From the course: Communicating Values
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Identifying your personal values
- Values describe the personal qualities we choose to embody to guide our actions. But what does that mean? It means you're unique. You are a one-of-a-kind product of your experiences and motivators. Who you are and how you act comes from a deeply personal space. This is powerful. We can harness this power, and focus it in very productive ways. How? By getting clear about this. What exactly are your personal values? Let's do a little exercise. Get out a notepad, and a pen or a pencil. And if you can, check out the exercise files for a handout that can help you with this process. First, draw a line down the middle of your page. On the left side, write the word thrive. On the right side, write the word discomfort. Now, in the thrive column, place the experiences that make you feel happy, light, energetic and joyful. Whatever words best associate with thrive, use those to guide your thinking. These could range from the birth of a child, to just a great meal. Don't worry about the…
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