Values Assessment

Values are chosen life directions—your heart’s deepest desires for the kind of person you want to be and the things you want to do in your time on this planet. They can provide motivation, guidance, meaning, and a greater sense of abundance, and unlike goals, values are not something you complete but directions you continue to live toward.

Instructions

Read through the list slowly and notice which values stand out as especially meaningful or important to you. Then choose a maximum of 10-15 values that feel most central to who you are or who you want to be.

Acceptance: being open to and accepting of myself, others, and life as it is.

Adventure: seeking out, creating, or exploring new, stimulating, or meaningful experiences.

Assertiveness: respectfully standing up for my rights and asking for what I need or want.

Authenticity: being genuine, real, and true to myself.

Beauty: appreciating, creating, nurturing, or cultivating beauty in myself, others, or the world around me.

Caring: showing care and concern for myself, others, and the environment.

Challenge: continuing to stretch myself in ways that promote growth, learning, and improvement.

Compassion: responding with kindness and care to suffering in myself or others.

Connection: being fully engaged in what I am doing and fully present with others.

Contribution: helping, supporting, or making a positive difference for myself, others, or the broader world.

Conformity: respecting rules, responsibilities, and shared expectations.

Cooperation: working collaboratively and supportively with others.

Courage: acting bravely and continuing forward in the presence of fear, threat, or difficulty.

Creativity: expressing imagination, originality, or innovation.

Curiosity: being open-minded, interested, and willing to explore or discover.

Discipline: consistently following through on commitments and behaviors aligned with long-term goals, even when it is difficult.

Encouragement: supporting and reinforcing growth or behavior that I value in myself or others.

Equality: treating others as equal in worth and dignity, and valuing myself in the same way.

Excitement: seeking, creating, or engaging in experiences that feel energizing, stimulating, or thrilling.

Fairness: treating myself and others justly and reasonably.

Fitness: caring for and improving my physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Flexibility: adapting openly and effectively to changing circumstances.

Forgiveness: letting go of resentment and extending grace to myself or others.

Freedom: living in a way that reflects choice, autonomy, and self-direction, while supporting the freedom of others.

Friendliness: being warm, companionable, and approachable toward others.

Fun: seeking, creating, and engaging in enjoyable and playful experiences.

Generosity: giving, sharing, and offering freely to myself or others.

Gratitude: appreciating and acknowledging the good in myself, others, and life.

Harmony: creating balance, peace, and alignment within myself and in my relationships or environment.

Honesty: being truthful, sincere, and genuine with myself and others.

Humility: being modest, grounded, and letting my actions speak for themselves.

Humor: noticing, appreciating, and enjoying the lighter or amusing side of life.

Independence: supporting myself and choosing my own path or way of doing things.

Industry: being hardworking, dedicated, and committed in my efforts.

Initiative: taking proactive steps toward goals or change without needing external prompting.

Intimacy: sharing myself openly and meaningfully, emotionally or physically, in close relationships.

Justice: standing for fairness, equity, and what is right.

Kindness: being considerate, compassionate, gentle, and caring toward myself or others.

Legacy: living in a way that creates a meaningful, lasting impact beyond my immediate life.

Love: acting with affection, care, warmth, and devotion toward myself or others.

Loyalty: maintaining faithfulness and commitment to people, values, or causes that matter to me.

Mindfulness: being aware of, open to, and curious about my present-moment experience.

Open-mindedness: considering different perspectives and weighing ideas or evidence fairly.

Order: creating and maintaining structure, organization, and clarity.

Patience: waiting calmly and tolerating delay, difficulty, or uncertainty.

Persistence: continuing steadily and resolutely despite problems, obstacles, or setbacks.

Pleasure: creating, giving, or enjoying experiences that feel pleasurable or satisfying.

Power: influencing, leading, organizing, or taking charge in meaningful ways.

Presence: intentionally showing up fully in moments, interactions, and experiences without distraction or disengagement.

Reciprocity: building relationships with a fair and healthy balance of giving and receiving.

Resilience: recovering, adapting, and continuing forward through adversity, stress, or setbacks.

Respect: treating myself and others with consideration, dignity, and positive regard.

Responsibility: being accountable for my choices, actions, and commitments.

Romance: expressing love, affection, or emotional warmth in romantic ways.

Safety: protecting and promoting security and wellbeing for myself or others.

Self-awareness: noticing and understanding my own thoughts, feelings, needs, and actions.

Self-control: choosing actions that align with my values, intentions, and long-term goals.

Self-development: continuing to grow in knowledge, skills, character, and life experience.

Sensuality: enjoying and exploring experiences that engage the senses.

Sexuality: exploring or expressing my sexual feelings, identity, or relationships.

Simplicity: prioritizing what truly matters and reducing excess, distraction, or unnecessary complexity.

Skillfulness: practicing, refining, and fully applying my abilities.

Spirituality: connecting with something greater than myself, whether through meaning, faith, nature, or transcendence.

Stewardship: taking responsibility for caring for resources, relationships, or roles entrusted to me.

Supportiveness: being helpful, encouraging, available, and dependable to myself or others.

Trust: being trustworthy, loyal, sincere, and reliable.

Vulnerability: being willing to be emotionally open and to remain present with discomfort.

Unlisted Values:

Any personal values not listed here that still feel deeply important and meaningful:

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