Identifying Values:Getting to the Core You

Core values surface through behavior. Identifying core values, however, can sometimes be tricky. Look at the following list of values, and circle five that you feel are the most important to you. You might want to circle far more than five, but force yourself to prioritize. If you have a value that’s not listed, add it.

A List of Values

achievement

advancement

adventure

affluence

authority

autonomy

balance

beauty

belonging

challenge

change

clarity

collaboration

community

competence

competition

contribution

courage

creativity

fame

family

financial security

friendship

fun

happiness

health

humor

influence

inner harmony

integrity/honesty

intelligence

intimacy/love

justice/fairness

knowledge

loyalty ...

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