Journey to Self-discovery: A Values Workshop

• Values are the fundamental principles that guide our lives, propelling us forward.

• They are the driving force, the essence of what makes us tick.

• As you gain clarity  on your values and make choices in conscious alignment with them, you'll effortlessly find yourself flowing through life, creating more of what truly matters to you.

These are 12 benefits you will gain from knowing what you core values are, and living a life aligned with them.

1. understanding yourself better

2. decision-making compass

3. harmonious relationships

4. motivation for goal acheivement

5. reduced stress and conflict

6. greater confidence and satisfaction

7. career growth

8. improved well-being

9. focus and efficiency

10. goal achievement

11. personal growth alignement

12. authentic identity and purpose

There are 4 steps identifying your core values and creating a 6-to-12-month action plan.

1. Look at the list of core personal values and select the top 5  that resonate most with you.

2. Rate each of the 5 core values, by evaluating how you are currently living and honoring each of your top values.

3. Identify areas of improvement for those that had a lower rating.

4. Create a specific 6 to 12 month action plan which will include the what, how and when.

   
   

We will see Susan's example to visualize the 4-step process.

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Step 1 - Identifying Your Core Values

Now is time to get you working on identifying your own top personal core values.

Time = 15 minutes approximately.

• Take a look at a list of personal core values.   

• Add values as needed.

• Group values if  find similarities among them.  Think about how you would re-write and define them, based on what they mean to you.  Ex. "security" may mean "financial security".

• Select 5 values that mean the most to you, based on how you see your life today and into the future.

• Rank the 5 values in order of importance, being 1 the most important.

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Step 2 - Asses Your Alignment

Now is time to get you assess your alignment with your top 5 personal values.

Time = 15 minutes approximately.

• For each of your top 5 values, evaluate how well you believe you are currently living that value on a sale of 1 to 10 (1 being not living, 10 being fully living it).

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Step 3 - Identifying Areas of Improvement

Now is time to get you working on identifying areas of improvement on any values that you scored below 9 in the previous section.

Time = 15 minutes approximately.

• Write the name of the value

• Write actions that come to mind to more fully live each value

• Consider things we want to start doing, stop doing, change

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Step 4 - Creating an Action Plan

Time = 15-30 minutes approximately

• this is the final step to complete the 4-step process, which is to create an action plan

• establish specific goals for each value to attain over the next 6-12 months

• specify the goal, key actions and the how and when of their execution

• if possible, include a way to measure success for each goal

• consistently review and adjust your action plan to stay on course with your core personal values

Congratulations on successfully completing "Journey to Self-Discovery: A Values Workshop"!

You've not only enriched your understanding of core values but also taken a significant step toward personal growth. I hope this journey has been insightful and empowering for you.

As you reflect on your values, consider how you can integrate these newfound insights into your daily life.

Your dedication and effort have brought you to this milestone, and I encourage you to continue applying what you've learned.

Keep embracing your journey of self-discovery and making a positive impact!