Who Are You?

We define ourselves.

Understanding Your Authentic Self and Core Values

Importance of Self-Alignment

• When life aligns with values, it feels effortless

• Misalignment leads to discomfort and unhappiness

Benefits of Knowing Your Values

• Helps identify what fuels your purpose

• Leads to discovering your true, authentic self

Process of Self-Discovery

1. Reflect on what's important to you

2. Identify your core values

3. Align your activities with these values

Key Takeaway

Being mindful of your values is crucial for authenticity and personal fulfillment. Understanding what you care about most reveals your true self and life purpose.

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Exercise : Core Values Identification

1. Initial Selection

   • On a sheet of paper, list 12 values, attributes, or traits

   • These should be what you value most and give your life meaning

   • Optional: Use the list at standoutportfolio.com/values.pdf for ideas

   • Don't feel limited by the provided list; add your own

2. Narrow Down

   • Reduce your list of 12 to the 6 most important values

3. Identify Core Values

   • From the 6, select the 3 most essential to your core purpose

   • Enter these 3 core values on your self-assessment worksheet under question 1

Tips

• Be honest with yourself during this process

• Consider which values truly resonate with you

• Think about what guides your decisions and actions

Purpose

This exercise helps you distill your many values into the core few that are most central to who you are and what you stand for.

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Exercise

• Complete Values Exercise

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