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Today I present to you another very interesting life coaching article: 9 EXERCISES TO IDENTIFY YOUR TRUE VALUES . Like all the works I have published, this one also requires sincere introspection. And once again I ask you not to substitute an expert for this article, if you need help there are the structures and personnel suitable for this purpose.
HOW CAN I IDENTIFY MY VALUES?
Our values are like a compass that points us to our "true north." This work module provides excellent exercises that will help you clearly identify your personal values.
Exercise 1
Can you reflect on a time when you felt happy, fulfilled and proud of yourself? Take time to describe this moment in detail. Identify which elements of this situation, in particular, led to these feelings of happiness and pride.
1. What were you doing?
2. Were you with other people, and if so with whom?
3. What other factors contributed to your happiness?
In the same way that we feel happy and fulfilled when we live our values, we can also experience feelings of regret, sadness, and emptiness when we don't live our values.
Exercise 2
Take a few moments to remember a situation where you felt incredibly sorry.
Describe the details of this situation/memory: What was it specifically that led to these feelings of regret?
Feeling frustrated or dissatisfied can often be a sign that our values may be being overridden, perhaps by parts of ourselves, external situations, or other people.
Exercise 3
Identify a time when you felt frustrated, dissatisfied, empty, or annoyed?
Take note of the particular elements of this situation that have led to these feelings of frustration, dissatisfaction, and emptiness.
There are certain activities we can find ourselves doing that absorb us and get us into the flow. They are usually challenging and rewarding activities, and when we do them we often lose track of time.
Exercise 4
Make a list of all the activities in which you experience this flow?
What is it in particular about these activities that you enjoy so much?
We cannot grow in life without being evoked by inspiration: creativity, self-esteem, perceived competence and optimism are all consequences of inspiration.
From an early age we adopt this idea of wanting to be like someone to become someone; while in our early years our concept of inspiration tended to revolve around what you wanted to be career-wise, as we get older we take inspiration from people whose traits we admire. There are certain people we meet in life who we find inspiring and who embody qualities or live lives that we aspire to.
Exercise 5
Who are your role models and what qualities do you admire in these individuals?
Exercise 6
Everyone has something to offer the world. Take time on this page to recognize what you have to give to those around you and what makes you valuable.
What are my natural gifts and qualities?
When do other people usually turn to you for help?
What qualities and gifts do you identify in yourself that you think others might find valuable?
Exercise 7
Determine your most important values, based on your experiences of inner peace.
Consider why each experience is so memorable and important?
Use the list of common personal values on the next page to get started: aim for about 10 core values. As you go through this exercise, you may find that some of these values come together naturally: For example, if you value generosity, philanthropy, and community, you might say that serving others is one of your core values.
Exercise 8
Now take a few minutes to prioritize your “core” values. This step is usually the most challenging as you will have to look deeply within yourself. However, it is also the most important step, because, when you are faced with a decision, you may have to choose between solutions that satisfy different values.
This is the time when it is crucial to know which value is most important to you. Without worrying about the order, make a list of your top 10 values. Look at the first two values on the list and ask yourself, “If I could only satisfy one of these, which would I choose?”
Work your way through the list, comparing each value to each of the other values until you have the list in the correct order for you.
Exercise 9
Reaffirm your values – Take a few minutes to review your priority values and make sure they fit into your life and vision.
1. The values you have chosen make you feel good about yourself
2. Are you proud of your top three values?
3. Would you feel comfortable telling people that you respect your values?
4. Do these values represent things you would support, even if your choice was not popular and put you in the minority?
When you take your values into consideration in your decision-making process, you can ensure that you maintain a sense of integrity and what you know is right, while being able to approach decisions with confidence and clarity. You will also know that what you are currently doing is motivated by the progress you want to make in life. It's not always easy to make value-based choices, but it will most likely make your life a lot easier in the long run.
KEY POINTS
- Identifying and taking the time to understand your values is an important and challenging exercise. Your personal values are at the heart of who you are and who you want to become.
- By becoming more aware of these important factors in your life, you can use them as a guide to make the best choice in any situation. Some of life's decisions are really about determining what you value most.
- When many options seem reasonable, it can be comforting and helpful to lean on your core values and use them as a strong guiding force to point you in the right direction.
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