Character Quality THEME of the WEEK GRATITUDE Do

Character Quality “THEME of the WEEK” GRATITUDE Do you show this? C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

GRATITUDE To make known to others in what ways they have benefited my life C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

What is GRATITUDE n n n Produces an appreciation and peace for today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Allows you to overlook the negative and see the positive instead. In everything give thanks. C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

We are Looking for MORE THANKFUL less vs complaining CONTENTMENT vs discontent VALUABLE unhelpful vs APPRECIATIVE vs take for granted C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

GRATITUDE “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. ” – Melodie Beattie “Talent and ability will get you there, but character will keep you there. ” – Wade Salem C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

GRATITUDE How will you exhibit this Quality in your: § Competition § Classroom § Community C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

How does Your GRATITUDE Measure Up? Inside Scoreboard = Me__ WE__ 1 Poor – never done, unsatisfactory 2 Lacking – rarely exhibited, to be wanting 3 Average – sometimes shown, status quo 4 Good – displayed often, acceptable, 5 Excellent – demonstrated very often, exceptional C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

I will get back up. I will appreciate others. GRATITUDE I will have a cheerful heart. I will not complain. C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

Who will be our Character Matters Competitor of the Week? GRATITUDE Be THANKFUL Twitter - #GOTHEDISTANCE C 2017 CHARACTER MATTERS