The document defines and provides examples of 12 character traits: zest, love, hope, creativity, kindness, self-control, forgiveness, prudence, open-mindedness, and appreciation of beauty. For each trait, the author provides their own perspective on how they exhibit or could improve that trait in their own life.

1. Character traits
by: Nasir Jawad

2. Zest
 Definition:
approaching life with
excitement and energy
feeling alive and
activated
 I think I have zest
because I do all my
work with excitement.

3. Love
 Definition: valuing
close relationship with
others; being close to
people
 I love all my friends
that don’t talk behind
my back .

4. Hope
 Definition: expecting
the best in the future
and working to
achieve it.
 I have a lot of hope in
my future career.

5. Creativity
 Definition: coming up
with new and
productive ways to
think about and do
things
 I am very creative at
making displays for
the grocery market.

6. kindness
 Definition: doing
favors and good
deeds for others;
helping them; taking
care of somebody
 People tell me I am a
very king young man.
Because I am very
giving.

7. Self-Control
 Definition: regulating
what one feels and
does; being self
disciplined.
 Sometimes I may joke
to heavily to my class
mates.

8. Forgiveness
 Definition: forgiving
those who’ve done
wrong ; accepting
people’s shortcoming.
 I usually don’t forgive
the one’s who love
me.

9. Prudence/Discretion
 definition: being carful
about one’s choices;
not taking undue risks
 I usually take lots of
risks when I'm driving I
need to focus more.

10. Open-mindedness
 definition: examining
things from all sides
and not jumping to
conclusions
 I usually jump to the
conclusions when I am
arguing with people, I
should take more time
and listen

11. Appreciation of beauty
 Definition: noticing and
appreciating all kinds
of beauty and
excellence.
 I would love to
appreciate more
because when you
appreciate what you
have you get more
respect.