Understanding what constitutes a character defect is an important part of taking a personal inventory. Using the list above, a list provided by an AA group or a personal list drawn up based on life experiences and known personality traits is a great way to start this process. Those working through step four can go item by item to develop a personal inventory.
Don’t limit yourself to character defects that may seem personal only to you or that you’re already aware of. Instead, be as inclusive as possible. Without further introspection, you may not even see the other defects that have affected you and your substance use disorder.