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AR Core Values Clarification Exercise

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Core Values Clarification Exercise
Core values, deeply rooted within us since birth, act as guiding stars, shaping our lives' trajectory. While
we may innately understand what's harmonious for our lives, it's essential to consciously recognize and
nurture these values to flourish. Living authentically and reflecting upon our past helps us connect
deeper with these principles. How we allocate our time and money reveals these priorities, with the
ultimate aim being 'Eudaimonia', where internal values seamlessly manifest in the external world.
Without clarity in our core values, we risk living by someone else's beliefs, leading to a life that may feel
unfulfilling.
The Core Values Sort Method Exercise:
1. Highlight: Using a green highlighter, review the list of 100 core values words. Highlight 25 words
that resonate most with you.
2. Categorize: On a fresh sheet of paper, write the highlighted words under three separate
columns: "Very Important", "Important", and "Least Important". Trust your instincts.
3. Narrow Down: From the "Very Important" column, distill your selection further to identify your
top 3-5 core values. These are the values that most deeply resonate with your essence and will
guide your life's decisions.
Common Questions:
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Q. Do I pick what values I’m actually living out today? Or do I pick the values I want to be living
out?
o A. Core values are your north star – pick the values that you believe if you lived them out
fully today and going forth, would lead you to ideal destination. This isn’t about guilt or
shame, its about starting where you are today, and using core values to get you where
you want to be tomorrow, next month, next year, next 5 years years, next decade.
Q. How do I get it down to a list of 3-5 words when there are so many more values I want to be
part of my life?
o A. There can be a difference between the core values and the execution of a core value.
A common example is people chose LOVE as a core value, and then they might also
choose charity as a core value. Ask your self can you have one without the other in your
life? Can you be truly charitable without being loving? It could be the case that LOVE is
the core value, but charity is the execution of that core value. Core values tend to NOT
change over time, as they are innate. What DOES change over time is how the core
values are executed in real life.
Remember, this exercise is a tool to help you connect with your authentic self. Revisit regularly to ensure
alignment as life's experiences may prompt evolution in your core values.
Instructions – Use a green highlighter and highlight 25 core values that stand out to you. Then separate
those core values into the three columns on the following page.
Core Values
Authenticity
Commitment
Dedication
Flexibility
Honesty
Joy
Loyalty
Patience
Trustworthiness
Wisdom
Bravery
Discipline
Growth
Justice
Optimism
Reliability
Understanding
Appreciation
Dependability
Honesty
Love
Passion
Teamwork
Wit
Consistency
Friendship
Loyalty
Positivity
Tenacity
Zeal
Curiosity
Authenticity
Commitment
Dedication
Flexibility
Honesty
Joy
Loyalty
Patience
Trustworthiness
Wisdom
Bravery
Discipline
Growth
Justice
Core Values
Balance
Compassion
Determination
Generosity
Humility
Kindness
Mindfulness
Respect
Unity
Adaptability
Challenge
Empathy
Hope
Listening
Perseverance
Simplicity
Accountability
Benevolence
Education
Imagination
Mindset
Reflection
Truth
Altruism
Dignity
Harmony
Mercy
Resilience
Unity
Acceptance
Devotion
Balance
Compassion
Determination
Generosity
Humility
Kindness
Mindfulness
Respect
Unity
Adaptability
Challenge
Empathy
Hope
Listening
Core Values
Boldness
Confidence
Excellence
Gratitude
Innovation
Leadership
Openness
Service
Vision
Ambition
Collaboration
Fairness
Integrity
Motivation
Quality
Transparency
Adventure
Community
Freedom
Knowledge
Nobility
Spirituality
Vibrancy
Awareness
Efficiency
Inclusivity
Nurturing
Strength
Vitality
Boldness
Empowerment
Boldness
Confidence
Excellence
Gratitude
Innovation
Leadership
Openness
Service
Vision
Ambition
Collaboration
Fairness
Integrity
Motivation
Instructions: Take the 25 core values from the previous page and sort them into the table below. The
goal is to identify your 3-5 core values. This can be a difficult task, if you get frustrated that’s ok, it’s a
sign that you are doing the real work.
Very Important
Important
Least Important
Clarification Questions
1. What is alarming or comforting about these core values to me in my present state?
2. What would my wife/significant other think about my core values?
3. What would my mother/father/person who raised me think about my core values?
4. How well have my resources been used in the past 90 days to support these core values?
5. When was the last difficult decision made where I was mindful of these core values?
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