“Character Building by Yourself”

Name : Syifa Kirei Qaisara

Class : XI MIPA 4

Student Number : 32

Analytical Exposition Article

Topic : Humanism

 “Character Building by Yourself”

Character is the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. What about character in person? is about the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves. Someone's personality — usually singular. Your character is your personality, especially how reliable and honest you are or the qualities that make something interesting or special. 

Building character requires self-discipline in which a person endures adversity and makes sacrifices in order to solve an issue or accomplish a goal. During exams, for instance, a student who studies hard for long periods of time. To build character means to work on your personality, such as your behavior or attitude. To make yourself better. Is it important to build character? Yes, it is. Character is arguably the most important thing in life because it determines how we think, which then determines how we speak and act, which then determines the results we get in life. If we want to have a good, happy, and successful life, we need to build our character.

Taking steps to build your character is no simple task. People notice those who do what is right over what is easy. It might be simple to let things slide when no one is watching and challenging to consistently act morally upright. Five ways are listed here for developing your character:

1. Be Humble.

The path to wisdom begins with humility. You must be open to trying new things if you want to develop your character.

2. Live out your principles and values.
   Making decisions will be simpler and your character more steady if you live by your beliefs, whether they are to "love others" or "do the right thing."

3. Be intentional.
   Integrity is not something that just happens. All of us are the results of our beliefs and behaviors. Make a conscious effort to think only positive things. Making this a habit helps people develop good moral principles and character.

4. Practice self discipline.
   Being of high character requires the capacity to choose the easy path above the moral path.

5. Be accountable.
   Be in the company of people who hold themselves to a high standard. Be accountable first to yourself. Be ashamed. Allow others to hold you accountable. Let others motivate you to act with integrity.

Try and apply these five pieces of advice to improve your character. Recognize your weaknesses and figure out new ways to develop yourself. Even though everything of value is based on mutual trust, keep in mind that a lack of trust is your biggest expense.

A good character is made up almost entirely of knowing good things, desiring good things, and developing good habits of thought, heart, and behavior. People with good character demonstrate compassion, honesty and fairness, self-control in setting and achieving goals, sound judgment, respect for others, courage in standing up for convictions, a strong sense of responsibility, are good neighbors who care about their community, and strive to maintain their own basic humanity.

Good character translates into good personality, and vice versa. Do not be surprised if you are taken for granted by others if you are very attractive but lack manners. Your moral principles and character are the most significant things. Never attempt to influence someone. Never forget that without ethics and principles, life is nothing.