Character Qualities 10-21

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。

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Decisiveness

"The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions." Action Steps:

   * Not look back
   * Do what I say
   * Make the right decision and stick to it
   * Look at things from more than one point of view before making up my mind
   * Not give in to peer pressure

Deference

"Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me." Action Steps:

   * Notice those around me
   * Respect the feelings of others
   * Not use offensive language
   * Not play loud music in public
   * Be careful how I dress

Dependability

"Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice." Action Steps:

   * Keep my word
   * Be careful what I promise
   * Correct my mistakes
   * Pull my share of the load
   * Not have a bad attitude

Determination

"Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition." Action Steps:

   * Set goals
   * Make sure my goals are right
   * Ignore distractions
   * Not be discouraged by others
   * Face problems head-on

Diligence

"Investing my time and energy to complete each task assigned to me." Action Steps:

   * Finish my projects
   * Do a job right
   * Follow instructions
   * Concentrate on my work
   * Not be lazy

Discernment

"Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen." Action Steps:

   * Ask questions
   * Not judge hastily
   * Learn from experience
   * Not repeat mistakes
   * Trace problems to their causes

Discretion

"Recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences." Action Steps:

   * Choose my words carefully
   * Practice good manners
   * Listen to criticism
   * Not make fun of others
   * Turn down any invitation to do wrong

Endurance

"The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best." Action Steps:

   * Not be a "quitter"
   * Accept both instruction and correction
   * Not waste my time, energy and talent on meaningless pursuits
   * Bend instead of break
   * Put my whole heart into everything I do

Enthusiasm

"Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort." Action Steps:

   * Be an energy-giver to others
   * Smile
   * Treat every job as important
   * Put my whole heart into what I do
   * Not be discouraged by failure

Faith

"Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how." Action Steps:

   * Expect the best
   * Make right choices based on principles of character rather than whims of circumstance
   * Believe the truth and reject a lie
   * Not take things for granted
   * Trust those who have proven character

Flexibility "Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities." Action Steps:

   * Not get upset when plans change
   * Respect the decisions of my authorities
   * Not be stubborn
   * Look for good in changes
   * Not compromise what is right

Forgiveness

"Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge." Action Steps:

   * Be quick to forgive
   * Not cover up my own wrongs but will be quick to ask forgiveness
   * Not seek revenge
   * Respond kindly to those who hurt me
   * Not take up offenses for others

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