Values
I have mentioned before the importance of knowing your own values. Having a set of values allows you to make decisions about how you spend your time and where you place your focus and energy. If you don’t have a clear idea of what your values are yet, don’t worry, it takes careful thought and time to arrive at a satisfactory set of values for yourself. Below is a list of values to consider. It’s not exhaustive, but it should serve to give you a clear idea of quality values.
Remember: your values are YOUR choice and no one else’s. No value is right or wrong, and none are better than others; they are just different and will inform your life in different ways.
- hard work
- creativity
- learning
- money
- friendship
- independence
- personal security
- family
- fairness
- justice
- wisdom
- health
- mental acuity
- practicality
- realism
- optimism
- emotional control
- self reliance
- sociability
- thoughtfulness
- confidence
- expressiveness
- clarity in communication
- serenity
- calmness
- beauty
- respect
- superiority
- competition
- collaboration