Discover what matters most and develop your personal compass
Your values are like your personal compass—they guide your decisions, actions, and how you treat others. Strong character isn't something you're born with; it's something you build through your choices every single day.
In this workshop, you'll discover what values matter most to you, learn how to live by them, and understand how your character shapes the person you're becoming.
Understanding values as the beliefs and principles that guide your behavior and decisions
Learning how small daily choices strengthen your character over time
Identifying which values matter most to you and why
Using your values to make difficult choices with confidence
Everyone has different values. Let's explore which ones resonate most with you!
Look at these common values. Which ones feel most important to you? Check your top 5:
Why did you choose these five values? Think about a time when one of your values helped you make a good decision:
Let's see how values guide our choices in everyday situations.
Your friend wants to copy your homework. You worked hard on it, but they forgot to do theirs. They say "real friends help each other."
Think about it: You can be a good friend while also being honest. Maybe you could help them understand the assignment instead of copying?
You see a classmate sitting alone at lunch every day. Your friends say they're "weird" and laugh when you suggest inviting them over.
Think about it: All three values apply here! Standing up for someone takes courage, kindness, and respect all at once.
You're competing in a school competition. You could win by bending the rules a bit, and no one would know. But you'd know.
Think about it: Real winners win fair and square. Your character is who you are when nobody's watching.
Time to create a personal guide that will help you make decisions based on your values.
Fill in the blanks to create your character compass:
Write your Character Compass on a card and keep it somewhere you'll see it often—maybe on your desk, in your locker, or as your phone background. Let it remind you who you want to be!
Character isn't built in a day—it's built through consistent small actions. Here's your challenge!
Choose one action for each day this week. Check them off as you complete them:
Before you finish, take a moment to reflect on what you've learned:
You've built your Character Compass and learned how values guide great leaders. Remember: who you are matters more than what you achieve!
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