Is a Good Person, Someone to Look up to and Admire

A PERSON OF CHARACTER

►Is A good person, someone to look up to and admire

►Knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do what is right

►Sets a good example for everyone

►Makes the world a better place

Trustworthiness- Be honest * Don’t deceive, cheat or steal *Be reliable-do what you say you’ll do * Have the courage to do the right thing * Build a good reputation * Be loyal – stand by your family, friends and country

Diligence- Do your best, strive for excellence * Be willing to risk failure for a worthy goal * Be self-disciplined *Learn from yours and others mistakes and failures * See the big picture * Thing long term * Don’t give up when things seem difficult * Don’t procrastinate * Finish what you started

Do Your Share- Do: Be a good citizen and a good neighbor * Care about and pursue the common good be a volunteer – help you school and community be better, cleaner and safer * Protect the environment by conserving resources, reducing pollution, and cleaning up after yourself * Participate in making things better by voicing your opinion, voting, serving on committees, reporting wrongdoing and paying taxes

Responsibility - Do what you supposed to do * Persevere: keep in trying! * Always do your best * Use self-control * Be self-disciplined * Think before you act-consider the consequences * Be accountable for you choices

Loyalty- Do: Stand by and protect your family, friends, school, and country * Be a good friend * Look out for those who care about you * Keep secrets of those who trust you

Don’t: Betray a trust * Let your friends hurt themselves * Do anything just so others will like you * Ask a friend to do anything wrong or spread gossip that could hurt others

Respect Authority and the Law- Do: Play by the rules * Obey parents, teachers, coaches, and others who have been given authority * Observe just laws * Honor and respect principles of democracy

Charity- Do: Be charitable and altruistic- give money, time , support, comfort without strings for the sake of making someone else’s life better, not for praise or gratitude *Help people in need.

Caring- Be kind * Be compassionate and show you care * Express gratitude * Forgive others * Help people in need

Tolerance and Acceptance- Do; Judge other on their character, abilities, and conduct without regard to race religion , gender, where the live, how they dress, or the amount of money the have * Be tolerant, respectful, and accepting of those who are different from you * Listen to other and try to understand their points of view

Respect- Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule * Be Tolerant of differences * Use good manners, not bad language * Be considerate of the feelings of others * Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone * Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

Reliability- Do: Keep your promises * Honor your word and commitments * Be dependable * Do what you are supposed to do * Return what you borrow * Pay your debts * Be on Time

Golden Rule- Do: Treat others the way you want to be treated * Respect the dignity, privacy, and freedom of all individuals * Value and honor all people, no matter what they do for you or to you * respect others’ property-take good care of property you are allowed to use and don’t take or use property without permission * Respect the autonomy of others-tell them what they should know to make good choices about their own lives

Justice- Do: Be fair and just * Treat people equally * Make decisions without favoritism or prejudice * In imposing punishment be sure the consequences for wrongdoing are consistent, certain, and proportional (not too harsh or lenient)

Don’t: Take more than your fair share * Take advantage of or blame other unfairly

Concern for Others- Do: Be compassionate and empathetic * Be kind, loving, and considerate * Be thankful and express gratitude for what people do for you * forgive others for their shortcomings

Don’t: Be mean, cruel, or insensitive.

Fairness- Play by the rules * Take turns and share * Be open-minded: listen to others * Don’t blame other carelessly

Honesty- Do: Tell the truth and nothing but the truth * Be sincere * Be forthright and candid

Don’t: Lie * Cheat * Steal * Be sneaky, tricky, or deceptive

Citizenship-Do your share to make you school and community better * Cooperate * Get involved in community affairs * Stay informed; vote * Be a good neighbor * Obey laws and rules * Respect authority * Protect the environment

Pursue Excellence- Do: Your best * Persevere * Don’t quit * Be prepared * Be diligent * Work hard * Make all you worthy of pride

Accountability- Do: Accept responsibility for the consequences of your choices, not only for what you do but what you don’t do * Think about consequences of yourself and others before you act * Think long-term * Do what you can do to make things better * Set a good example

Don’t: Look the other way when you can make a difference * Make excuses or blame others

Courage- Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone *Don’t cave into negative peer pressure, stand above it * Don’t let fear of failure prevent you from trying things * Don’t be afraid to express yourself just because some people might disapprove * Have a conviction and be courageous over it

