Good Character: the traits that describe you are a key to what you value.
Your values are your building blocks to your character.
* Value; a standard or belief , Adults teach a value system to children by setting a an example for children to copy.
*Character ; self control is the degree to which a person regulates his or her own behavior, a person who has good character when they use self control to act on responsible values.
Values that are building blocks for good character?
*Compassion; you demonstrate compassion when you are sensitive to the needs, wants , and emotions of others, and you are forgiving.
*Responsibility; you show responsibility when you do what you promise and are accountable for your decisions.
*Honesty; you are honest when you refuse yo lie, steal ,or mislead anyone.
*Trustworthiness; you are trustworthy when you are dependable, loyal , and honest.
*Self-Respect; is having a high regard for yourself
How to develop self respect?
make a character check
*Good character is your use of self-control to act on responsible values.
*if you behave in ways that contradict responsible values, you do not have good character.
*throughout your life, you can change your thoughts and actions to help you help good character.
*How to Develop Self-Respect?
*Adults can help you change negative belief statements into positive belief statement.
*other people will notice your behavior and will have respect for you.
*if you say you have self-respect, you must treat yourself in ways that show you respect yourself.
Actions that promote self-respect?
*Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities by yourself.
*Being yourself allows you to quiet time to get in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
*review what you have written to gain self knowledge.
* make spending time with members of your family or a mentor a priority.
*care for other people the way you would like them to care for you.
