Enthusiasm in Action

Picture This Enthusiasm is expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort. Cheerleaders show enthusiasm in order to motivate the crowd and encourage the players. You can show enthusiasm, too! Enthusiasm spreads to others. When you are enthusiastic, it helps...

Enthusiasm – March 2023

Enthusiasm is “putting my whole heart into what I do.” Whatever the task, no matter how big or small, it will always turn out better if you put your whole heart into it! Another great thing about enthusiasm is—it’s contagious! Your “spark” of energy...

What is Tolerance, Really?

First, we need to have an accurate understanding of the meaning of tolerance. It doesn’t mean agreeing with every viewpoint or staying quiet in the face of one’s own convictions. In fact, the most important part of tolerance isn’t the differing perspectives—it’s...

Discipline in Action

Researchers have found that many things can influence our ability to be disciplined or self-controlled when we’re completing tasks, including our perceptions of difficulty, personal beliefs about willpower, incentives that are received, feedback on task performance,...

Discipline – January 2023

Growing Kids with Self-Control As parents raising children in a world of instant gratification, the challenge to teach balance and self-control is daunting. Our children are surrounded by images of celebrities and athletes embracing wrong desires. Television...

Generosity – December 2022

Generosity is a character quality that is simple, yet powerful. It’s a quality that requires a mindset of service and selflessness. But when demonstrated, it can aid the development of relationships and form the foundation of trust. In business and in life, most...

Gratefulness in Action

Being grateful can be challenging in life, especially when the unexpected or unplanned gets thrown at you: You lose your job and financesare tight. Years of infertility destroy your dream of becoming a mother or father. Your dad develops Alzheimer’s. Your closest...

Gratefulness – November 2022

Gratefulness is “showing appreciation for what I have.” This means recognizing what others have done for you and showing your gratitude. This positive and thankful attitude makes someone pleasant to be with—especially compared to an ungrateful person who takes things...

Initiative – October 2022

Initiative Initiative is “recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.” Initiative has to be balanced with patience and dependability. You cannot shirk your responsibilities in one area to show initiative in a different area. A...

Orderliness in Action

by Erin Engelke Preparing for Next Time I am generally a very organized person, …or someone who attempts to be as often as possible. When you are constantly juggling work obligations, community commitments, and kids’ schedules on top of the usual long list of to-do’s...