DEVELOPING GOOD CHARACTER

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DEVELOPING GOOD CHARACTER

• Lesson 6

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What is Character?

• A persons use of self-control to act on
  responsible values

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• Self-respect a high regard for oneself because
  one behaves in responsible ways.
• Conceit excessive appreciation of ones worth.
• Values a standard or belief.
• Family value a standard that is held copied
  by family members.
• Self-control the degree to which a person
  regulates their own behavior.

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How would you describe yourself?

• Honest
• Forgiving
• Fair
• Loyal
• Trustworthy
• Tolerant
• Compassionate
• Considerate

• Respectful
• Open-minded
• Responsible
• Kind
• Self-controlled/disciplined
• Courageous
• Reliable
• Cooperative

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Six Pillars of Character

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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Pillars Color Scheme

• Trustworthiness true blue
• Respect Golden Rule
• Responsibility green
• Fairness orange, equal sections
• Caring red, from the heart
• Citizenship purple, state of royalty

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T R R F C C

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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• Moderation placing limits to avoid excess.
• Delayed gratification voluntarily postponing an
  immediate reward in order to complete at task
  before enjoying a reward.

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Self-Esteem a persons belief about their worth.

• Positive self-esteem a persons belief that
  they are worthy and deserves respect.
• Negative self-esteem a persons belief that
  they are NOT worth and does NOT deserve respect.
• A persons self-esteem should be based on the
  appropriateness of their actions.

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Why you need to develop positive self-esteem

• You will practice life skills
• Make responsible decisions
• Know you are unique
• Good foundation during difficult times
• Willing to take calculated risks
• Expect others to treat you with respect

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Three steps to develop good character and improve
self-esteem

• Make a character check
• Control the belief statements that motivate you
• Give yourself a dose of self-respect

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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
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10 Ways to Improve Self-esteem

• Pay attention to your appearance
• List your responsible actions
• Be your best friend
• Write down feelings
• Spend time with family a priority
• Treat others how you want to be treated

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• Let others know what makes you feel special
• Support family friends interest ask them to
  support yours
• Found out examples of actions that show good
  character
• Plenty of exercise beta-endorphins- substances
  produced in the brain that create a feeling of
  well being