Building Character
Strength in the face of pain, difficulty, grief or fear
Courage
They score these in sports, and you need to have them in your life to make progress
Goals
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
Communication
Working, raising kids, and having places you need to be, are all different forms of
Responsibility
Drive, desire, the reason for acting
Motivation
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and then avoid when you are in addiction or mental health recovery
Trigger(s)
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping Strategies/Skills
Definition – “freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others”
Independence
The capacity for understanding one's own or another's thoughts, feelings, motives, and problems, self-awareness
Insight
Underwear provides this, and having positive people you can talk to provides this too
Support
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision Making
Every word needs to have one to avoid being nonsense and every life needs this to avoid being empty
Meaning
The ability to bounce back especially after something difficult
Resilience
This is great when it comes to movies shows and plays but it’s not a great thing to have in your daily life
Drama
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
Self Care
Definition - a settled way of thinking or feeling, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. You need this to be positive to succeed
Attitude
The quality of honestly upholding and sticking to your values
Integrity
People lock up their money in one of these, but this also describes a life free from danger and harm
Safe
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Setting *or Maintaining Boundaries
TWO ANSWERS You’ve got to give these to get these and when you have these for yourself you show these to others
Love and Respect