Values
Friday, June 26th, 2009Below find an excellent values clarification exercise that is designed to help you in the process of putting together your personal mission statement.
To me values means, “What are you willing to live for?” Values, helping your words and your actions to be one.
In last week’s blog you identified what you don’t want in your life and what you do want. This week you’re going to clarify your values to drive deeper your passions and your commitments to your self.
Simply follow the instructions:
Know Yourself
Now, rank your top five most important values.
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ACHIEVEMENT |
A sense of accomplishment, mastery |
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ADVANCEMENT |
Promotions |
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ADVENTURE |
New and challenging experiences |
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AFFECTION |
Love, caring |
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COMPETITIVENESS |
Winning, taking risks |
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COOPERATION |
Working well with others, teamwork |
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CREATIVITY |
Being imaginative, innovative |
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ECONOMIC SECURITY |
Freedom from the worry about money |
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FAME |
Being famous, well known |
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FAMILY HAPPINESS |
Enjoying sharing your life together |
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FREEDOM |
Independence, autonomy |
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FRIENDSHIP |
Close relationships with others |
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HEALTH |
Physical and mental well being |
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HELPFULNESS |
Assisting others, improving society |
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INNER HARMONY |
Being at peace with oneself |
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INTEGRITY |
Honesty, sincerity, standing up for beliefs |
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INVOLVEMENT |
Participating with others, belonging |
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LOYALTY |
Duty, respectfulness, obedience |
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ORDER |
Tranquility, stability, conformity |
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Use of potential |
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PLEASURE |
Fun, laughs, a leisurely life-style |
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POWER |
Control, authority or influence over others |
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RECOGNITION |
Respect from others, status |
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RELIGION / SPIRITUALITY |
Strong religious beliefs, closeness to God |
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RESPONSIBILITY |
Accountable for results |
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SELF-RESPECT |
Pride, sense of personal identity |
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WEALTH |
Making money, getting rich |
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WISDOM |
Understanding life, discovering knowledge |
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Mark Riesenberg, founder of Human Resources Unlimited since 1987, is a business and spiritual coach, author of How to Stop Whining and Start Winning and a renowned keynote, workshop leader and speaker. His second book, To Provide Guidance to Mankind, will be published in 2009. Click here for a partial client list and for testimonials.