Recognize Teachable Moments is one of the five strategies of the Virtues Project ;

The spirit behind the action:
Naming the virtues instead of shaming the action!
By Val Hilliker Comedy Ventriloquist

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Inspired by The Virtues Project
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A negative way to name the Action

Possible Virtues that animate the Spirit of the action Possible positive ways to call on the  Virtues needed by the action

Shy

Caution, Peacefulness, Self-care Friendliness, confidence, courage

Talking back, argumentative

Honesty, justice, assertiveness Respect, tact, self-discipline, detachment

Goodie-goodie, Teachers-pet, Suck-up, good girl/boy/child

 

 

Respect, Friendliness, helpfulness, honesty, integrity, justice, cooperation, flexibility, service, kindness, enthusiasm, excellence, obedience

Moderation, detachment,
purposefulness

 

Lazy

 

Detachment, Peacefulness, gentleness Responsibility, service, enthusiasm, determination, helpfulness, excellence

Stubborn

 

 

Fortuitous, perseverance, determination, justice, assertiveness, persistence Respect, flexibility, obedience, detachment, Moderation, forgiveness

Bullying

Determination, purposefulness

Peacefulness, kindness, tolerance, friendliness, contentment

Demanding

Assertiveness, excellence Contentment, cooperation, flexibility

Unpredictable, distracted

Creativity, curiosity, assertiveness, excellence Persistence, determination contentment, cooperation

Loud, noisy, intrusive

Enthusiasm, joyfulness Peacefulness, courtesy, consideration, respect

Inflexible

Determination, purposefulness Flexibility, trust

Manipulative

Creativity, determination, purposefulness Cooperation, service, trustworthiness

Impatient

Excellence Patience, detachment

Anxious

Excellence, humility, enthusiasm Detachment, trust, courage, peacefulness

Whiny

 

Justice, idealism Gratitude, joyfulness, patience, cooperation, friendliness, respect, tact

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Val Hilliker, Comedy Ventriloquist
World laughter leader and Certified Virtues Project T.M. Facilitator
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