016 at 20:43

      thanks Sally - I'm all ready now to dive in and see how it goes - I think it'll be fun x

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  36. Sue McPeak31 March 2016 at 07:03

    Hi Leanne...welcome to the AtoZ Challenge. Positivity in any form is always a great topic, and yours on personality promises to be an interesting read. I enjoyed browsing your blog. Look forward to your posts.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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