What is Character?Someone who possess moral strength and
integrity. They understand the difference between right and wrong and are committed to doing what is right.
Importance of characterCharacter promotes your well-being. When
you follow expectations, rules, and laws you stay out of trouble. Behaving responsibly means you are less likely to take dangerous risks that could hurt you or others. It promotes the well-being of society.
A mentor is someone who takes a special interest in you and invests time and energy in helping you grow and develop character
Universal ValuesValues most people have. They are universal to all
societies. TrustworthinessRespectFairnessResponsibilityCaringHonestyIntegritySelf-disciplineCitizenship
How we learn our valuesDirectly: From direct teaching or someone
telling you right from wrong.Indirectly: observing the behavior of othersWe learn our values from:Family homeReligionSocietyMedia
Living and acting according to your valuesConsider the consequencesListen to your conscienceTurn to your familyGain knowledge: Get facts before you actEvaluate the source: Is it reliableTalk to others: Responsible people can help
you sort things out
Peer PressureThe influence of others in your age group.Can cause you to go against your personal
values and code of conduct
Personal StandardA rule or principal you set for yourself.Examples:I don’t drink or hand out with those who do.I do my homework everyday directly after
school.
Standard 6: Identify physical, psychological, social, economic, technology, and health influences on personal wellness
PersonalityIs a combination of characteristics that make
you different from every other person.Three general parts:EmotionalSocialIntellectual
Self-conceptThe way you see yourself.Can also be called your identity or self-imageIs influenced by experiences, what people
say, and what you say to yourself.Focusing on positive messages helps us to
over come obstacles and strive to meet new challenges. It gives us the encouragement and will to try new things and do well in anything we work for.
Self-esteemThe value or importance you place on
yourselfBoost self esteem by:Learning to accept praiseFocusing on your strengthsAccepting yourself as you areLearn from your mistakesUse your strengths to help othersTake responsibility for your own life
Confident PeopleAre self assuredHave self controlCan take reasonable risksHave positive self-concept and high self-
esteem
Your self confidence is based on your perception of your abilities.
Needs and wantsWants: Things you desire but aren’t
necessary to surviveNeeds: Things you must have to survive
Short Term goalsGoals you plan to achieve in the next day,
week, month. They should be in only a short amount of time.
Long Term goalsGoals that you are wanting to achieve further
in the future 6 months, a year or more.
Fixed and Flexible goalsFixed: A set amount of time that a person has
no control overFlexible: No definite time limit
Being a good managerDecision makingProblem solvingCommunicationLeadershipOrganizationCritical thinkingCreative thinking
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