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Understanding the Definition of Integrity..Will Help You Develop Your Character and Sense of Self!In the Webster's Dictionary, the definition of integrity is defined as "Uprightness of character, honesty; the condition, quality, or state of being complete or undivided." The synonyms for integrity are truth, honor, reliability, and veracity. Having integrity means you know yourself well enough to not settle for anything that doesn't represent your values, beliefs, and overall well-being. Values, Character, and the Definition of Integrity Valuing something means you place a certain concept, idea, and/or need as a high priority in your life. Basically, value represents what you view as important in your life. Here are some common examples of value:
Can you list your top three values? And are you actually living your values? Let's look at an example of how to determine your top three values. I'll use my values as the example... My top three values are .. 1.) Having a healthy relationship with myself How did I come up with these three values? Well, I thought about what I honor, respect, and invest my valuable time in the most.. So, let's look a little deeper at my number 1 value! What do I actually value about self-worth? What I value the most about my self-worth is.. 1. How I am a determined and passionate person. 2. How I respect myself when I need to relax, need to exercise, and need to eat healthy. 3. How I am able to communicate to others about how I am feeling. 4. How I am aware of my own self-talk and careful not to abuse myself in anyway. To understand the definition of integrity you need to investigate everything about your life that you value. And that includes determining whether or not you are actually living these values. Let's use another example of someone else's value system... Ann has listed her top three values as.. 1. Family However, she has noticed that she isn't living any of these values. Instead she has noticed that her lifestyle reflects the values of... 1. Money If you are like Ann and you are not living your values, make it a priority to change your lifestyle and beliefs. You can do this by making a choice to change your way of living. For example, if your number 1 value is family, yet you are spending the majority of your time making money, it may be beneficial for you to set some time aside and visit with family. The most important thing to remember here is this..
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