Openness- Do: Be open-minded and impartial-consider what people have to say before you decide * Be careful – get the facts, including opposing viewpoints, before making decisions (especially blaming or accusing another)

Courtesy- Do: Use good manners * Be courteous, polite, and civil to everyone

Don’t: Use put-down, insults, or ridicule to embarrass or hurt others

Nonviolence- Do: resolve disagreements, respond to insults, and deal with anger peacefully and without violence

Don’t: Use threats or physical force to get what you want or to express anger

Self-Control- Do: Take charge of your own life * set realistic goals * Keep a positive outlook * Be Prudent and self-disciplined with your health, emotions, time and money * Be rational-act out of reason not anger, revenge, or fear * Know the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do * Be self-reliant-manage your life so you are not dependent on others; pay you own way whenever you can

Duty-Do: Know and do your duty * Acknowledge and meet your legal and moral obligations

Integrity- Do: Stand up for your beliefs * Follow your conscience * Be honorable and upright * Live by your principles no matter what other say * Have the courage to do what is right an to try new things even when it is hard * Build and guard you reputation

Don’t: Do anything wrong * Lose heart if you fail or don’t get what you want

TRUSTWORTHINESS

Be honest ● Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal ● Be reliable – do what you say you’ll do ● Have the courage to do the right thing ●Build a good reputation ● Be loyal – stand by your family, friends, and country

Do Your Best

Whatever you do, do your best.

COOPERATION

Working together with others towards a common goal.

Be helpful to others. Do your part. listen and consider the ideas of othersBe unselfish. Be cheerful. Share things with others. Be happy for the good fortune of others on the team. Use everyone’s special talents. Be friendly. Be willing to share the credit.Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.

FAITH

Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in a higher power Enables us to press forward even when we are tired or hurt or afraid and to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming andthe course is entirely uncertainStay hopeful when things get toughLook for the good in all situations. Remain confident in difficult situations. Overcome disappointments. Figure out what you can do, don’t worry about what you can’t do. Show reverence for all holy places, religions, and religious or spiritual objects that are meaningful to the faiths of others.

HEALTH and FITNESS

Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.Eat and drink things that are goodfor you. Limit the amount of “junk food” in your diet. Maintain personal cleanliness. Make exercise a regular part of your life. Stay away from dangerous substances. Be active outdoorsLearn about mental fitness too by identifying how personal habits and media influences can affect mental alertness.

PERSEVERANCE

Sticking with something and not giving up even if it is difficult.Finish what you start. Never give up. Continue to work hard even if you are not successful at first. Work to get better at things you are not very good at. Set personal goals for improvement. Always do your best.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.You cannot afford to be around negative people and criticism and to participate in negative behaviors the Pessimism will destroy you.Be positive in your thoughts and words. Be cheerful. Look for the bright side of all situations. Keep a good sense of humor. Think good thoughts. Believe in yourself. Trust in your family and friends

Resourcefulness

Using human and other resources to their fullestThink about how you can, rather than why you can’t

Focus on what you do have, not on what you don’t have.  Identify personal strengths. Use the talents of those in your group. Conserve the earth’s natural resources.  Recycle

Gratitude

Think to thank Express appreciation to everyone who assists you and for everythingExpress it daily to remove arrogance, evil, pride, and selfishness,and disrespect.

Obtain Knowledge

Constantly be open to learning andexperiencing new ideas. Boring things are only boring to boring people - don’t be boring!Acquire knowledgeand then use it.

Thrift and Industry

Nothing good comes without workNothing is as quite discouraging and debilitating as debt Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both Fix it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.

FORGIVENESS

Let go of blame, grudges, and planning on how to get even.Hatred fails and bitterness destroys.

LOVE

The only force that can erase differences between people or bridge the chasms of bitterness. It is power to overcome fear and doubt worry and discouragement.

Look beyond yourself and give love to others.

MORALITY

Violation of morality brings regret, sorrow, loss of self-respect, tragedy, and destruction.Have self-discipline and control your thoughts and actions.

DIVERSITY

Have more tolerance, courtesy, acceptance, politeness, respect, and consideration for the good in all people of every race, culture, religion, and gender.

There is strength in diversity.

Success is not final;Failure is not fatal.It is courage to continue that counts.

Winston Churchill