IDENTIFYING YOUR VALUES

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Here are some resources that may help empower you to identify the values that you would like to prioritize in life and become more aligned with using iAlign. 

This is a work in progress - for the time being here are a couple options:

If you have any trouble deciding on which values to use, try the following:
1) From the list provided, write down 10 values that sound good to you.
2) Try to rank this list 1 through 10 by asking these questions:
  - Which of these value(s) led to accomplishments that are you most proud of?
  - When you imagine people you admire most, what value(s) did they have that you commend most?
  - If other people were to think of you, which of these values would you want to come to their mind immediately?

   - When faced with a difficult ethical dilemma, what factors do you consider most important?

   - What types of activities or causes make you feel most joyful while you're getting ready for sleep if you've taken or supported them that day?

   - What are the non-negotiable aspects of your personal and professional relationships?

   - In what situations and with what actions do you feel most authentic and true to yourself?

   - What are the key themes or values that consistently show up in your life's accomplishments and successes?

   - What principles or values would you be willing to defend, even if it meant going against popular opinion?

   - How do you prioritize your time and energy? What aspects of life do you invest the most in?

   - If you could leave a lasting impact on the world, what values or ideals would you want to promote?

   - What principles guide your decision-making process in life?

3) Cross off 6-10! In the future there may be an option for more values, or for changing these values over time.

List of possible values right now (06/05/2023) on iAlign:

- Altruism

- Balance

- Cleanliness

- Clear Communication

- Compassion

- Connection

- Consistency

- Courage

- Curiosity

- Decisiveness

- Diligence

- Discipline

- Fairness

- Faith

- Generosity

- Gratefulness

- Health

- Humility

- Integrity

- Kindness

- Loyalty

- Modesty

- Presence

- Punctuality

- Purpose

- Quality Time

- Reliability

- Resilience

- Responsibility

- Self-reliance

- Simplicity

- Spontaneity

- Tolerance

- Toughness

- Work ethic

Other options:

Seeking Authenticity: Essays and Stories on Values and Travels

A philosophical interrogation into value systems in the modern day woven into a series of personal narratives from a multi-continent surf journey.

https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Authenticity-Essays-Stories-Travels/dp/1737728508/

Seeking Authenticity Podcast

Conversations with interesting people about their passions and aimed at understanding their central values.

https://www.flintmitchell.com/

Self-awareness of your values resource from the University of Edinburgh:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/self-awareness/values