"Sometimes, however, there is misalignment in an area we often overlook: our values. Some of us have a very clear idea of our values. For others, there is a vague sense of what is important, although we do not give it much thought. For both groups, I have seen a great deal of avoidable suffering if the lives we are living are not consistent with our values."
"A good first step is to consider, really consider, what is important to you. Do you value honesty? Freedom? Hard work? Creativity? Kindness? The list is nearly endless, which is exciting but daunting. Feel free to use an online tool or an inventory of values to help you narrow it down. Rank the top three to five values you hold."
Many people have a vague sense of what matters yet do not live according to those values, causing dissatisfaction, regret, and avoidable suffering. Misalignment between prioritized values and daily choices can worsen mental and physical health. Practical steps include assessing core values, narrowing them to three to five priorities, and honestly examining current life decisions and behaviors for consistency. When gaps appear, intentional course correction—through lifestyle, role, or habit changes—can restore alignment. Using tools such as inventories and ranking exercises helps clarify priorities and guides where sacrifices should not be made to maintain value-consistent living.
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