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Healthy identity is based on being a person of good character.

Discover how personal identity is shaped by character, traits, and values in the formative teen years. Learn the importance of being a role model, developing good character, and forming meaningful relationships. Find tips for promoting a positive identity and avoiding high-risk behaviors.

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Healthy identity is based on being a person of good character.

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  1. Healthy identity is based on being a person of good character.

  2. personal identity • role model • personality • character • integrity • constructive criticism

  3. Your Personal Identity • Your personal identity describes who you are. • Identity development is one of the most important tasks you will accomplish during your teen years.

  4. Your Personal Identity • Your personal identity depends a lot on your age and circumstances. Personal identity Your sense of yourself as a unique individual

  5. How Identity Forms Influences on Personal Identity Likes and Dislikes  Relationships  Experiences  Opinions  Values  Interests  Occupational Goals  Relationship Experiences 

  6. How Identity Forms • You may identify a role modelwho you look up to and want to be like. Role model Someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you

  7. Aspects of Identity • Your personality sets you apart from other people and determines how you will react in certain situations. Personality A complex set of characteristics that makes you unique

  8. The Importance of Good Character • Character plays a significant role in your decisions, actions, and behavior. • Good character is an outward expression of inner values and is a vital part of healthy identity.

  9. The Importance of Good Character • A person of good character demonstrates core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect. Character The distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

  10. Traits of Good Character Six Traits of Good Character Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

  11. Traits of Good Character • By demonstrating the traits of good character consistently in your actions and behaviors, you show others that you have integrity. Integrity A firm observance of core ethical values.

  12. Traits of Good Character • Courtesy is a sign of respect.

  13. Working Toward a Positive Identity • You can develop a healthy identity. • Your family and your circumstances influence your identity, but as you mature, you control who you become.

  14. Working Toward a Positive Identity • Tips for Promoting a Healthy Identity • List your skills and strengths. • Surround yourself with positive, supportive people. • Find something that you love to do, and do it frequently. • Stop making life a contest. • Help someone else.

  15. Recognize Your Strengths and Weaknesses • To begin to understand your identity: • Analyze your strengths and weaknesses. • Be proud of yourself and your strengths. • Be aware of your weaknesses and set realistic goals to improve.

  16. Demonstrate Positive Values • Practicing good character is not always easy, but it helps you build a positive identity. • Take actions that demonstrate positive values to build character and a positive identity.

  17. Develop a Purpose in Your Life • A sense of purpose helps you set goals and work to achieve them. • A sense of purpose also provides you with a framework to build a healthy identity

  18. Form Meaningful Relationships • Relationships provide a support system that can help you build confidence and develop a sense of security and belonging.

  19. Form Meaningful Relationships • Within a meaningful relationship, family, friends or others may give you constructive criticism. Constructive criticism Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement

  20. Form Meaningful Relationships • This football player relies on his coach for honest feedback. • Feedback is constructive criticism.

  21. Avoid Unhealthful High-Risk Behaviors • Take healthful risks that challenge you to develop skills and to mature in new ways. Avoid These High Risk Behaviors Using Tobacco Using Alcohol and Other Drugs Reckless Driving Joining a Gang

  22. Contribute to the Community • Your community is your extended support system. It provides services and resources to meet many of your needs.

  23. Contribute to the Community • Giving back to the community improves the quality of people’s lives, gives you a sense of accomplishment and belonging, and increases your self-esteem.

  24. After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary • Define the term personal identity. • Personal identity is your sense of self as a unique individual.

  25. After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary • Identify the six traits of good character. • Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship

  26. After You ReadReviewing Facts and Vocabulary • Explain the benefit of constructive criticism. • Constructive criticism helps you see things objectively when emotions or your perspective could cloud your thinking.

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