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Helping You with Character Transformation!
Simply put, character is:
- The sum of all the qualities you develop throughout your life as you make choices about how to speak and act
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The spiritual essence of who you are as a human being; Character is what makes you YOU!
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Your moral compass or ethical strength that helps you to choose what is right, even when that choice could cause you difficulties, and even if no one else is watching you or knows what you are doing
Character affects every aspect of your relationship with a partner or spouse. Know your own and your partner's character BEFORE marriage to maximize success, and praise and encourage your spouse's character after marriage to increase happiness.
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***** Short Video Clip of Susanne Alexander Explaining Character and Marriage *****
Transformation of character in ourselves, a relationship, or a marriage is a continual process. The presentations, workshops, and books Susanne offers are
key contributors to its success.
The character qualities that we help you focus on to create happy, lasting marriages are:
Acceptance |
Creativity |
Generosity |
Mercy |
Sincerity |
Assertiveness |
Detachment |
Gentleness |
Moderation |
Spirituality |
Beauty |
Discernment |
Helpfulness |
Patience |
Tactfulness |
Caring |
Encouragement |
Honesty |
Peacefulness |
Thankfulness |
Chastity |
Enthusiasm |
Humility |
Perseverance |
Thoughtfulness |
Commitment |
Equality |
Idealism |
Purity |
Thriftiness |
Compassion |
Excellence |
Integrity |
Purposefulness |
Trustworthiness |
Confidence |
Faithfulness |
Joyfulness |
Resilience |
Truthfulness |
Contentment |
Flexibility |
Justice |
Respect |
Unity |
Cooperation |
Forgiveness |
Kindness |
Responsibility |
Wisdom |
Courage |
Fortitude |
Love |
Self-Discipline |
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Courtesy |
Friendliness |
Loyalty |
Service |
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Character Quality Definitions
Helpful Books and eBooks:
Details on specifically how to tell whether you, your partner, or your spouse has a quality as a strength, needs to strengthen it, or are misusing it (practicing it in the wrong time or place), are contained in our books Becoming an Excellent Person, Becoming Character Partners, Can We Dance? Learning the Steps for a Fulfilling Relationship, and Pure Gold: Encouraging Character Qualities in Marriage.
You maximize your opportunity for a happy, healthy relationship and marriage when you:
- Have many character strengths and know how to practice them effectively
- Engage in personal character growth through using our character materials
- Use our character materials to observe your partner's behavior
- Thoroughly know your partner's character
- Ensure your partner has the character strengths that are important to you
- Assess that the traits you and your partner have work well together
- Encourage and affirm your partner's and spouse's strengths
Paying closer attention to character is a key step in divorce prevention!
Your reputation is what others think about you. Your character is who you truly are.
Character Quality Language - A Helpful Tool!
You can include a character quality for expressing appreciation to others deeply, specifically, and sincerely. This practice encourages character growth, builds relationships, and brings happiness. Enjoy enhancing your communications with easy statements:
Thank you for being [helpful, flexible, truthful] when you...
I appreciate your [courage, respect, faithfulness...] when you...
I love how [accepting, enthusiastic, encouraging...] you are!
Strengthen the acknowledgement by include specifics about what the person did too!
You can purchase helpful business-card size Character Quality Language Cards with this tool on one side and a list of character qualities on the other in our e-store. Carry them and give them away to others! More details and examples are including in most of Marriage Transformation's books.
Character Coaching
When people want to reach a high level of excellence, they make sure they have a coach. Is a relationship not going smoothly? Are you struggling to continually be positive in your words and actions? Are you attempting to apply character qualities to a situation, but you're not sure how? The breakthrough in seeing new choices happens swiftly, and I can help. Please contact me to set up a coaching session via SKYPE at Marriage Transformation,e-mail, or 216-255-9301 or 800-501-6682 (US and Canada only).
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