UC Guide | 1.4 Values Exercise

1.4 – Values Exercise

What do I value?

Exercise: Select the 10 values you connect with most. Of those 10, choose 5. Then your top 3. Write them down somewhere. Then go to the next step.

  • community
  • inspiration
  • money
  • intellectual status
  • financial gain
  • laughter
  • serenity
  • physical challenge
  • responsibility
  • competition
  • career
  • fame
  • working with others
  • freedom
  • security
  • strength
  • self-control
  • hunger
  • personal development
  • trust
  • faith
  • involvement
  • adventure
  • vulnerability
  • adaptability
  • friendship
  • excellence
  • job tranquility
  • power
  • passion
  • cooperation
  • affection
  • wisdom
  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________
  • challenges
  • commitment
  • leadership
  • helping others
  • influence
  • wit
  • success
  • patience
  • listening
  • diversity
  • love
  • fast-paced work
  • nutrition
  • competence
  • practicality
  • creativity
  • excitement
  • collaboration
  • social change
  • beauty
  • ecological awareness
  • quality relationships
  • travel
  • decisiveness
  • curiosity
  • spirituality
  • loyalty
  • honesty
  • independence
  • supervising others
  • recognition
  • accountability
  • democracy
  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________
  • self expression
  • stability
  • art
  • autonomy
  • risk
  • balance
  • self-discipline
  • courage
  • family
  • empathy
  • working alone
  • humility
  • efficiency
  • intensity
  • health and fitness
  • meaningful work
  • my country
  • music
  • truth
  • resourcefulness
  • respect
  • bravery
  • communication
  • change and variety
  • compassion
  • nature
  • expertise
  • order
  • privacy
  • close relationships
  • religion
  • knowledge
  • growth
  • _______________
  • _______________
  • _______________

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