Diligence
• Being focused on my schoolwork and not getting distracted by facebook, boyfriend time, etc.
Punctuality
• Getting to bed at an appropriate time each night so that I am not running late in the morning, which causes stress
Tranquility
• Keeping my temper at work when coworkers upset me and on the road
• Learning to use caution in my language when I am angry
Spirituality
• Spending time every day reading the Bible/doing devotions and attending church daily for spiritual growth
Healthy Lifestyle
• Eating more fruits and vegetables, less soda, no going out when I do not feel like cooking even though there is plenty of food, no skipping breakfast because I overslept
• Being dedicated in exercising daily by going to swimming classes and not skipping, also training for the marathons I have signed up to run
Balance between carefree and caring too much
• Not caring so much when little things go wrong in my everyday life, also not wanting everything to be so perfect and thorough because sometimes that is impossible
Honest/Outspoken when called for
• Not keeping my thoughts to myself but letting them free when the time is necessary
• Not shying away from my feelings because I do not want to offend other people, this is why I feel trampled on at times
Quick-thinking/Creative/Knowledgeable
• Being able to educate myself so that I can be prepared and have good ideas and suggestions to offer at my job as an event planner
Cleanliness
• Taking the time to nurture my appearance each day, no matter how early I may have to get up, so that I appear professional and calm and not having to rush or stress
• Brush and floss 2x a day to avoid cavities
Balance between selfless and selfish
• Learning how to say no to things when I have too much to do
• Not pointing the finger so fast when I argue with my boyfriend but instead trying to understand the situation before I selfishly blame him
Order
• Being organized so that work doesn’t interfere with school, and neither work or school interfere with family time and spending quality time with my boyfriend
Frugality
• Saving my money for the my future goals, moving out and being independent
The virtue I feel the need to most fully develop is spirituality. I am a firm believer that once this virtue is developed, other virtues will ensue. Living a healthy lifestyle starts with seeking the most important thing in my life, God, and putting Him above anything else.
There are several things I can do develop my spirituality and relationship with God. First and foremost, I can read my Bible at the start of each day. Whether I purchase a devotional to guide me, or I interpret each passage on my own, spending personal time each day will strengthen my personal relationship with God. Keeping a journal and recording my eye-opening findings will provide me with something to go back to when I do not understand something or need more direction. This will also I also encourage me when I am discouraged. Secondly, I need to attend church weekly. This is only a problem for me when I do not get enough sleep on Saturday nights. Therefore, I need to be responsible in getting to bed at a decent time, not only on Saturdays, but every day so that I wake up and allow enough time for my devotion. Prayer in abundance, particularly thanking God every day for the little things, will not only make me a happier person, but will also develop my spirituality. These are several things I can begin practicing with dedication to fully develop my spiritual virtue.
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