How to live your most authentic life in 5 simple steps.

How to live your most authentic life in 5 simple steps.

Have you noticed, or is it just me, that people are always saying they are value driven? Family values, American values, the word ‘values’ comes up more and more and yet few know what their true values are let alone what to do once they pinpoint them. What if you could clarify your values? You can. It will simplify all your decision making and release you of inner conflict as you made steps forward.

Many struggle not just with defining their values, but also with having too many different values. Though it’s possible to identify with a variety of values, ultimately our brains can only focus on one thing at a time. One value is the driver and the other values fall behind. In order to give our lives clarity and truly understand who we are, it’s important to know which one or two values trump all. When it comes down to it, is it independance, or loyalty that drives your life, accountability or courage and so on. You have to know what you value to know exactly who you are.

Once you’ve discovered your top values it’s up to you to make sure you are paying more than just lip service to them and that you start to live them. This is the true meaning of authenticity. A choice to live in authenticy is a choice to live by your values and show up by honoring them in every single decision you make.

In fact, this way of living makes otherwise complicated decision making extremely easy. It’s not always easy to make the choice that aligns with our values. fact, it is often the hard choice. It is, however easy to see what the right choice which aligns with your highest values is. Then you face yourself and decide with each decision that passes to be a person who lives their values and practices them in action.

Here’s your assignment guaranteed to help you live in total harmony with who you believe yourself to be

To help you I’ve compiled a list of values below. Circle your top 10 and then narrow down to your top 2. Comment on this blog and let me know what your top TWO values are.

  1. Do a value assessment.
  2. Decide two greatest values.
  3. Weigh EVERY decision you make on these.
  4. Face yourself when you are acting in contradiction with your values.
  5. Pivot when necessary.

Independence
Status
Challenge
Being involved in community
Feeling Competent and Capable
Simplicity
Peace and Tranquility
Busy lifestyle
Creative Expression
Friendships
Physical Activity
Learning new things
Time Freedom
Accomplishment
Recognition
Having a spiritual way of life
Adventure
Balanced lifestyle
Excitement, Stimulation
Rest and relaxation
High Moral Standards

Intimacy & closeness
Social contact
Having fun, leisure activities
Contributing to society
Stability and security
Time with family
Time alone
Pursuit of a hobby
Healthy lifestyle
Mental stimulation
Psychological awareness
Growth as a person
Financial Freedom
Successful management of money
Taking on new projects
Time in nature
Accountability
Adaptability
Faith
Diversity

Creativity
Vulnerability
Courage
Cooperation
Order
Fairness
Authenticity
Security
Being the best
Power
Self-Discipline
Including everyone
Grace
Giving back
Kindness
Uniqueness
Openness
Usefulness
Strong Vision
Efficiency
Perseverance

Or write your own __________________