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Why integrate your values?

Written by Emma Serlin | 1-Aug-2023

Discovering and understanding our personal values can be one of the most powerful tools for creating and enjoying an empowered life. 

Yet surprisingly, many people don't know how to find their values. In this short video Emma shares a little of her personal and professional values, how they shape the work we do at London Speech Workshop, and most usefully, some techniques for finding your values. 
 

Tip 1 - Tune in to what makes you angry! It might seem odd, but often this can help you locate a value as the opposite of whatever that trigger was. 

Tip 2 - Think back to a time when you felt truly proud of yourself and delve into the emotion of that time. What values were at work?

Tip 3 - Look at someone you admire, what are their values? List them and pull out the ones that speak to you personally.

Here are some examples of what your values might be: 

Ambition

Competency

Individuality

Equality

Service

Integrity

Responsibility

Accuracy

Respect

Dedication

Diversity

Improvement

Enjoyment/fun

Loyalty

Credibility

Honesty

Innovativeness

Teamwork

Excellence

Accountability

Empowerment

Quality

Dignity

Collaboration

Stewardship

Empathy

Accomplishment

Courage

Wisdom

Independence

Security

Challenge

Influence

Learning

Compassion

Friendliness

Discipline/order

Generosity

Persistency

Optimism

Dependability

Flexibility

Intelligence

Adventure

Decisiveness

Fame

Success

Wisdom

Kindness

Growth

Self awareness

Grace

Humility

Strength

Hard work

Enthusiasm

Passion

Family

Freedom

Loyalty

Beauty

Originality

Faith

Helping society

Resilience

Organisation

Harmony

Environment

Values are traits or qualities that represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces. You may find discovering your values is both surprising and enlightening. Knowing your deeper drivers can also help you navigate your life, decisions and what kind of job and company is the best fit for you. 

Living your values is one of the most powerful tools available to you to help you be the person you want to be, to help you accomplish your goals and dreams, and to help you lead and influence others.

Why Identify and Establish Your Values?

Your values are made up of everything that has happened to you in your life and include influences from: your parents and family, your friends and peers, your education, your reading, and more. Once defined, values impact every aspect of your life.

If you'd like our support to help you find your values and understand the role they play in your communication then why not Book A FREE Discovery Call with our team today to find out how we can help.