[5-Bullet Friday] The 10 Values That Shape Our Lives (+ Science-Based Tool)

Dear {NAME}, This week, we're taking a look at the importance of values. Happy reading! 1. Food For Thought Schwartz's value wheel is a comprehensive tool that helps us identify our core values and how they relate to one another. Developed by psychologist Shalom Schwartz (Schwartz,1994), the value wheel consists of 10 universal values, each representing a different aspect of the human experience. These values include power, achievement, hedonism, stimulation, self-direction, universalism, benevolence, tradition, conformity, and security. By ranking these values in order of importance to us, we can gain a better understanding of what truly motivates us and how we make decisions in our lives. This knowledge can help us live more intentionally and make choices that align with our values and goals. To learn more, head to the post on our Instagram. [[Link](. 2. Inspiring Quote “Living a life that aligns with one's values and passions leads to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. It creates a sense of meaning and belonging that cannot be achieved by any other means.” — Barbara Fredrickson. 3. Free Science-Based Tool My Last Day on Earth. Imagine tomorrow will be your last day on Earth. With whom, and how will you spend it? This tool inspires us to live a more value-congruent life by contemplating the impermanence of time and imagining our own mortality. [[Link]( 4. Book Recommendation The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT – Russ Harris. This book presents an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach and emphasizes the importance of identifying and living in alignment with personal values as a key aspect of well-being and happiness. [[Link]]( 5. A Question For Your Clients “What is most important to you in your life?” This question encourages your client to reflect on what truly matters to them and what they value most. You can then use the client's response as a starting point for further exploration and clarification of their values. Speak soon, Seph Seph Fontane Pennock Co-founder, PositivePsychology.com P.S., Our [17 Meaning & Valued Living Exercises Pack]( is on sale this week. It contains 17 science-based tools from The Positive Psychology Toolkit© that you can use to help others gain clarity on their values and pursue a more value-congruent life. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands Don't want future emails? [Unsubscribe](