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What Influences and Shapes Value Systems ?
Shaping Factor | Influence of Self Worth | How to Handle Healthily |
Family & Upbringing | Values instilled by parents and caregivers become a blueprint. These might be positive, negative, or a mix. | • Critically examine values you were raised with, choose to keep those that align with your authenticity, and discard harmful ones. • Therapy to process how childhood values might be impacting current choices. |
Life Experiences | Successes, failures, and life lessons shape what we find important. Major events may challenge existing values and lead to shifts. | • Reflective journaling: Examine how experiences have shaped your beliefs about what matters. • Openness to evolving values: Growth means values might change as you learn and mature. |
Role Models | Observing people we admire (mentors, community figures) and the values they embody influences our own. | • Intentionally choose positive role models who live in alignment with their values. • Reflect on their choices: Would I act similarly? What can I learn from them? |
Culture & Community | Social norms, community expectations, and cultural messages shape our view of what's important. | • Explore various cultural perspectives to avoid narrow thinking about 'right' and 'wrong'. • Consciously choose communities that align with your values. |
Personal Reflection | Critical thinking about our experiences and what truly motivates us helps us define own values. | • Values exercises: Explore lists and prompts to identify what truly matters to you. • Journaling focused on choices that made you feel most fulfilled or conflicted. |
