We face tough situations everyday. We encounter several circumstances each day which test our patience, character and peace of mind. Ultimately, our values guide us and shape our priorities and reactions.
When our actions and words are aligned with our values, life is generally good and we feel content, confident and satisfied. But when our behaviors don’t match-up with our values, we soon begin to sense an uneasiness that begins to swell and grow inside of us.
This uncomfortable feeling tells us that not all is good right now. We feel out of touch and out-of-sorts. These feelings can be a source of anxiety and unhappiness.
Making a deliberate and conscious attempt to identity which values are the most important is needed to keep your anxiety low and your happiness and sense of personal worth and self awareness high.
Our lives can become less stressful and more productive, when we acknowledge our personal values and attempt to honor these values regardless of the circumstances we encounter.
The following are some of the values which we can inculcate and practice.
1. Appreciation Take a brief moment to say thanks or acknowledge the exceptional job done by your sub-ordinate in completing an assignment. This will not only encourage him but also fill your soul with more appreciation too.
2. Belief in Others. It can be your attitude; your resolve, that can lift someone up when they are down. Their doubt can be erased by your confidence. Belief is contagious – the more you believe in others; the more you will continue to believe in yourself.
3. Cooperation. Even the most complex tasks and assignments can be made simpler when we focus on the solutions, together as a team.
4. Devotion. Some days are better than others. It’s the same way in our interpersonal relationships. Things can get unstable at times, but staying devoted to a cause or to a person through the uncertain times is our rock to grasp when our faith and our foundation is shaky.
5. Effort. No matter the outcome, there is always value in the effort when the effort is authentic and well intended.
6. Forgiveness. To be clear, the purpose of forgiveness is not to absolve someone of the wrongs committed against you; but to free yourself from the pain and the anger that is keeping you stuck. When you forgive, you are better able to let go of the past and keep moving forward with your life.
7. Gratitude. A grateful heart helps to see so much abundance in life.
8. Honesty. A honest life, keeps our hearts and souls pure and our minds free of doubt. When we are honest, we know we are doing the right things.
9. Listening. As a parent, one of the best gifts you can give your children is to listen; to really listen to what they are saying and to be fully present in the moment with them.
10. Patience. Patience is a value which can also improve productivity because it creates a better state of mind for better decision making.
11. Respect. We are all different, yet we are all the same in the sense we all want to be respected. When we respect others we are not only validating the other person’s dignity, we are also enhancing our own.
12. Sacrifice. Sometimes it’s appropriate to put someone else’s needs before your own. This is the meaning of sacrifice. Along with sacrifice comes some discomfort; perhaps even some pain. This is what makes sacrifice a value.
13. Tolerance. There are people who make us angry and we just can’t seem to see eye-to-eye on an issue. Rather than showing contempt, tolerance is a better alternative. It shows respects, patience and courtesy all important values in their own right.
14. Unity. There is indeed strength in numbers. Working together to solve a common problem ensures a greater chance of success.
15. Vision. Vision is created by our dreams. Vision provides the avenue to take our lives to wherever we want them to go. Our vision reminds us that we are always capable of learning and growing.
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