Determination
Determination turns effort into achievement.
Determination means staying focused and not giving up when things get hard.
Reflection Questions:
- When was a time you kept going even when it was difficult?
- How does determination help you reach your goals?
- What small step can you take today to stay determined?
Discipline
Discipline builds strong habits that last.
Discipline means practicing good habits and doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it.
Reflection Questions:
- What is one habit you could improve with a little more discipline?
- Why does discipline help you in school and sports?
- How can you remind yourself to stay disciplined?
Dependability
Dependability creates trust and reliability.
Dependability means others can count on you to do what you say you will do.
Reflection Questions:
- Who depends on you and how can you be more dependable?
- Why is showing up important for your team?
- What promises should you make to yourself to stay dependable?
Dedication
Dedication turns goals into achievements.
Dedication means committing yourself fully to something you believe in or want to accomplish.
Reflection Questions:
- What are you most dedicated to right now?
- How does dedication help when things get tough?
- What can you do today that shows dedication?
Diligence
Diligence makes excellence possible.
Diligence means working carefully and persistently to do your best work.
Reflection Questions:
- When have you worked diligently on a project?
- Why is attention to detail important?
- How can diligence improve your grades or skills?
Decisiveness
Decisiveness creates momentum and clarity.
Decisiveness means making thoughtful choices clearly and confidently.
Reflection Questions:
- What helps you make good decisions?
- When is it better to decide quickly than to wait?
- How can you practice being more decisive?
Drive
Drive turns goals into action.
Drive is the inner energy that motivates you to reach your best.
Reflection Questions:
- What motivates you to try your best?
- How can you keep your drive strong during setbacks?
- Who or what boosts your motivation?
Devotion
Devotion deepens purpose and connection.
Devotion means loyalty and strong affection toward people, goals, or values.
Reflection Questions:
- Who or what are you devoted to and why?
- How does devotion help you stick with long-term goals?
- What is one way to show devotion this week?
Diplomacy
Diplomacy turns conflict into cooperation.
Diplomacy means handling people and situations with tact and care to keep relationships healthy.
Reflection Questions:
- How can you handle a disagreement respectfully?
- Why is tact useful when giving feedback?
- When have you used calm words to solve a problem?
Diversity
Diversity makes teams stronger and wiser.
Diversity means welcoming and learning from different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
Reflection Questions:
- What is one thing you can learn from someone different than you?
- How does diversity make a team better?
- How can you celebrate differences in your school or community?