Personal Values
Each word here describes a value that are important to some people. Please select the appropriate category depending on how important each is to you.
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Tip: Remember your Top 5
At the end of this exercise, you will be asked to name your top 5 Personal Values. It may help to be thinking of those as you work through the following.
SOLITUDE - to have time and space where I can be apart from others.
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HOPE - to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook.
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RATIONALITY - to be guided by reason, logic and evidence.
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HONESTY - to be honest and truthful.
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MINDFULNESS - to live conscious and mindful of the present moment.
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IMAGINATION - to have dreams and see possibilities.
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GRATITUDE - to be thankful and appreciative.
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FREEDOM - to be free from undue restrictions and limitations.
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BELONGING - to have a sense of belonging, being a part of.
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PROVIDE - to provide for and take care of my family.
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FORGIVENESS - to be forgiving of others.
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WORLD PEACE - to work to promote peace in the world.
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REALISM - to see and act realistically and practically.
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COURTESY - to be considerate and polite toward others.
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FAITHFULNESS - to be loyal and true in relationships.
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GENEROSITY - to give what I have to others.
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LOVED - to be loved by those close to me.
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HUMILITY - to be modest and unassuming.
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ATTRACTIVENESS - to be physically attractive.
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COMMITMENT - to make enduring meaningful commitments.
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POPULARITY - to be well-liked by many people.
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ACHIEVEMENT - to have important accomplishments.
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MODERATION - to avoid excesses and find a middle ground.
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FUN - to play and have fun.
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DUTY - to carry out my duties and obligations.
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ACCEPTANCE - to be accepted as I am.
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KNOWLEDGE - to learn and contribute valuable knowledge.
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FLEXIBILITY - to adjust to new circumstances easily.
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BEAUTY - to appreciate beauty around me.
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WEALTH - to have plenty of money.
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CURIOSITY - to seek out, experience, and learn new things.
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ORDER - to have a life that is well-ordered and organized.
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COMPASSION - to feel and act on concern for others.
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AUTONOMY - to be self-determined and independent.
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SELF-ACCEPTANCE - to accept myself as I am.
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NONCONFORMITY - to question and challenge authority and norms.
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OPENNESS - to be open to new experiences, ideas, and options.
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PRACTICALITY - to focus on what is practical, prudent, and sensible.
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GROWTH - to keep changing and growing.
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HUMOR - to see the humorous side of myself and the world.
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HEALTH - to be physically well and healthy.
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INDUSTRY - to work hard and well at my life tasks.
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FAMILY - to have a happy, loving family.
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AUTHORITY - to be in charge of others.
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MENTORSHIP - to encourage and support others.
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CHALLENGE - to take on difficult tasks and problems.
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INDEPENDENCE - to be free from depending on others.
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INTEGRITY - to live my daily life in a way that is consistent with my values.
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ADVENTURE - to have new and exciting experiences.
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CONTRIBUTION - to make a lasting contribution in the world.
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INTELLIGENCE - to keep my mind sharp and active.
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DILIGENCE - to be thorough and conscientious in whatever I do.
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LOVING - to give love to others.
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DEPENDABILITY - to be reliable and trustworthy.
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CREATIVITY - to create new things and ideas.
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SPIRITUALITY - to grow and mature spiritually.
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POWER - to have control over others.
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ACCURACY - to be correct in my opinions and beliefs.
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SAFETY - to be safe and secure.
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SELF-ESTEEM - to feel good about myself.
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MASTERY - to be competent in my everyday activities.
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SELF-KNOWLEDGE - to have a deep and honest understanding of myself.
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CARING - to take care of others.
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LEADERSHIP - to inspire and guide others.
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SIMPLICITY - to live life simply, with minimal needs.
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LEISURE - to take time to relax and enjoy.
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COMPROMISE - to be willing to give and take in reaching agreements.
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COMFORT - to have a pleasant and comfortable life.
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SERVICE - to be helpful and of service to others.
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FAME - to be known and recognized.
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PATRIOTISM - to love, serve, and protect my country.
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STABILITY - to have a life that stays fairly consistent.
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RISK - to take risks and chances.
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NOVELTY - to have a life full of change and variety.
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COMPLEXITY - to embrace the intricacies of life.
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ECOLOGY - to live in harmony with the environment.
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ART - to appreciate and express myself in art.
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INNER PEACE - to experience personal peace.
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RESPONSIBILITY - to make and carry out responsible decisions.
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INTIMACY - to share my innermost experiences with others.
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JUSTICE - to promote fair and equal treatment for all.
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PURPOSE - to have meaning and direction in my life.
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VIRTUE - to live a morally pure and excellent life.
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GENUINENESS - to act in a manner that is true to who I am.
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TOLERANCE - to accept and respect those who differ from me.
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MUSIC - to enjoy or express myself in music.
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PROTECT - to protect and keep safe those I love.
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TRADITION - to follow respected patterns of the past.
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SELF-CONTROL - to be disciplined in my own actions.
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FRIENDSHIP - to have close, supportive friends.
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COOPERATION - to work collaboratively with others.
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PASSION - to have deep feelings about ideas, activities, or people.
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EXCITEMENT - to have a life of thrills and stimulation.
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COURAGE - to be brave and strong in the face of adversity.
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FITNESS - to be physically fit and strong.
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Your Top 5
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