The 36 Qualities of Character
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Alertness
Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can respond appropriately
Attentiveness
Concentrating on the person or task before me
Availability
Willingness to change my schedule and priorities to meet a need
Cautiousness
Taking time to ensure the right decision is made or action is taken
Compassion
Helping those who are hurting
Cooperation
Understanding others so I can effectively work with them
Courage
Overcoming fear by saying and doing what is right
Creativity
Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective
Decisiveness
Processing information and finalizing difficult decisions
Dependability
Fulfilling commitments even in the face of difficulty
Determination
Overcoming obstacles in order to reach my goal
Diligence
Focusing my effort on the work at hand
Discipline
Choosing behaviors to help me reach my goals
Endurance
The inner strength to withstand stress and do my best
Enthusiasm
Expressing interest and excitement in what I do
Flexibility
Adjusting to change with a good attitude
Forgiveness
Releasing feelings of resentment
Generosity
Managing resources to freely give
Gratefulness
Demonstrating appreciation to others for what I have and how they have helped me
Honesty
Being truthful in what I say and do
Humility
Recognizing the people and factors that have shaped my life
Initiative
Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it
Justice
Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right, and true
Loyalty
Demonstrating commitment to others
Orderliness
Organizing my thoughts and surroundings for greater achievement
Patience
Taking the time necessary to work through a difficult situation
Positivity
Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with difficulty
Punctuality
Showing respect for others by doing the right thing at the right time
Resilience
Recovering from adversity
Respect
Treating others with honor and dignity
Responsibility
Knowing and doing what is expected of me
Sincerity
Doing what is right with transparent motives
Thoroughness
Taking care of necessary details
Tolerance
Demonstrating respect for others who do not share my perspective
Trustworthiness
Gaining the confidence of others by demonstrating reliability
Wisdom
Making practical application of what is learned
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