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       By Chris Ekeme.   

Everyone wants to be a good person. A good person is kind, honest, and caring. When you try to be better every day, you feel happy, and people around you feel happy too! 

Becoming a better person takes time and practice, just like learning to read, write, or ride a bike. Here are some easy and simple ways to be a better person and a better version of yourself!

1. Be Kind to Everyone

Kindness is like sunshine. When you are kind, you make the world bright and beautiful. Being kind means helping others, speaking nicely, and making people feel loved.

Ways to be kind:

• Say “please” and “thank you.”
• Help your friends, family, and even strangers.
• Share your things and take turns.
• Say nice words and never call people bad names.
• Smile at people and make them feel good.

When you are kind, people will like to be around you, and you will feel happy too!

2. Tell the Truth

Honesty is very important. When you tell the truth, people trust you. Lying makes people sad and breaks trust.

How to be honest:

• Always say what really happened.
• If you make a mistake, admit it.
• Never steal or take things that are not yours.
• Keep your promises and don’t break them.

Being honest makes you a better person, and people will respect you!

3. Be Helpful

Helping others is a great way to become a better person. When you help, you make life easier for someone else.

Ways to help:

• Help your parents at home by cleaning up your toys.
• Help a friend carry something heavy.
• Help someone who is sad by giving them a hug.
• Help an elderly person cross the street.

Even small acts of help can make a big difference!

4. Listen Carefully

Listening is a way to show love and respect. When someone talks, listening shows that you care about what they say.

How to be a good listener:

• Look at the person when they are talking.
• Do not interrupt or talk when they are speaking.
• Nod your head to show you understand.
• Ask questions if you do not understand.

Listening helps you learn more and makes others feel special.

5. Control Your Anger

Everyone gets angry sometimes, but it is important to stay calm and not hurt others with words or actions.

How to control anger:

• Take deep breaths and count to ten.
• Walk away and calm down before speaking.
• Talk about your feelings instead of shouting.
• Think about happy things.

When you control your anger, people will respect and like you more!

6. Work Hard and Never Give Up

Hard work makes you strong and successful. When you try your best, you can do anything!

Ways to work hard:

• Study well and do your homework.
• Practice new skills like drawing, singing, or playing sports.
• Keep trying even if something is difficult.
• Do your chores and finish your tasks on time.

Hard work helps you become a better version of yourself every day!

7. Take Care of Your Body

A healthy body makes you feel happy and strong. Eating well, sleeping on time, and exercising are very important.

How to stay healthy:

• Eat fruits, vegetables, and drink plenty of water.
• Sleep early and get enough rest.
• Exercise by running, jumping, or playing outside.
• Brush your teeth and take a bath every day.

When you are healthy, you have more energy to do good things!

8. Say Sorry When You Are Wrong

Nobody is perfect, and sometimes we make mistakes. When you hurt someone, saying “I’m sorry” makes things better.

How to say sorry:

• Admit that you made a mistake.
• Say “I’m sorry” with honesty.
• Promise to do better next time.
• Learn from your mistakes.

Saying sorry helps fix friendships and makes you a better person.

9. Be Thankful

Being grateful means being happy with what you have. A thankful heart is a happy heart!

Ways to be thankful:

• Say “thank you” when someone helps you.
• Appreciate your family, friends, and teachers.
• Write down things you are grateful for.
• Enjoy what you have instead of wanting more.

Gratitude makes you see the good things in life and makes you a better person.

10. Be Friendly to Everyone

A good person makes others feel welcome and happy.

Ways to be friendly:

• Say “hello” to new people.
• Invite others to play with you.
• Be polite and respectful.
• Include everyone in activities.

Being friendly makes you happy and helps you make new friends!

11. Be Responsible

Being responsible means taking care of your duties and doing what is right.

How to be responsible:

• Finish your homework and chores on time.
• Take care of your belongings.
• Be on time for school and other activities.
• Make good choices even when no one is watching.

Responsibility helps you become a trustworthy person.

12. Learn New Things Every Day

Learning helps you grow and improve. A better person always tries to learn something new!

How to keep learning:

• Read books and ask questions.
• Try new activities and hobbies.
• Listen to teachers, parents, and elders.
• Keep an open mind and be curious.

Learning makes you smarter and more confident!

13. Respect Everyone

Respect means treating people with kindness, no matter who they are.

How to show respect:

• Listen when others talk.
• Never call people bad names.
• Be kind to animals and nature.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Respect makes the world a better place for everyone!

14. Share With Others

Sharing makes people happy and shows that you care.

Ways to share:

• Share your toys and books with friends.
• Share food with those who need it.
• Share kind words and smiles.
• Share your time by helping others.

Sharing brings joy to you and others!

15. Believe in Yourself

A better person believes in themselves and their dreams.

How to believe in yourself:

• Know that you are special and important.
• Keep trying even if things are hard.
• Do not be afraid to make mistakes.
• Encourage yourself with positive words.

Believing in yourself helps you achieve great things!

Becoming a better person is like growing a beautiful garden. Every kind action, every good habit, and every lesson learned is like a flower blooming. By being kind, honest, helpful, respectful, and hardworking, you can become the best version of yourself. Keep learning, keep growing, and make the world a better place!