Benefits of identifying your values
- Finding your purpose: Knowing your values helps you figure out what you want out of your life.
- Guiding your behavior: They help you behave in a way that matches who you want to be.
- Helping you make decisions: When you’re facing a decision, you can ask yourself what someone who values the things you do would choose.
- Helping you choose a career: When you know what matters to you, it’s easier to choose the right career path.
- Increasing your confidence: Identifying your values brings a sense of safety and stability into your life because you know what you want and what’s important to you.
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