Monday, March 7, 2016

Top 10 Things I Want You to Know about Values

In my first post, I asked the question, "Whatever happened to values?"  Today I would like to distill some of the ideas from this month.  So I have I have created a Top 10 list (and the posts where you can find them).  And here they are.

1.      Find at least one important thing that you want to stand for.  It will bring you enormous  satisfaction.
  (February 3, 4, 5)

2.      Steer away from materialistic values. They won’t make you happy.
  (February 6, 7)

3.      Connect with the importance of your value.  It will make it easier to act.
  (February 11, 21)

4.      Dream big.  Rising above yourself is in your nature.
  (February 17, 28)

5.      Start today.  It won’t get easier if you put it off.
  (February 22, 27, 26, 28)

6.      Organize your life to make a place for values. Don’t expect it to just come naturally.
  (February 10, 16)

7.      Let your kids know what is meaningful to you by showing them not telling them. 
  (February 8)

8.      See life challenges as a chance to clarify what you value.
 (February 12, 25) 

9.      Be kind to yourself.  This is a long-term project.
 (February 26)

10.   Remember that everyone has values – even if they are different from yours.
 (February 15, 24)


Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., psychologist

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