I interviewed Michelle Rigg of Ideal Outcomes and we discussed core values and how these values underline every decision we make. Well it wasn't the first time that I had heard of core values, I had first been introduced to them through my academics and mainly in the context of numerous personality tests. I hadn't taken stock of my core values in a while. During the interview Michelle mentioned that she re-assesses her core values every six months which means that core values aren't set in stone they can change in order of importance depending on life. I began to re-assess my own core values again and find the things I consider most important must be in harmony with my life path. Re-assessing your core values can be time consuming but well worth the effort and investment of time.
Here is a partial list of core values to get you started. The list is in no particular order: respect, joy, family, wealth, career, trust, integrity, status, praise, abundance, purpose, creativity, individuality, control, freedom, safety, security, loyalty, communication, personal space, honor, dignity, adventure, prestige, culture, time, health, autonomy.
Now that we are shedding the old year and moving into the skin of a new year, understanding our core values can assist us in achieving our goals i.e. New Year's Resolutions in 2010. The new year is always full of hope and promise. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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