Values and how they drive our results

The interesting thing about our values is whether we are actually living them! Do you bounce out of bed in the morning, excited and looking forward to each new day and how you will be filling it? Or are you less than thrilled at the prospect of “just another day”?

Knowing what your authentic and most deeply held values are is an awesome step in the direction of living a fulfilling life. Once you know what they are you will begin to get an idea of the ones that are right for you and serving you well, the ones that are taking you in the direction you want to go, easily, enjoyably and effortlessly. You will also get an idea of the ones that may be limiting you and clouding your life, the ones you are better changing or even discarding altogether.

A great many people are not fully aware of just what their deepest, most underlying values are, so entering into the process of discovery has huge benefits - that is if you really do want to live the life of your dreams. Once you uncover your genuine values, your genuine values - not those of other people in your life - you can and will be eager to participate in whatever the activities are that get your juices flowing, the activities that create within you, feelings of empowerment and gratification; the activities that give your life richness. Your successes will begin to soar. As my Reiki Master once said, “your vocation will become your vacation”.

According to Dr Morris Massey, in The People Puzzle: Understanding Yourself & Others (1979, Reston Publishing Company) our values begin to develop from our earliest years; they are formed by the way we perceive the world around us. The first stage of development is called the Imprint Period and extends from birth to approximately 7 years of age. Next we enter into the Modelling Period, which expands from 7 through 14 years of age. The third phase is called the Socialisation Period and this takes us from 14 years through 21 years of age. We then begin our adult life, living the values that have formed over this time. Sometimes these values can do with a re-vamp, a shift, a facelift or even a change. So, how do you know what your real values are? How do you know if it is appropriate and in your best interest to shift or change your values? How do you know if they are working for you? Through a series of profoundly simple and straightforward questions, you will uncover your deepest values and you will recognise which of them, if any, need to change or shift. When you are ready to explore and examine your values, embark on the Values Elicitation Process. You will be amazed at just how positive and empowering this can be.