Understand factors related to personal growth. Unit 1.01 Understand factors related to personal growth.
What are character traits? Character traits are ethical values that enable individuals to form personal standards of conduct These six character traits are the foundation of the Character Counts youth ethics initiative found at http://charactercounts.org
Trustworthiness Living up to the expectations of others Refraining from lies and self-serving behavior Practicing honesty, integrity, reliability, and loyalty
Respect Treating others with dignity Following the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you) Showing civility, courtesy, decency, dignity, tolerance, and acceptance
Responsibility & Fairness Being in charge of one’s choices and one’s life Being accountable for what we do and recognizing that our actions matter Being accountable, pursuing excellence, and showing self-restraint Adhering to a balanced standard of justice disregarding one’s feelings
Caring Showing genuine concern for the welfare of others Consciously causing no more harm than reasonably necessary in performing duties
Citizenship Knowing the laws and obeying them Volunteering and staying informed on issues, giving more than taking Valuing civic duties as a contributing member of a community
Four major aspects of personal growth Achievement of goals Self-satisfaction Positive relationships Ability to appreciate Each character trait has the potential to influence each of the four aspects of personal growth.