Examples of Life Principles

Self-discipline – the ability to choose and control one’s own actions

Responsibility – making the choice to be reliable and dependable

Honesty - truthfulness

Integrity – acting according to a sense of right and wrong

Courage – strength to act even when afraid or uncertain

Compassion – ability to share another’s feelings or ideas

Perseverance – the ability to persist or continue striving

Loyalty – faithfulness to another

Effort – doing your best in an endeavor

Respect – demonstrating high regard for a person or idea

Friendship – caring for and trusting one another

Cooperation – working together

Common Sense – thinking before acting; using good judgment

Flexibility – the ability to make adjustments or alter plans

Initiative – taking action; originating new ideas

Curiosity – the desire to learn, to explore, investigate

Patience – the ability to wait calmly

Problem-solving – creating solutions, finding answers

Justice – being fair, right and upholding what is right

Commitment – keeping a promise or pledge

Esprit de corps – devotion among members of a group for each other and purposes

Humanitarianism – helping other humans

Citizenship – behaving in a responsible manner as a citizen of our community

Service – giving of one’s time and energies to help others

Courtesy – using good manners