Character Traits

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