Izada de Bandera
Fecha: Septiembre 28 de 2007
Curso:5A
Director de grupo: Andrea Isaza
Tema: Character

Introduction

WHAT IS CHARACTER?

It is those positive qualities that speak of who we are and the kind of person we want to be. Today 5A would like to remind you what are those basic qualities that will help you succeed, make responsible choices, and be proactive in coming face to face with challenges of daily life. The next 30 minutes have been planed to give you and edge – to do something meaningful, to be effective, to be remembered, to become a leader.

When our wealth is lost, nothing is lost

When our health is lost, something is lost

When our character is lost, all is lost.

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RESPONSIBLE: Obliged or expected to account for.
Taking responsibility for yourself means:
-Being ready for school on time.
- Helping with chores without reminders.
- Doing homework on time and keeping school work in order.


SELF-CONTROL: controlling one´s actions and responses

You can show personal self-control by:
-Counting to 10 before you react.
-Eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep.
-Setting aside time for your homework and family responsibilities

PERSEVERANCE: Sticking to a purpose or aim
You can persevere by:
-Not giving up when things go wrong.
-Accepting feedback in order to keep trying until you get it right
-Giving a 100% to a sport or activity that challenges you.
-Setting wise long-term goals and working towards them.

SELF-RESPECT: Taking pride in and caring for oneself
You can show self-respect by:
- Giving yourself positive messages about who you are.
- Participating in activities that make you feel good about yourself.
-Not listening to people who put you down.

Remember: Good character doesn´t grow on trees. You need to work at it and make it a conscious choice of your will. There is always room for improvement right? So think about it and star moving!