What are Values?
Kim Paterson
HR Director | Champion of Positive Workplace Culture | Leadership Development: Connect with me to discuss HR strategies, workplace culture, and developing leaders.
Values describe our personal motivations that determine how we live and how we feel. When we live according to our values, consistently and repeatedly over time, we experience a sense of satisfaction.
When we lead our lives according to our values, we experience balance, both internally – how we feel – and externally – how we interact with our world.
By identifying what we value and reflecting on how we actually live, we get a picture of where we may be out of balance. When we are out of balance, we may act in ways that are unhealthy and potentially don't serve ourselves or others.
Values describe what motivates us in the present.
Values also help us name our aspirations and intentions, which can help move us toward our life's purpose or our inner-calling.
Our values together with our beliefs influence our behaviours and inform our decision-making.
They provide the energy and focus behind our aspirations and intentions.
Can you guess the Top 3 Values of More than 500,000 People who have taken a Values Assessment with Barrett Values Centre
Family - Humour/Fun - Caring
"What this suggests to me is how we relate to others is of paramount importance in our lives. Only when our relationship values are satisfied, do we focus on our individual values.
Our most important personal need is to find meaning in our life by growing and learning, expressing our creativity, and enthusiastically committing ourselves to a purpose."
What are your top 3 personal values that guide your decision making?
I'd love to hear what they are in the comments!