Type Of Values | Examples | How to judge your values healthily |
Personal Values | Honesty, compassion, ambition, creativity, humor. | • Values clarification exercises to uncover what truly matters to you. • Notice which values bring you the most fulfillment when in action. • Examine any conflict between different values you hold. |
Social Values | Justice, equality, environmentalism, community-mindedness. | • Assess community involvement: Do your actions align with social values? • Honestly examine any prejudice or blind spots you may have. • Explore historical and current perspectives on social issues you care about. |
Work Values | Collaboration, innovation, work-life balance, achievement. | • Does your work environment align with your values? If not, are changes possible? • Honestly assess if your career choices are driven by these values or other factors (money, external pressure). • Reflect on moments when you felt most fulfilled or frustrated at work. |