Chapter 16: Know your Top 4 values! “Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” John F. Kennedy
Let’s talk about values. Not in a moral or ethical way, but looking at what fuels
you and what motivates you. Being clear about and knowing your values is one
of the most important steps to getting to know yourself better. By knowing your
values, you will be able to attract more of what you want in your life. If there is a
big difference between the life you are living and your values, this might create
suffering and tension. Once you find out what your values are, you will be able
to understand yourself and your actions a lot better
. When your goals are aligned with your values you will notice that you achieve them much quicker and hit a lot less resistance. Everything changed for me around two
years ago when I gained a clear knowledge of my values. I finally knew where
the tension and stress at my work and in my life came from (not one of my core
values was being applied!) and I could understand my reactions in various
situations a lot better. So what is
really important to you? Find out what your
most important values are that bring you joy, peace, and fulfillment. From the
list of values
(you can download it on my webpage for free)
choose 10. You may
find that you can group values.
Then narrow them down to your top four values. Also answer the following questions: What is very important in your life?
What gives purpose to your life?
What are you usually doing when you experience that feeling of inner peace?
What are you doing that is so much fun that you usually lose track of time?
Think of some people that you admire. Why do you admire them? What kind of
qualities do you admire in them?
What activities do you enjoy the most? What kind of moments bring you joy and
fulfillment?
What can’t you put up with?
