Character Qualities 40-49

Character Qualities

Each month, the Character Council will highlight one of the qualities on these pages in greater detail. The listings as they appear here are intended to give you a brief look at each trait.

After we name and briefly define each character quality, we'll list "actions to practice." These actions will help you get in the spirit of the quality by providing you with several concrete methods for putting the quality definition into action. Next, we tell you the month and year the quality will be highlighted. Click here to see the chronological calendar.

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Security

"Structuring my life around that which cannot be taken away or destroyed." Action Steps:

   * Not worry or fret
   * Look to my authorities for protection
   * Correct unsafe conditions
   * Find peace of mind in a clear conscience rather than personal comfort
   * Not meddle in the concerns of others

Self-Control

"Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right." Action Steps:

   * Not act impulsively
   * Not equate desires with rights
   * Set my own limits
   * See my anger as a sign that something is wrong in me
   * Walk away from things that aren't right

Sensitivity

"Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me." Action Steps:

   * Listen to others fully
   * Watch facial expressions
   * Notice tone of voice
   * Put myself in others' shoes
   * Show that I care

Sincerity

"Eagerness to do what is right, with transparent motives." Action Steps:

   * Be all that I can be
   * Take responsibility for my own actions
   * Respect others' opinions
   * Always mean what I say
   * Not take advantage of other people

Thoroughness

"Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words, if neglected." Action Steps:

   * Plan my work
   * Pay attention to details
   * Make a list so I don't forget
   * Finish what I start
   * Clean up before I quit

Thriftiness

"Allowing myself and others to spend only what is necessary." Action Steps:

   * Save more and spend less
   * Make good use of what I already have
   * Look for the best value
   * Budget my money, time, and energy
   * Not confuse what I need with what I want

Tolerance

"Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development." Action Steps:

   * Not confuse what is right with what is popular
   * Expect the same of myself as I expect others
   * Look for ways to help others mature
   * Accept my own unchangeables and the unchangeables of others
   * Listen before I form an opinion

Truthfulness

"Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts." Action Steps:

   * Tell the truth
   * Encourage others to be truthful
   * Not cheat or steal
   * Admit when I am wrong
   * Not exaggerate to make things seem different from what they are

Virtue

"The moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right." Action Steps:

   * Do what is right and encourage others to do the same
   * Guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts
   * Learn to stand alone
   * Abstain from anything which might damage or pollute my mind or body
   * Treat others as I would want them to treat me

Wisdom

"Making practical applications of truth in daily decisions." Action Steps:

   * Listen to my parents and teachers
   * Learn from correction
   * Choose my friends carefully
   * Remember there are consequences to all my actions. Ask, "What is the right thing to do?"

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