“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 NLT
If I were to ask you what are the 10 things you value the most, would you be able to answer me? What about the top 5 things you value the most? Have you ever taken the time to truly assess those things you value? You would be surprised at how many people have never given a thought to these things.
Something I do early on when I’m meeting with a life coaching client is have them fill out a Life Harmony Values worksheet. This worksheet lists 52 different things such as family, faith, perseverance, trust, and beauty to name a few. It asks you to pick your top 15, then your top 10 out of that, and finally your top 5. You may not know it but those top 5 things play a key part in understanding your purpose in life. Knowing these helps you to understand what drives you and why you make the decisions you do in life.
So many of us go through life making decisions and taking certain paths without truly understanding why. Taking an assessment like the LIfe Harmony Values allows you to see on paper those things you truly value and it could be eye opening. It allows you to reflect back on decisions you’ve made and can give you a better understanding of why made them. This helps you to make better decisions in the future.
Another benefit of knowing those things you value the most is it could highlight some areas you need to focus on. For example, if you say faith is something you value but you aren’t doing things necessary to grow in that area, you are not growing. If your family is something you highly value but you’re working continuously and not spending much time with them, that could be an area you need to work on.
These core values are important to you because they are a part of who you are. They are the things that drive you as you go through life. You have to ensure the proper balance is maintained in your life so the things you value remain at the forefront. Take the time to assess your values and make adjustments where necessary so you stay on the path God has for you!
Truth In Love! ~ Chuck
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