My Values
Since starting my substack back in July (23), I have mentioned my values many times and lived by them. However, I haven’t expanded on or shared what these are.
I haven’t always lived by values. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties, when I found Stratejoy’s course, ‘The Joy Equation,’ that I considered this a possibility. I took this course three times over my late twenties and early thirties. Each time, the values were different yet similar, only resonating briefly.
In 2023, I reevaluated my values without guidance from a course, setting values that aligned with my feelings of instant connection to them.
Connection
Truth
Growth
Intentional
Love
Adventure
When I did this reassessment, I instantly noticed a change in my actions, especially towards connection and intentional. I have gone through waves of how much I have been using my values as a guide in themselves.
In the latter half of 2023, I completed
workshop on values. This helped me cement my values as the right ones for me. The difference is that I felt inspired to create a vision board.
I’ve since printed this out along with my 2024 vision board, placing both on my future board where I can see them daily. My board is placed in my kitchen by the door as I leave—a gentle reminder at each passing.
I’m trying to incorporate these values in my decisions and actions. I remind myself to pause to see whether saying yes or no is the right choice. Making sure the possible outcome feels right in that moment of choice has the potential to benefit me and connect me with one of more value. I’m hoping to embody them more this way rather than the words just existing. I hope they will be the bonus of being steps forward in my year of evolution.
Here’s to incorporating my values into my life. Do you have any values? Are they a small or significant part of your life?
Until the next time
Take care
Tami