INTEGRITY AND WHY IS IT NEVER EASY

Integrity is a topic that isn't discussed nearly enough in today's environment. "The end justifies the means" has become an acceptable school of thought for far too many people. Integrity is one of the most important characteristics that characterize a person. It enhances your whole personality as well as your quality of life. You must cultivate this fundamental trait to live a successful, fulfilled and happy life. Integrity entails being true and honest in all aspects of one's life. You will gain respect, happiness, and victory in whatever you do if you commit to becoming a truly honest person. 

Integrity offers you a sense of safety and confidence in who you are as a person. If you don't have integrity because you aren't honest about your ideals and principles, nothing can boost your self-esteem. Confidence comes from being secure in who you are and reflecting it on others.


CHARACTERISTICS OF INTEGRITY: Various variables contribute to your being a trustworthy individual. The following are some of the most important elements:


1. Character: A person's character is inextricably linked to their integrity. It strengthens your character to do things honestly. You are regarded as a trustworthy, sincere, and trustworthy individual. Begin with being truthful to yourself. Do the correct thing regularly in every situation. It will become second nature to you with time. Many times, people make promises but do not follow through. A person of integrity consistently follows through on his promises and commitments and works to fulfil them. This increases your perceived worth and strengthens your character. 


2. High moral standards: A person of integrity is considered as someone who follows high moral standards. They always follow their moral standards in all they do or say. This is what allows them to gain trust and a good reputation in society.


3. Honesty: Integrity necessitates "just" action, and honesty is especially important during difficult times. To be entirely honest with others, you must first be completely honest with yourself. Take care of yourself. You can't lie to anyone if you're constantly truthful and honest with yourself. One example of honesty is turning down a job offer while you are desperate for work because the organization does not follow ethical and legal procedures.


4. Highest Level of Work: One of the characteristics of persons with high integrity is that they put out their best effort in all they do. Such people are always true to themselves in all they do, and they work hard to be the best version of themselves at home and work. 


IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY: Several times in our everyday lives, we are put to the test in terms of our ethical and moral character. When making our own decisions, we are influenced by our peers. In such a situation, it is critical to recognize and defend what is right. Integrity is required in every aspect of life. It is an indispensable attribute that strengthens marriages, family ties, and successful business relationships.

Integrity is associated with honesty and truthfulness. His presence is admired everywhere, and he establishes himself as a respected member of society. When making key decisions, he is taken into account. Everyone looks up to him as a source of inspiration. His charisma grows, and he begins to influence others with his strong and unshakeable character.

A person of integrity will constantly seek justice and stand for righteousness. He will do everything to the best of his ability and strive for greatness at all times. Such people don't just talk the talk; they walk the walk. It's easy to see how their work represents the principles that they hold dear. Also, persons with high integrity would attract people of the same calibre from many fields. They will wow people with their strength of character, and they will have a bright career in any field. Integrity is a noble character that should be developed by everyone, regardless of age, gender, or caste.


WHY INTEGRITY IS NEVER EASY: So now we know the importance of integrity. However, it isn't so easy for two reasons: The first is our intrinsic tendency to rationalize our actions. For example, if you ask high school students if cheating is acceptable, the vast majority will reply no. Despite this, research suggests that as many as 95% of such students admit to cheating in some way. This usually involves a specific situation in which the pupils had to make a decision. In retrospect, the students rationalize their decision as "not cheating," "no big deal," or something "everyone else does." To put it another way, they excuse their situational conduct to maintain their integrity. 

The truth is that we all (not just students) have to make integrity-based decisions regularly. Do we inform customers about all of our products' flaws? Do we tell a potential buyer everything during due diligence? Is it appropriate to conceal certain pieces of our past on a resume? When offering feedback to my employer or a subordinate, how honest should I be? There are no clear answers in any of these instances, and no corporate policy can cover every eventuality. As a result, we might convince ourselves that whatever decision we make was done with integrity.  

The second reason why maintaining integrity is so difficult is that everyone defines it differently. Giving false information to one individual may be deemed a legitimate business practice by another. Differences in culture accentuate the problem; for example, in some corporate cultures, people are encouraged to publicly conduct favours for one another, whereas in others, such favours would be considered bribes.

Integrity is a subject that is neither easy nor simple, as evidenced by the force of rationalization and the problems of definition. As a result, depending only on compliance functions, regulations, rules, and audits — the integrity police — is frequently insufficient. These measures protect us against egregious and illegal violations of integrity norms, but they don't address the daily integrity decisions we make. These decisions necessitate human judgment. 


CONCLUSION: The way you live determines the quality of your life. Character is developed by adhering to your moral principles in all you do. Integrity allows you to stick to your principles and resolutions and follow them consistently throughout your life. Integrity also improves all of the other values, such as courage, intelligence, and perseverance.


Integrity entails being truthful and honest with yourself in all aspects of life. When the odds are in your favour or against you, it's the choices and decisions you make. Make integrity, moral values, and ethics a part of your life, and educate your children the same so they can appreciate the genuine value of life.


REFERENCES: 

http://importanceofstuff.com/integrity

https://hbr.org/2011/02/why-integrity-is-never-easy.html

https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/why-integrity-is-important/

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/integrity.htm


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