Decisiveness vs. Procrastination Definition: The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions I Will…. * Not look back * Do what I say * Make the right decision and stick to it * Look at things from more than one point of view before making up…
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Creativity vs. Underachievement
Creativity vs. Underachievement Definition: Approaching a need, a task, or an idea I Will…. * Use my talents for good * See things from more than one perspective * Use principles to solve problems * Learn all I can * Look for new ways to be a person of…
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Contentment vs. Covetousness
Contentment vs. Covetousness Definition: Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions. I Will…. * Be thankful for what I do have * Not complain about what I don’t have * Not always ask for “one more” * Value people above things * Want less and give…
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Compassion vs. Indifference
Compassion vs. Indifference Definition: “Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others.” I Will… * Stop to help *Listen when others want to talk * Give of my resources to help those in need * Look for lasting solutions * Comfort others without regard to race, gender,…
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Cautiousness vs. Rashness
Cautiousness vs. Rashness Definition : “Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions” I Will * Think before I act * Follow safety rules * Ask permission * Talk at the right time * Look out for danger Week One Activities (Practicing ~ Think before I act) *When an…
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Boldness vs. Fearfulness
Boldness Definition ~ “Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right and just.” I Will…. * Not be afraid to speak the truth * Keep a clear conscience * Support others when they are right * Be willing to stand alone * Speak with humility …
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Benevolence vs. Selfishness
Benevolence vs. Selfishness Definition: Giving to others’ basic needs without having as my motive personal reward I WILL….. * See the needs of others as quickly as I see my own * Give freely without expecting anything in return * Not hoard things for myself * Not profit from the…
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Availability vs. Self-Centeredness
Availability Definition: Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve. I Will….. * Put others ahead of myself *Find a way to help, not a way to hide * Be ready when I’m called * Be glad for the chance to serve * Check…
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Attentiveness Vs. Distraction
Attentiveness Definition ~ Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided attention. I Will…. * Look at people when they speak to me * Ask questions if I don’t understand * Sit or stand up straight * Not draw attention to myself * Keep my eyes,…
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Training Thursday……Alertness vs. Carelessness
In our home when we begin our school day, we recite the characteristic we are focused on, as well as it’s definition. Each characteristic in this study has 5 focal points. We take one “I WILL” per week and focus on that. I have found that 5 weeks studying one…