Quote of the Month

Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do -


Character Counts

If you're lucky, people will judge you by your character and not just by your appearance, but what do people mean by "character"?

Your character is the sum of all the qualities that make you who you are. It’s your values, your thoughts, your words, your actions.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

How to be a person with Integrity?


Benefits of High Integrity 
1) You and others are happy

2) Peace of mind; no guilty feelings

3) Feel good or satisfied at having done the right thing

4) Gain other people's trust and respect

5) Do not get others into trouble unnecessarily

6) Become a good example or an inspiration to others

May is Integrity Month


Are You a Person of Integrity?(Take this self-evaluation and decide for yourself.)
TrueFalse 
I always try to do what is right, even when it is costly or difficult
   
I am true to my very best self.
   
I live up to the highest ethical standards.
   
I don't compromise my values by giving in to temptation.
   
I think I am / am not a person of integrity because: ___________________

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Cooperation Counts in April

To be helpful, to work with others for the  
common good, and to be a willing and productive team player. 


This month our character trait is Cooperation.

Cooperation means working in harmony with others to achieve a goal.
Cooperation  is vital not only to a happy, successful life but also to a more peaceful and harmonious world.
 Cooperation requires children to solve conflicts and exercise a certain amount of self-control and empathy—often letting go of something they want for the good of the group. Building this kind of team spirit begins in the family, where kids learn how good it feels when everyone works together. As the classic children’s song puts it: “The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.


Cooperation starts with learning to follow the rules that make a family--or any group--run more smoothly.  Having a few simple rules in the context of loving family relationships gives kids a strong foundation for working together with others. Rules can range from "no muddy shoes in the house" to "no name-calling." These convey the sense that children are part of something larger than themselves and that the world does not revolve around them.


It also strengthens the bond between friends and makes people feel closer and happier, a strong basis for cooperation.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Honesty Means....


Honesty means integrity, trustworthiness, truthfulness, sincerity, fairness in dealing, and the “absence of 
fraud, deceit, and dissembling.”  Honesty, honor, and integrity are all nouns that “denote qualities closely 
associated with moral excellence.”1 
Here are some ways to be honest: 
  *Say what you mean and mean what you say. 
  *Make promises you can keep. 
  *Admit mistakes. 
  *Refuse to cheat, steal or lie.  
  *Tell the truth.


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Honesty in March

HONESTY – Honesty is truthfulness. It means you are not going to lie or cheat or steal. Honesty is one of the building blocks of strong character, and it is something you display every day of your life. Do you think of yourself as an honest person? Do you think other people consider you to be honest? Is it ever OK to NOT be honest with people?





Are You a Trustworthy Person? Take the quiz:


I keep my promises; I am a person of my word.


I am reliable; I follow through on commitments.


I am honest.


I keep secrets; I never betray a confidence or a trust.


I have integrity


I am loyal when loyalty is appropriate.


I think I am a trustworthy person because________________________

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Fairness

Be fair by playing and abiding by the rules of the game, whether it is sports or just a board game, one should always play by the rules and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.