How To Define Your Personal Values

How To Define Your Personal Values And Live Authentically

You know yourself as a person, but do you know how to define your personal values?  Discover how to live an authentic life!

Hi Trish Davies here, creator of Build Your AU which is a program that shows you how to define your personal values. How do you know what your values are? Values are things that are important to us.

We get them from family, friends, and society as a whole. Values provide us with ways of understanding the world around us. They help inform our decisions and they keep us grounded in who we are as individuals.

Values also play an important role in how we live our lives. When we put our values into action, we’re living authentically and we’re putting the most important things in life first.

Here are some ways to better define your personal values and live authentically:

How To Define Your Personal Values – What Are Values? 

Values are the things that make us who we are. Values can come from family, friends, and society as a whole. They provide direction and help inform our decisions.

What are your values?

The Importance Of Defining Your Values 

Values aren't just a pretty word. Values are the foundation for who we are and what we believe in. However it's not easy to come up with values on your own. They're developed over time; through life experiences and the people we meet along the way.

If you're struggling to identify your values, you can use these five questions as a guide:

• What do I value most in my life?
• What is important to me?
• Who am I without my work or family obligations?
• What is worth more than anything else?
• What drives me crazy about society?

Values From Family, Friends, And Society 

When we're coming up in life, we get a lot of input from all the people around us. This includes our family members, peers, and society as a whole.

When it comes to figuring out what your values are, you might consider all the people who have influenced you over the years. Then define how they've influenced you. Values can be passed down to us through family traditions, societal norms, and cultural mores.

For example, if your parents value hard work and taking care of their children, these values could influence how you see yourself and the world. This will lead you to value honesty or kindness.

Values can also come from peers who share similar interests or background with us. For example, if your friends value dressing well and being fashionable all the time then that'll come into play when determining what your own personal values are too.

Values That Define You As A Person 

What are your personal values?

Your personal values are the things that matter most to you. They might be your family, friends, or even a certain cause.

Your personal values reflect who you are as an individual and shape the way you live your life. They also guide your decisions.

While you might not think about it, your values will have a big impact on a variety of things in your life, including:

• The career path you choose
• People with whom you spend time
• The activities you participate in

Live Authentically By Putting Your Values Into Action 

The first step to living authentically is to understand what your values are. Once you know what's important to you, the next step is putting those values into action. When your values are aligned, you will feel more fulfilled and content with your life.

You can live an authentic life by following these 7 simple steps:

1) Identify your values

2) Live in accordance with your values

3) Spend time reflecting on how well you are living according to your values

4) Make adjustments where necessary

5) Make decisions based on what aligns with your values

6) Be open about who you are

7) Actively share what's important to you

Conclusion 

Having a clearly defined set of values can help you live your life with authenticity. Read on to learn more about how to define your personal values and how they can give you clarity.

Ethics, morals, and values are the backbone of a character. By having a set of values, you can live your life with authenticity and truthfulness. You will be able to live a life that is true to your beliefs and ideals by following them through with integrity.

Everyone has a set of core values that they live by, whether you’re aware of them or not. By defining your values, you are able to make decisions that are in alignment with what you believe in. This will also help you navigate any tough situations in the future, because you will know what to do when presented with difficult choices.

Once you’ve defined your values, make sure you put them into action. Start making decisions that are in alignment with your beliefs, even if it feels hard or uncomfortable. This is the only way that you will be able to live authentically.

Helping you build your authenticity, authority and audience.

Trish Davies

Build Your AU