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I was reminded of something I love talking about recently – values.
Values are the things that shape our decisions and therefore, our actions.
When we feel conflicted or resentful about something, 90% of the time it’s because our values are in conflict or not showing up clear in the situation.
For example, maybe you’ve had a conversation with someone and you have this niggling feeling afterwards. If you stop and ask yourself, “what’s really going on here?” (a question I’ve started asking myself a lot), and you give yourself a few minutes, you’ll know what it is.
- Maybe you didn’t stand up for someone who was being discussed, and one of your highest values is integrity?
- Maybe you felt put upon and that resentment indicates your value of family is being pushed aside?Maybe you realised that actually no, you are not feeling connected and that’s what’s missing in your life?
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I have a whole section on values in the Discover Yourself course (use code MARCIA til the end of August and you’ll get 30% off the price) where I walk you properly through a values exercise.
However, if you want the quick version now, start like this:rite down 10 of your highest values
- narrow those down to your top 5
- now choose your top 3, and then your top 1.
bonus – ask your partner/ a friend to do the exercise too and compare notes.
What are some of your values? Are you living out these values in your life, work, with your family?
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(the words underneath the 3 photos in this post represent 3 of my top 10 values)
PS It’s interesting to me (now!) that the mantra for the Upholder is “discipline is my freedom”. I would add, “self-imposed discipline is my freedom: 😉
PPS I do work with clients to take them through a comprehensive values exercise to aid them with decision-making and understanding why they behave in the way they do. If you’re interested, please send me an email.
