Examples of Personal Values - Nicole
Examples of Personal Values - Nicole
Examples of Personal Values - Nicole
When we consider big topics like who we are and what we want to accomplish in life, we
frequently consider personality traits and ambitions. We try to figure out whether we're an
introvert or an extrovert, if we're amiable or not, and how many of our New Year's
We rarely consider our moral standards and how they shape our personalities and lives.
But what if I told you that our personal values existed long before goal-setting, Myers-Briggs
personality testing, and self-awareness were popular methods for figuring out what makes
us tick.
So, let us dig further and get a better understanding of personal values.
What are personal values?
Personal values are an element of the moral code that governs our behaviors and determines
our identity. They are the things that we value, the things that affect our well-being and
happiness.
Thinking in terms of your personality and habits is the simplest approach to express what
personal values are. Your values eventually get integrated into your personality and become
a part of you. Your decision-making, objectives, and connections with loved ones are all
Personal values can be learned from others or developed on your own through personal
development. Children often adopt most of their values from their family members, but as
they grow older, they begin to form their own value systems.
Over time, people's personal values tend to change. What you valued most in high school is
likely to be different than what you value most in retirement. And, because your values
evolve over time as a result of your experiences, each person's personal values are unique to
their journey.
may notice that something crucial to you isn't on this list, and that's just great. Use this list to
Achievement Creativity
Accountability Curiosity
Authenticity Determination
Autonomy Empathy
Boldness Faith
Balance Fame
Challenge Family
Community Forgiveness
Compassion Harmony
Courage Health
Independence
Influence Productivity
Innovation Risk-taking
Justice Security
Kindness Service
Knowledge Stability
Leadership Trust
Love Vitality
Logic Wealth
Optimism Wisdom
Partnership
This is not an exhaustive list. I am sure you can come up with a few more. The goal is to
create your own list based on your own experiences and personality, rather than selecting
items from a list. So, take these as examples of personal values, but do not let them limit you.
When you are done thinking, you might have a half-dozen values or a long list of dozens. If
you're in the second camp, try to condense the list to a manageable number—perhaps five
values that are most important to you. If you're having trouble, try giving each one a score
i. Research the different types of personal values: Review lists of personal values
available online and shortlist the ones that align with your personality. During this
ii. Consider where you are and who you know: Your previous life experiences have
influenced your personal values in some way. Some of your life decisions were most
likely influenced by your values. Consider the instances when you triumphed
against adversity, excelled, and felt the most fulfilled. Look for the values that led
Looking at other people's lives can help you realize what is important to you, just as
looking at your own life can. Who do you aspire to be like? What are the values that
iii. Identify your goals: Consider your professional and personal goals and use this to
guide you in selecting values that will help you achieve your aspirations.
iv. Select the values that you resonate with: It is easy to become overwhelmed by a
Choosing ten to fifteen of the most significant values will help you to be focused.
v. Bucket values that complement each other: You may see patterns after you've
chosen your top personal values. Maybe you value art, creativity and craftsmanship.
your values, you'll be able to determine which ones are most essential to you.
vi. Order them by priority: It is important to rank your values in order of priority. It is
difficult to focus on all values at the same time. Ranking them will help you to focus
of some of the benefits that come from living in accordance with your values.
More reliability
Taking action based on your values allows you to live a more honest life. Workmates will
most likely count on you if you follow through with commitments that align with your
personal values.
Increased self-confidence
Making decisions that are in line with your principles can boost your confidence. You may
be confident that you're on the appropriate track for where you are now and where you
want to go.
You will not be easily affected by other people’s opinions when you know what you value
Decision- making is easier when you have enough data. Being aware of your personal
values when you want to make a decision can be of great use. You can use your values as a
basis for the decisions you want to make and this will in turn make you a fast decision
maker.
Emotions often get in the way of making good decisions, but if you ask yourself, "What
would someone who values X do in this situation?" you might be able to make a more
Values are principles that guide one's actions. They can assist you in behaving in a way that
is consistent with who you wish to be at your core. People frequently respond fast in tough
situations, and they do not always take the time to think about what they are doing before
they do it. You can also use your values to reflect on situations, such as deciding whether or
We all know that every job choice has its advantages and disadvantages. You may be sure
you have chosen the appropriate career path if you know what matters most to you. A
work-at-home job may not be a suitable fit for you if you value connection, interaction, and
friendship, for example. A traveling sales job, on the other hand, can be ideal for you if you
value travel, money, and conversation. Knowing your values can sometimes even help you
decide if a promotion is the right option for you. Who knew declining a promotion might be
beneficial?
your own. In the professional world, we have what we call a ‘Personal Values Statement’.
A personal purpose statement is a summary that describes what you aim to achieve in life. It
gives you guidance on how to achieve your goals... because it reflects who you are, your
ambitions, and your underlying values. A personal value statement can range in length from
needs. "To provide legal services...," for example, might be changed to, "to provide social
statement examples:
1. To encourage and motivate others to live a life of mental and physical well-being, as
2. I am committed to advocating for children and providing them with the resources
3. To improve the world's quality of life by bringing more convenient and functional
technologies to it.
5. I want to teach others the self-love and confidence that allows them to achieve their
6. To play a key role in fostering a company culture that values all employees and
encourages them to see their time with the company as an investment in themselves,
7. To use my culinary skills to provide healthful and flavourful food options for
their loved ones. I would like to create devices that promote a better work-life
balance.
10. To educate children on nutrition, the short and long-term benefits of leading a
intended to give you an idea of how to discover your personal values and in turn draft your
Do not be worried if you fail to find values that align with who you are since the list of
values in this article is not exhaustive. It is also fine if you feel you want to express your
personal values in more than one sentence. You are defining yourself and your journey on
this planet. You have a unique reason for existing, and you can have more than one!