Definition and Sentence

August 15 - Excellence

Excellence is doing my best.  I give my very best to every task I do and to every relationship that I have.  I give my best to others.

August 22 - Honor

Honor is living with a sense of respect for what I believe is right.  I honor people who do what they promise to do and who are worthy of my respect.

August 29 - Contentment

I am satisfied with the things that I have.  I do not need material things to make me happy.  I choose to be happy with what I have.

September 6 - Service

Service is giving to others and wanting to make a difference in their lives.  I look for ways to be of service instead of waiting to be asked.  The needs of other people are just as important as my own needs.

September 12 - Responsibility

People can depend on me because I am responsible.  I am accountable for my actions.  When I make a mistake, I admit it and then I make amends.  I do my best with any job.

September 19 - Generosity

I show generosity by giving and sharing.  I give freely because I want to and not because I must.  I do not expect anything in return when I give something away.  I know that being generous shows others that I value and love them.

September 26 - Helpfulness

I am helpful by doing useful things for people just to make their lives easier.  I care for myself and for others because I know I can make a good difference in their lives.

October 5 - Tolerance

To be tolerant is to accept differences.  I do not expect others to think, look, speak, or act just like I do.  I know that everyone is different and we all have feelings, hopes, and dreams.  I accept things that I cannot change with a sweet spirit.

October 11 - Commitment

I am committed because I am willing to give my all to my friends, a task, or something that I believe in.  I keep my promises.

October 17 - Integrity

Integrity is standing up for what I believe is right and by living by the highest values.  My words and my actions match.  I mean what I say and I say what I mean.

October 24 - Compassion

I have compassion when I have kind feelings toward someone who is hurt or troubled.  I am kind and forgiving when someone has hurt me, even though it is not easy to do.

October 31 - Empathy

I share others' feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that situations.  I treat others the way I would want to be treated.

November 7 - Patience

I have patience because I know that everything will turn out right.  I am calm and tolerant even when difficult things happen.

November 14 - Thankfulness

I am thankful for what I have.  I show appreciation for the little things that happen in my life every day.  I do not wish for more than I have because I am content.  I always say “Thank you” when someone helps me or when I receive a gift or compliment.

November 28 - Consideration

I show consideration by being thoughtful about other people and their feelings.  I think about how my actions affect them and I care about how they feel.

December 5 - Caring

I care by giving love and attention to people and things that matter to me.  I am careful to give my best effort in all that I do.

December 12 - Giving

I am giving when I present voluntarily and without respecting anything in return.

January 4 - Determination

I am determined by focusing my energy and efforts on a task and then sticking to it until it is finished.  I do things even when they are not easy so that I can meet my goals.

January 9 - Justice

Practicing justice is being fair in everything that I do.  I see with my own eyes and do not judge people by what others tell me.  I stand up for my own rights and for the rights of others in a respectful way.

January 17 - Kindness

I show kindness by showing others that I care, doing something nice or unexpected to make their lives better.  I show love and compassion when someone is sad or needs my help.

January 24 - Unity

Unity helps me live and work with other people peacefully.  I am connected to everyone and everything, so I value each person.

January 30 - Respect

I have respect by caring about people and treating them with dignity.  I value myself and other people.  I treat other people the way that I want them to treat me.  I show courtesy to everyone and show respect for the adults in my life.

February 6 - Friendliness

Friendliness is being a friend.  I smile and greet people and show an interest in them.  I am happy to share my belongings, ideas, and feelings because I like myself and know that my friendship is worth a lot.

February 13 - Self-Discipline

Self-discipline means self-control.  I have self-discipline by not acting out when things do not go my way.  I am in charge of my decisions and my behavior.

February 24 - Tact

I show tact when I tell the truth kindly, with consideration for how my words will affect others.  I know what to say and I also know when to keep my thoughts to myself.  I am careful not to hurt someone else’s feelings because I would not want my own feelings to be hurt, either.  I think before I speak.

March 3 - Courtesy

My courtesy is shown when I am polite and have good manners.  I speak and act in a way that values others and respects them.  I say, “Please” and “Thank you” and show people that I care about them.

March 6 - Diligence

Diligence is working hard and doing the best job I possibly can.  I take special care to do things step-by-step.  I give all that I can to whatever I do.

March 20 - Cooperation

Cooperation is working together for the good of everyone.  I respect others and follow rules to keep everyone safe and happy.  I am helpful to others and share the load.

March 27 - Flexibility

I am showing flexibility when I am open to change.  I cannot always have everything my own way.  I am open to the ideas and opinions of others.

April 3 - Honesty

I am honest because I want people to know that I am truthful and trustworthy.  I admit my mistakes and I do not pretend to be something that I am not.  I do not need to impress others by misleading them because I am good enough just like I am.

April 9 - Forgiveness

Being forgiving is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong.  I know that everyone makes mistakes.  Instead of taking revenge, I will make amends.  I forgive myself when I make a mistake and I keep changing for the better.

April 17 - Perseverance

Perseverance is sticking to something or staying committed to something no matter how long it takes or what obstacles try to stop me.  I finish what I start.  I do not quit.

April 24 - Humility

I am humble because I do not act as if I am more important than anyone else.  I am happy to serve others and I think that other people’s needs are important.  I am not perfect, and I do not expect anyone else to be.  I do not judge others and I learn from my mistakes.

May 1 - Understanding

Understanding means that I show compassion to other people.  I forgive people for their mistakes because I have an understanding heart.

May 8 - Trustworthiness

I am trustworthy because people can count on me to do my best and to keep my word.  I will do what I say, even if it becomes really hard.  Others can be sure of me and I can be sure of myself.

May 15 - Loyalty

Loyalty is staying true to someone.  It is standing up for something I believe in.  I am loyal because I stay committed to people or to things that I believe in, even when other people do not.

May 22 - Review Of All Traits