Personal Code Of Ethics

Life is about learning from mistakes, experiences, and other people. When you step back and evaluate situations in life you can learn more about yourself and grow as a person. There have many numerous lessons I have learned in my lifetime that have shaped my personal values and ethics. My family, friends, education, and experiences all play a role in developing my personal code of ethics. The purpose of my personal code of ethics is to remind myself daily of what I believe in and what I stand for as a person. My code of ethics will help me remember my personal values and inspire me to be a better person overall. I believe in the act of giving to others rather than holding onto things for us. I believe that when we give to others we become stronger and sometimes benefit more than the person receiving. I stand by the saying “nobody ever went broke from giving.” I will incorporate positivity and the act of giving into my
I grew up seeing my brother struggle in school and feel like he would never make it past the high school level. This taught me that people need to be encouraged because sometimes they do not believe in themselves. I will incorporate this into my every day life. I will encourage strangers and loved ones to reach for their goals even when they feel like they are incapable. I will do what it takes to push someone towards their dream and remind them that I believe they will succeed. I believe in honesty. I stand by the saying “Being honest never hurts anyone. Being a liar only hurts you.” When I have lied in the past I feel a sense of guilt and shame. I now strive to be honesty in all occasions of my life. Being honest sometimes seems like the more difficult thing to do and lying may be easier but in the long run it feels better to know you told the truth. I will take responsibility for all of my actions and be honest about what I have done and