List of Success Values
Many of the justice-involved did not have good values modeled for them. If you would like to add good values to your life, look at the list below. Find one value you want to have more of in your life and ask God to develop it in you.
Inter-relationships between Character Traits <> Attitudes <> Values <> Habits
- ACCEPTANCE: approved by others
- AMBITION: desire to succeed
- APPEARANCE: caring about how you look
- BOUNDARIES – HEALTHY: avoid unhealthy situations, acquaintances, activities
- COMMITMENT: dedicated to something worthwhile
- COMPASSION: caring about others, especially when they hurt or struggle
- COMPETENCE: ability to complete a task successfully
- CONSISTENT: reliable and unchanging
- CONTENTMENT: fulfilled, but not complacent
- COURAGE: progress through uncertainty and risk
- CREATIVITY: inspiration to make new things and think new ideas
- DISCIPLINE: self-motivation and commitment
- DISCREET: maintain privacy in what you say and do
- EDUCATION: GED, high school diploma, college, etc.
- EMOTIONAL HEALTH: being aware of your feelings and managing them
- ENDURANCE: having the stamina to not give up
- ENERGY: contributing momentum and ideas
- ENTHUSIASM: intense excitement
- FAIRNESS: not biased and avoid favoritism
- FAITH: belief in Jesus Christ and in yourself
- FAMILY: a group of people you are a part of
- FRIENDSHIP: belief in, commitment to, and enjoyment of likeminded people
- GENEROSITY: freely give of your time, money, and talent
- GIVING: specifically support a cause with your money
- GOOD DEEDS: meeting needs with your actions
- GRATITUDE: an attitude of appreciation
- HAPPINESS: good feelings about your life and circumstances
- HELPFULNESS: doing good things to meet the needs of others
- HONESTY: truthfulness, trust
- HOPEFUL: confidence that your life and future are meaningful and purposeful
- HUMILITY: belief that God is the source of all that you have and are, without pride
- INDEPENDENCE: able to take care of yourself
- INFLUENCE: inspire others to take action or support a vision/purpose
- INTEGRITY: possessing exemplary character
- JOY: belief in the constant support of God through all of life’s circumstances
- JUSTICE: fair treatment of all with a concern for the needy, poor, helpless
- KINDNESS: treating others with respect, warmth, and considerate
- LEARNING – BEING A LEARNER: being curious and motivated to increase knowledge
- LEISURE TIME: making time for enjoyable activities or enjoying downtime
- LISTENING SKILL: let others speak and listen with understanding and affirmation
- LOVE: selflessly care about others and seek their good
- LOYALTY: support for and allegiance to a person or cause
- MATERIAL POSSESSIONS: personal possessions
- MODERATION: not be controlled by any substance or activity
- MONEY: getting money, saving it and managing it wisely
- ON TIME – PUNCTUAL: avoid being late and communicate if you’re going to be late
- PATIENCE: willingly persevere through difficulties and challenges with joy
- PEACE: a stabilizing contentment in the soul
- PERSEVERANCE: refusing to let obstacles or delays impede progress
- PHYSICAL HEALTH: getting enough sleep, proper nutrition and exercise
- POPULARITY: being liked, approved and accepted by many
- PREPARED: set goals, improve skills, and attain knowledge to succeed
- RELIABLE: trustworthy and consistent
- RELIGION: learn of and love the Lord Jesus Christ and others
- RESPECT: regard others with esteem who are made in the image of God
- RESPONSIBLE: conduct that accepts and manages obligations successfully
- SECURITY: free from danger, protection from fear
- SELF-ESTEEM: feeling good about self-worth and value to others
- SELF-CONTROL: keep emotions under control and maintaining discipline
- SENSE OF HUMOR: being able to laugh and not be too serious
- SOCIALLY APPRPOPRIATE: behaving acceptably in all situations
- SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY: loving God and others, reading the Bible and doing good works
- SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY: respecting authority with humility, as to the Lord
- SUCCESS: achieving expected results, completing tasks, and reaching goals
- THANKFULNESS: gratitude without complaining or negativity
- TRUSTWORTHY: reliable, consistent, others’ confidence in you
- VITALITY: being physically strong and mentally engaged
- VULNERABLE: honest and transparent before God and others
- WISDOM: applying knowledge to create solutions and make good decisions
- WORK: vocation, employment, earning money