Virtues/Daily Virtues Practice Checklist

Here’s a daily virtues checklist, crafted from the Wikiversity content on virtues. This checklist emphasizes consistent practice—virtue as not occasional behavior, but “excellence in being human,” as defined on the Virtues page.^[1]

• Morning reflection: Remind yourself that virtue is excellence in being human—consistent, intentional, good-hearted behavior beyond occasional actions.

Here’s a curated list of virtues to practice daily:

1. Politeness — Practice civility in interactions.
2. Fidelity — Be consistent and dependable.
3. Wisdom — Use good judgment in choices.
4. Temperance — Exercise moderation in desires and behaviors.
5. Courage — Act righteously even under pressure.
6. Justice — Treat people fairly and with integrity.
7. Generosity — Give freely without expecting return.
8. Compassion — Attend to others’ suffering with empathy.
9. Mercy — Offer forgiveness when appropriate.
10. Gratitude — Appreciate and rejoice in what is.
11. Humility — Stay open to learning and resist vanity.
12. Simplicity — Focus on what truly matters.
13. Tolerance — Accept diversity of thought and being.
14. Purity — Act with benevolence and clarity of heart.
15. Gentleness — Handle others with care.
16. Good Faith — Speak truthfully and align words with deeds.
17. Humor — Welcome lightness and new perspectives.
18. Love — Seek what is good in others and yourself.
19. Moral Integration — Consistently do good in all contexts.

Each day, highlight 1–2 virtues for deeper practice:

Wisdom

• Daily prompt: What is the most meaningful lesson I can draw from today’s experiences?

Good Faith

• Daily prompt: Did I speak truthfully and keep my word today? If not, where did integrity slip?

Humility

• Daily prompt: Can I go through part of my day mindful—without saying “I,” resisting need to be right, or embracing “I don’t know”?

Compassion & Tolerance

• Daily prompt: How did I respond to others’ suffering or differing views? Did I allow space without judgment?

1. Highlight: Which virtues did I embody well today?
2. Challenges: Where did I fall short, and why?
3. Tomorrow’s Intentions: Which virtues will I focus on next?

1. ↑ ChatGPT generated this content responding to the prompt: “Generate a daily virtues checklist based on the materials at: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Virtues”.