Ms. Stephanie, our childrens' minister, is always telling the preteens that they need to be a Sample Example. My Stephanie came up with this list of 105 Ways To Be A Sample Example. Some of these are from personal experience and others are observations.
To Whoever is Reading this;
These are 105 ways to become a sample example! I used past experiences to use to my advantage. You see, when I have kids, I am going to teach them how to be a sample example. There are over 100 ways and these are just a few! I hope you learn something! Remember, before you read this, LET GO of your ego. I hope that you can walk away from this list a leader!
105 Ways To Be A Sample Example
1. Don't talk about people behind their backs or in front of them.
2. Don't call people ugly.
3. Don't be rude.
4. Don't embarrass people.
5. Don't do bad/mean things in front of kids.
6. Don't interrupt.
7. Be kind.
8. Have personal space and be aware of it.
9. Use common sense.
10. Don't talk about private things in front of others.
11. Don't be possessive.
12. Stay in your business.
13. Don't take credit for stuff you didn't do.
14. Think before you act.
15. Listen and respect others' opinions.
16. Do what your superiors ask.
17. Don't hurt others physically.
18. Pay attention to others' feelings.
19. Don't say rude or hurtful things.
20. Care for others.
21. Don't be critical.
22. Don't be judgemental.
23. Don't talk under your breath.
24. Don't be purposely annoying.
25. Think to yourself, "Would I want this done to me?"
26. Don't touch people inappropriately.
27. Make eye contact when you're talking to others.
28. Don't bully.
29. Don't gossip.
30. Be mature.
31. Don't intentionally break things.
32. Respect others and everything about them.
33. Be responsible.
34. Care for others.
35. Follow instructions immediately.
36. Don't use sarcasm.
37. Control your temper and emotions.
38. Don't slam doors.
39. Don't yell at people.
40. Have some modesty.
41. Stay focused.
42. Don't whisper to people very obviously.
43. Do as you are told.
44. Don't talk about situations that involve the person that is right in front of you out loud.
45. Don't be obnoxious.
46. Don't goof off.
47. Be helpful.
48. Don't curse.
49. Pay attention to what you're doing.
50. Be aware of who is listening to you.
51. Be aware of who is around you.
52. Don't be nosey.
53. Pay attention to others.
54. Clean up after yourself, no matter what it is.
55. Fix your mistakes.
56. Take constructive criticism well.
57. Don't pick favorites.
58. Don't show off.
59. Treat everyone as your equal.
60. Realize that you are not the only person on the planet.
61. Don't have people go and get information in order to plot against someone.
62. Don't try to show-up others.
63. Love who you are.
64. Don't hate yourself.
65. Love God!
66. Hate sin.
67. Don't brag about yourself or boast.
68. Don't pick friends by what they look like.
69. Don't be a diva.
70. Ask yourself, "Would I want my kids to do this?"
71. Ask yourself, "Does this make God happy?"
72. Ask yourself, "Does this make me feel better?"
73. Ask yourself, "Would I act like this if Jesus was in the room?"
74. Respect others' interests.
75. Ask yourself, "What if that was me?"
76. Don't steal.
77. Don't make fun of insecurities.
78. Pay attention to your surroundings when you talk.
79. Don't trespass.
80. Don't cheat.
81. Don't lie.
82. Ask yourself, "Would I do this in front of the other person's parents?"
83. Don't look at other people's things without asking.
84. Help others, especially in their time of need.
85. See a need, fill a need.
86. Remember that life goes on.
87. Use your brain.
88. Keep moving forward.
89. Remember, life is like fishing; sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't.
90. Keep God with you.
91. Don't fall for peer pressure, no matter how tempting.
92. When people are trying to help you, don't ignore them.
93. Be understanding.
94. Don't doubt others.
95. Don't try to be someone you're not.
96. Give your best effort.
97. Don't try too hard.
98. Let out anger.
99. Don't keep things inside of you.
100. Don't throw away gifts.
101. Be the bigger person.
102. Don't envy.
103. Respect natural gifts.
104. Don't disrespect people.
105. Don't blow things off.
