What are Values?
by Shannon Seek, BS, CPCC

In this context, values are not morals. They are what is intrinsically important to you. You would not be who you are without honoring at least some of your values.

When your values are being honored, your life is fulfilling and juicy. Everything falls into place. Things "click." When your values have not been honored, life has been boring, dull, irritating, frustrating. Frequently, the values that are the most important to you are the least obvious--you often could not imagine your life without honoring them.

With definition of your values, however, it is easier to identify what is or is not working in any given situation.

Imagine a person who has a value called humor, but is not conscious to the fact. Say that person is living with someone who never laughs. They may feel disenchanted with the relationship and not know why, until they recognize that humor is a part of who they are and they may feel their humor is suppressed around that person.

Having a clearer sense of your values, you will more immediately recognize situations, people and things that shall enhance and reinforce who you are.

When you consciously come from a place of values, you make decisions more easily, as decisions can be made based on a personal foundation. Values serve as a reference point when prioritizing actions, commitments and goals.

Identifying your values is a fascinating process that occurs over time, with awareness.

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