Virtue of the Day

The 23 virtues

Each virtue has its own page explaining what it means, with simple ways to practise it at home, at school and at work. Pick one to practise today.

• Confidence

  Confidence is trusting that you can handle things, even when you are not sure how they will turn out.

• Courage

  Courage is doing what is right, or what matters, even when you feel afraid.

• Creativity

  Creativity is using your imagination to make something new, or to find a fresh way to solve a problem.

• Detachment

  Detachment is noticing your feelings without letting them take charge, and doing your best without needing everything to go your way.

• Enthusiasm

  Enthusiasm is bringing energy, interest and a whole heart to what you do.

• Forgiveness

  Forgiveness is choosing to let go of anger about something that hurt you, so you can move on.

• Generosity

  Generosity is freely sharing what you have, like your time, your things or your help, without expecting anything back.

• Helpfulness

  Helpfulness is noticing what needs doing and pitching in, often before anyone asks.

• Honesty

  Honesty is telling the truth and acting fairly, even when a lie or a shortcut would be easier.

• Humility

  Humility is knowing your strengths without needing to show off, and staying open to learning from anyone.

• Joyfulness

  Joyfulness is finding delight in everyday things and sharing that happiness with others.

• Kindness

  Kindness is caring about other people and showing it in the things you say and do.

• Loving

  Being loving means showing warmth and care to the people around you, in your words and in your actions.

• Loyalty

  Loyalty is sticking by the people, groups and promises that matter to you, in good times and hard times.

• Mindful

  Being mindful means paying full attention to what is happening right now, gently and without judging it.

• Patience

  Patience is waiting calmly and staying kind when things are slow, hard or frustrating.

• Peaceful

  Being peaceful means staying calm inside, and solving problems without fighting or hurting anyone.

• Respectful

  Being respectful means treating people, places and things as if they matter, because they do.

• Responsible

  Being responsible means doing what you are meant to do, and owning your choices and what comes from them.

• Sincerity

  Sincerity is meaning what you say, and doing things for real reasons, without pretending.

• Thankful

  Being thankful means noticing the good things in your life, and the people behind them, and saying thank you.

• Trustworthy

  Being trustworthy means people can count on you to keep your word and look after what matters to them.

• Wisdom

  Wisdom is thinking things through and using what you know to choose what is truly good.