From Theory to Practice: Turn Your Values into Actionable Goals

February 24, 2023

In this issue we cover knowing your values, and important step before you come to know the values of your company.

Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Unlock Your Potential: How to Formulate Your Values and Live by Them

Your values are the foundation for the decisions you make and the way you live your life. When you ignore them, it can lead to stress and burnout. From my experience coaching individuals, I've found that the main reason people stay or leave a place, and the root cause of conflicts, is often their values.

There are different ways to discover your values, from brainstorming and introspection to using assessments that help to template and streamline the process. Two popular assessments are the Free PVA and the Barrett Values Assessment.

Discover Your Personal Values | free online test

What is the most important thing in your life? Find out with this personal values test. Discover your core values in 5 minutes and make more conscious decisions.

https://personalvalu.es/

Personal Values Assessment (PVA)

In just a few minutes of your time, reveal a wealth of fascinating insights into why you do what you do based on your own personal values.

https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/

Mark Manson's book on values was transformational for me, as it highlighted the difference between positive and negative values, providing a new depth to the matter. Although there is a link between most personality assessments and values, personality is just one factor that shapes them. Other influences include environment, upbringing, and many other factors.

Personally, my assessment revealed that my top three values are Self-actualization, Making a Difference, and Teaching, Mentoring, Coaching, and Consulting others. This realization was the main reason I left the corporate world to start my education, consulting, and coaching business. I wanted to create a space where my customers, staff, and community could live out their values by actualizing themselves, making a difference, and teaching, mentoring, coaching, and consulting others.

While values alone are important, true happiness comes when you find your "ikigai," or your reason for being. Start by finding what you love, which should be in line with your values, and build from there.

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If you want to learn more about building a successful business, be sure to check out my free ebook on the topic, available now on my website: luqmanshantal.com

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- Luqman