So often we spend time talking about goal setting and achieving goals, while very little time is devoted to the other (and probably more important) half of goal setting and that is your values.
What are your values? What matters most to you?
Here’s a list of common values:
*Accomplishment/Achievement
Adventure
Clarity
Commitment
Community
Connecting/Bonding
Compassion
Creativity
Emotional Health
Environment
Excitement
Freedom
*Fun
*Harmony
Health
Honesty
Humor
Integrity
Internal Power
Intimacy
Joy
Leadership
Loyalty
Nurturing
Openness
One with Nature/Outdoors
*Orderliness/Organization
Partnership
Personal growth & Learning
Privacy/solitude
Recognition
Romance/Magic
*Security
Self Expression
Sensuality
Service/Contribution
*Spirituality
Trust
I’ve *starred some of my personal values, but since each person is different, take time to go through this list and pick our your top 5 values. Then, when you have your top values, line up your goals with your values.
Is there harmony with your values and goals, or is there a disconnect? Your goals should support your values, otherwise you will find yourself in conflict over achieving your goals, because they don’t align with your values. On the other hand, if your values and goals are supporting one another, you will be more likely to achieve the goal and more motivated to achieve your goals because they support and fulfill your values.
So, take time to evaluate your current goals based on your values of what matters most.
To your success,
Dr. Laura
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