tertiary · Temperance

Steadiness

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Steadiness?

A reliable, consistent presence that others can count on — unswayed by temporary setbacks or moments of excitement. Steady people are the anchors in every group.

When you might feel steadiness

Steadiness is a specific form of patience, which itself is a type of temperance. You might experience this feeling in situations where temperance is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define steadiness.

Emotional Hierarchy

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