A value describes how you want to act, such as being honest, caring, curious, fair, or dependable. You can choose a direction even when circumstances are difficult. Start with a part of life you want to give attention to.
Choose your own words
Consider relationships, work, learning, community, creativity, or care for yourself. Ask what kind of person you want to be in that area. A value is different from an outcome you cannot fully control: acting respectfully is a direction; making everyone approve of you is not under your control.
Make the next action small
Pick one behavior that expresses the value within your current resources. Curiosity might become asking one honest question. Care might become taking a needed break or checking on a friend. Include when you will try the action and what could help if a barrier appears.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- The life area and value I choose are
- What this value means in my own words is
- One small action I can take and when I will try it are
- A likely barrier and support that could help are