Knowing what makes you tick and what you value in life and in others is important to know. Here is a quick and simply list you can go through to find out your own core values that you should live by to increase your happiness in life.
1. Think of times you have been most fulfilled, proud, and/or happy
What was happening? How come you felt this way? This are your peak experiences. Think of a couple ones and take your time.
2. Now think of a time when you felt angry, frustrated and/or upset
What was happening, how come you felt this way, which value was being suppressed? Think of a couple ones and take your time.
3. Now you might have a short or long list of value, cut it down to 10
4. Now cut it down to 5
5. Create value statements
- get creative so they actually appeal to you and trigger you emotionally/get you excited
- you can combine values like "health = living a sporty and food diverse life"
6. Reaffirm
- once done, look at your value statement, do you see yourself them, are you proud of the result?
- would you be comfortable telling others?