Getting Started – Values

Five words that represent you!

Think about five words that describe you; not what you do in one of your roles, such as a parent, spouse/ partner, job title, or a specific faith tradition, etc., but when you are doing the task of one of these roles in the family, work, society, what are the characteristics or values that represent you?

Below is a sample list of words people often use.  Use one of these or consider a word

• It’s not necessarily how you want people to perceive you; it’s how you want to represent yourself around other people
• It’s not as much about your role, such as your significant other, parent, role at work, etc.; consider what characteristics you want to live by when you are in one of those roles.

How does that value impact your life?

In this reflection question, ask yourself the following:

• Why do you believe this value is important to you?
• Recall a moment when you lived this value.  What behaviors did you exhibit that support this value?
• How might you react if this value was not being honored by others?  Describe your feeling, thoughts, and actions.