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personal
VALUES
What are personal values
and why do they matter?
 PERSONAL VALUES:
The abstract ideals you hold near
and dear. These values can heavily
impact to your relationships and
career choices. They can also
influence how you spend money.
Many times, your values guide big
life decisions.
 CORE VALUES:
Matter because they reflect your priorities. They
help you see where you might want to spend
more of your time, money, and energy.
Your core values can also help you navigate
compatibility with others and communicate
what's important to you.
When trying to understand core values, remember there is a
difference between beliefs and values. Beliefs are things you believe
to be true about the world. Values are the principles you view as
important to live by and see as having worth.
A belief can be a core value, but values are not necessarily core
beliefs. For example, Christianity can be both a belief and a value.
However, courage is a value, not a belief. It’s a trait rather than an
ideology.
 Core values matter because they reflect
your priorities. They help you see where you
might want to spend more of your time,
money, and energy. Your core values can
also help you navigate compatibility with
others and communicate what’s important
to you.
When do personal values matter?

Personal values can matter significantly in interpersonal

relationships. A 2023 study by the University of Colorado
found that opposites don’t actually attract in human
partners. The study suggests that, instead, you are more
likely attracted to those similar to you. You probably tend
to build connections with people who have shared
personal values.
Values in a relationship matter tremendously, both in friendships
and romantic situations. The more time you spend with
someone, the more important it is to have similar personal
values. It’s far easier to tolerate differences with someone you
see once a week versus someone you live with.
In addition to being important in your personal life, company core
values are also important in your professional life. Opposing ideals
can cause coworker or team conflict. A difference in personal
values is fine if you make an effort to communicate. Using
conflict resolution skills with your friend, partner, or coworker can
help you find common ground.
What is a personal values system?

Your personal values system is the cumulation of all

your personal values.
It shapes how you interact with the world around
you.
When faced with difficult conversations at work or
challenging group projects, these are the values you
lean into.
Transparency in the workplace and self-discipline are
examples of core values that may be components of
your personal values system
EXAMPLES OF
PERSONAL
VALUES
Altruism

Altruism is selflessness for the

greater good of society. When
you help another human being,
you’re committing an act of
altruism.
Dependability

If you’re dependable, you’re a

person that others can rely on.
Valuing dependability means
you enjoy that trait in others or
exhibit it yourself.
Integrity

Having integrity in the workplace

and at home means you do the
right thing, even if no one is
watching. Telling the truth
comes naturally, and you likely
don’t talk behind others’ backs.
Generosity

Being generous doesn’t always

have to be about money. You
can be generous with your time,
kindness, or anything else.
Courage

Being generous doesn’t always

have to be about money. You
can be generous with your time,
kindness, or anything else.
Gratitude

Gratitude is the act of

appreciating what you have. One
way to practice gratitude is by
writing down what you’re
grateful for each day.
Well-being

Well-being is being happy and

healthy. When you experience
long-term distress, your well-
being suffers. That’s why it’s
important to look after yourself.
Education

If you value education or

learning, you love the pursuit of
knowledge. The beautiful thing
about life is that there’s always
something new to learn.
Creativity

Using your imagination for work

is a sign of creativity. Whether
you’re writing a novel or making
crafts, creativity is an expressive
part of human nature.
Family

Family values are important to

many. Spending quality time
with family is a great way to
show them you care. Even if you
didn’t come from a close family,
you may want to imagine taking
care of your own one day.
Self-respect

Self-respect is caring about

yourself and not tolerating
disrespect. Sometimes this
means setting boundaries, even
when doing so is difficult.
Adaptability

Adaptability skills involve the ability to

adjust to changes or difficult feelings.
If you have adaptability skills, you don’t
let challenging circumstances stop
you. Instead, you go with the flow and
recognize you are capable of
adjusting.
Self-improvement

If you’re constantly looking for

ways to better yourself, you
value self-improvement. Hard
work and goal-setting are likely
big parts of your life.
Uniqueness

Valuing uniqueness means you

cherish your individuality. You
don’t mind being different and
likely love the idea of going
against the grain.
Assertiveness

Assertiveness is the act of

communicating in a confident, bold
manner. If you stand up for yourself, you
are being assertive. Assertive versus
aggressive communication styles are
different. Assertiveness is one of many
communication styles.
Giving support

Everyone needs support when

they’re going through a difficult
phase of life. If you value giving
support, you’re there to lend a
listening ear.
Sustainability

Do you recycle and care about the

environment? If so, sustainability is
likely a value of yours. You care about
the state of the world and its
inhabitants.
Open-mindedness

Open-mindedness means you’re

quite open to new perspectives. You
probably like meeting new people or
learning about other cultures.
Personal growth

Personal growth involves trying to be

better than you were before. This
growth can be related to emotions,
health, or anything else.
Flexibility

You demonstrate cognitive flexibility

by switching from one way of
thinking to another. With flexibility,
you can handle last-minute projects
that come your way.
Frugality

Being frugal involves spending

money carefully and being thrifty.
Frugality isn’t something everyone
will understand, and that’s OK. If you
value frugality, you likely know how
to budget.
Independence

Valuing independence means you

love being self-sufficient. While it’s no
big deal to ask for help or company,
you prefer doing things on your own.
Self-compassion

Self-compassion is useful when

doing inner child work. Rather than
criticize yourself, you realize that
you’re doing your best.
Honesty

While most of us appreciate ethical

values such as honesty in others, we
don’t always exhibit them ourselves.
Being honest requires bravery, and it
should be done with empathy and
tact.
Accountability

Accountability means taking

ownership of your current situation.
This may involve admitting to and
learning from your mistakes. It may
also involve taking responsibility for
your goals.
Authenticity

Being your true self despite judgment

is the ultimate sign of embracing your
authentic self. When you value
authenticity, you don’t pretend to be
something you’re not. You’ve reached
an admirable level of self-acceptance.
Wellness

Caring about your wellness and health

goals will benefit you in the long run.
Sticking to your exercise routine and a
healthy diet promotes longevity.
Loyalty

Everyone appreciates loyalty, whether

employee loyalty or that of a friend or
partner. If you’re loyal, you support
others through thick and thin.
Community

The importance of community can’t be

overstated. Feeling like you belong to a
group is beneficial for mental well-
being. If you don’t feel a sense of
community, you can create one of
your own. You can do this by starting a
club or friend group.
Self-reflection

If self-reflection is part of your core

values list, you appreciate
introspection. To you, deep thinking
and self-awareness are desirable traits.
You may respect this in others or
appreciate it in yourself.
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