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Alertness vs. Carelessness - "Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses. Attentiveness vs. Distraction - "Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration." Availability vs. Self-centeredness - "Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve." Benevolence vs. Selfishness - "Giving to other's basic needs without having as my motive personal reward." Boldness vs. Fearfulness - "Having confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just." Cautiousness vs. Rashness - "Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions." Compassion vs. Indifference - "Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others." Contentment vs. Covetousness - "Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions." Creativity vs. Underachievement - "Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective." Decisiveness vs. Procrastination - "Having the ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions." Deference vs. Rudeness - "Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me." Dependability vs. Inconsistency - "Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice." Determination vs. Faintheartedness - "Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition. |
49 Character Qualities |
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Diligence vs. Slothfulness - "Investing my time and energy to complete each task assigned to me." Discernment vs. Shortsightedness - "Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen." Discretion vs. Simplemindedness - "Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences." Endurance vs. Discouragement - ''Having the inward strength to withstand stress and do my best." Enthusiasm vs. Apathy - "Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort." Faith vs. Presumption - "Having confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how." Flexibility vs. Resistance - "Being willing to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities." Forgiveness vs. Rejection - "Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge." Generosity vs. Stinginess - "Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need. Gentleness vs. Harshness - "Showing consideration and personal concern for others." Gratefulness vs. Unthankfulness - "Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life." Honor vs. Disrespect - "Respecting others because of the higher authorities they represent." Hospitality vs. Loneliness - "Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others." Humility vs. Pride - "Acknowledging that achievement results from the investment of others in my life." |
Initiative vs. Idleness - "Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it." Joyfulness vs. Self-pity - "Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions. Loyalty vs. Unfaithfulness - "Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve." Meekness vs. Anger - "Yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve." Obedience vs. Willfulness - "Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of those who are responsible for me." Orderliness vs. Confusion - "Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency." Patience vs. Restlessness - "Accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it." Persuasiveness vs. Contentiousness - "Guiding vital truths around another's mental roadblocks." Punctuality vs. Tardiness - "Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time." Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness - "Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard." Responsibility vs. Unreliability - "Knowing and doing what is expected of me." Security vs. Anxiety - "Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away." Self-control vs. Self-indulgence - "Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right." Sensitivity vs. Callousness - "Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me." Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy - "Being eager to do what is right with transparent motives." |
Thoroughness vs. Incompleteness - Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected." Tolerance vs. Prejudice - "Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development." Truthfulness vs. Deception - "Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts." Virtue vs. Impurity - "Having moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right." Wisdom vs. Foolishness - "Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances." |
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