Philosophy of Values - Eleria, Mark Rhoid R
Philosophy of Values - Eleria, Mark Rhoid R
Philosophy of Values - Eleria, Mark Rhoid R
Self-discipline is the capacity to exert self-control and force oneself to work hard
or behave in a certain way without the assistance of another person. It takes a lot of
self-control to exercise by yourself. Every day, we can practice self-discipline in a variety
of ways. These three styles of discipline—active, reactive, and proactive—are illustrated
through instances. Active discipline is carrying out the necessary tasks right away, such
as eating a balanced breakfast, avoiding distractions while studying, and exercising.
When coping with unforeseen circumstances like getting a flat tire on the way to work,
dealing with a rude individual, or locking your car keys inside, reactive discipline refers
to managing your thoughts or behaviors. In order to better control a situation, proactive
discipline involves taking action in advance. Examples include packing an umbrella for a
wet day, making a to-do list, and getting to bed on time. Therefore, lack of self-control
prevents us from achieving our goals, and a lack of self-control strategies leads us to
veer from our vision.
Patriotism is first and foremost an idea that unites individuals. A feeling that
unites is a sense of community and affection for our nation. We all want to do what is
best for the country as a whole and support each other in this endeavor. A person's love
of their country can include a variety of cultural, political, traditional, or historical facets
of their country. Affection for one's country is one way that patriotism is defined. Love
for one's countrymen and the desire to coexist in peace with everyone, regardless of
gender, ethnicity, color, or religion, are two characteristics of patriotism. Without also
loving its citizens, we cannot truly love our nation. The success and development of the
country can only result from the people's togetherness and oneness. Serving the nation
is another aspect of patriotism. It involves proactively offering to help the country and
its citizens whenever necessary. It involves following the law and being a responsible
citizen.
People's relationships, habits, choices, and sense of self are shaped by their
values. Positive values not only prevent harmful behaviors in people but also direct their
day-to-day interactions and actions. Because of this, values must motivate rather than
merely forbid. Positive values increase a person's likelihood of listening to their
conscience, helping others, being independent, recognizing right from wrong, and
figuring out how to be happy. Individuals are more likely to grow up healthy as they
establish more positive beliefs that serve as a guide for their behavior, according to
research. In the category of Positive Values, The Search Institute has identified six
essential components that are essential for assisting people in succeeding: caring,
equality and social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and restraint. Therefore,
good values encourage people to think for themselves rather than just copying others
or following passing trends.