1. Chapter 3
Achieving Mental & Emotional Health
Lesson 2
Developing Personal Identity & Character

2. Healthy identity is based on being a person of good character.

3. Your Personal Identity
Your personal identity describes who you are.
Identity development is one of the most important tasks

4. Your Personal Identity
Your personal identity depends a lot on your age and circumstances.
Personal identity

5. Influences on Personal Identity
How Identity Forms
Influences on Personal Identity   
Experiences  
Values  
Occupational Goals 

6. You may identify a role model who you look up to and want to be like.
How Identity Forms
You may identify a role model who you look up to and want to be like.
Role model

7. Aspects of Identity
Your personality sets you apart from other people and determines how you will react in certain situations.
Personality

8. The Importance of Good Character
Character plays a significant role in your decisions, actions, and behavior.

9. The Importance of Good Character
A person of good character demonstrates core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect.
Character

10. Traits of Good Character
Six Traits of Good Character
Trustworthiness
Fairness
Citizenship

11. Traits of Good Character
By demonstrating the traits of good character consistently in your actions and behaviors, you show others that you have integrity.
Integrity

12. Traits of Good Character
Courtesy is

13. Working Toward a Positive Identity
You can develop a healthy identity.
Your family and your circumstances influence

14. Working Toward a Positive Identity
Tips for Promoting a Healthy Identity
List your skills and strengths.
Find something that you love to do, and do it frequently.

15. Recognize Your Strengths and Weaknesses
To begin to understand your identity:

16. Demonstrate Positive Values
Practicing good character is not always easy,
Take actions that demonstrate positive values

17. Develop a Purpose in Your Life
A sense of purpose
A sense of purpose also

18. Form Meaningful Relationships
Relationships provide

19. Form Meaningful Relationships
Within a meaningful relationship, family, friends or others may give you constructive criticism.
Constructive criticism

20. Form Meaningful Relationships
This football player relies on his coach for honest feedback.

21. Avoid Unhealthful High-Risk Behaviors
Take healthful risks that challenge you to develop skills and to mature in new ways.
Avoid These High Risk Behaviors

22. Contribute to the Community
Your community is your extended support system.
Giving back to the community improves

23. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Define the term personal identity.

24. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Identify the six traits of good character.

25. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Explain the benefit of constructive criticism.