Decision Making - Choosing among several alternatives
- List my options before making a decision.
- Think about what might happen because of my decision.
- Evaluate decisions I have made.
Wise Use of Resources - Using sound judgment, not wasteful, being responsible, setting priorities.
- Wisely use the natural resources in my environment.
- Plan how to use my financial resources.
- Use my time wisely.
- Take care of my personal belongings.
Communication - The exchange of thoughts, information, or messages between individuals using speech, writing, gestures, and artistic expression.
- Make a presentation.
- Listen carefully to what others say.
- Clearly state my thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others.
- Settle disagreements in ways that are not hurtful.
Accepting Differences - To recognize and welcome factors that separate or distinguish one person from another.
- Treat people who are different from me with respect.
- Work/play with people who are different from me.
- Have friendships with people who are different from me.
Leadership - To assist a group in meeting its goals by showing or directing along the way; using personal influence to guide a group in reaching its goal.
- Organize a group to reach its goal.
- Use different leadership styles.
- Get others to share in leadership.
Useful/Marketable Skills - To have the abilities wanted by employers and needed to hold a job.
- Work out problems that are presented to me.
- Follow instructions as they are given me.
- Contribute as a member of a team.
- Accept responsibility for doing a job.
- Keep accurate and useful records.
- Apply for a job.
Healthy Lifestyle Choices - Selecting a way of living that is in accord with sound condition of body and mind, prevention of disease and injury.
- Make healthy food choices.
- Choose activities that promote physical health and well-being.
- Manage stress positively in my life.
- Avoid risky behaviors.
Self-responsibility - Taking care of oneself; being accountable for one's behavior and obligations; choosing for oneself between right and wrong.
- Do what is right for myself when with a group.
- Admit to mistakes I make.
- Understand it is important to follow through on commitments I have made.
- Have control over my own personal goals/future.
Trustworthiness - Being worthy of trust, honor and confidence in all relationships.
- Tell the truth
- Not cheat or steal
- Keep my promises
- Do the right thing
- Be loyal to friends, family, and country
- Be trustworthy
Respect - Demonstrating regard for the dignity, worth, and autonomy of all persons.
- Treat others in a polite and courteous way
- Say only positive things about others
- Deal peacefully with wrongs against me
- Treat others with respect
- Tolerate differences
- Consider everyone's opinion
Responsibility - Acknowledging and living up to duties to others and self.
- Work together in a team (help others and each other)
- Think before I talk or act
- Finish tasks that are my responsibility
- Set a good example for others to follow
- Use self-control/self-discipline
- Do things I see need to be done
Fairness - Making decisions on appropriate factors (impartiality, avoidance of conflict of interest).
- Play by the rules
- Take turns and share
- Listen to others with an open mind
- Do what is best for others
- Make decisions without showing favoritism
- Do what is right, even when it might cost me
Caring - Demonstrating regard for the well-being of others.
- Be kind to others
- Help others in need
- Thank others
- Show I care
- Forgive others/not hold grudges
- Volunteer my time and talents
Citizenship - Recognizing and living up to obligations to society and community.
- Do my share to make my school and community better
- Cooperate with others
- Be a good neighbor
- Obey laws and rules
- Respect authority
- Vote and be involved in elections
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