Values can be defined as, "important and enduring beliefs or ideals shared by members of a culture about what is good or desirable and what is not. Values exert major influence on the behavior of an individual & serve as broad guidelines in all situations."
Values are the foundation that support where and how we navigate through life. When a person has high values, they will strive to be the best possible person and to accomplish much in life. Values are measured by society but individuals will establish their own values based on many factors in their lives. When values are established that honor time, energy, and money a person will strive to make the most of all of time, energy, and money. This person would not squander these resources.
What do you value in your life? Are you even aware of the power of values and how they influence your life and your success? When a person says they value family but spends twelve hours per day working and not spending quality time with family, there is a disconnect with the identified value. This happens a lot in our society. Most people do have a good value system, yet find themselves pulled in so many directions that they forget how important their foundational values factor into their success in life and business.
Take time to really think about your value system. What really matters to you? Then ask yourself, "are my values being honored and are they in balance?" If the answer is no, then it might be time to identify what is out of balance and begin to bring your values back into your life. If you are not spending enough time with family and this is an important value, what can you do to spend more time with family? Possibly watching less television and playing more games or going for walks or doing activities that involve the entire family. If having a healthy relationship with your spouse is important and part of your value system, what can you do to improve this area of your life? Possibly setting up a date night, leaving a heart-felt card, giving your spouse a massage, etc.
The real key to living a value-filled life is to recognize what your values are and what might be out of balance and then bring these values back into your life. Surround yourself with people with similar value systems. If there is someone in your life that does not honor time, money, and energy this person may not be a positive influence in your life. This person may be influential in pulling you off track with your values. It is easy to get pulled off track if you have forgotten what really matters to you.
It is also easy to forget what you stand for if you are not living your values. The good news is, your foundation is established so it will be simple to call forth your true value system and to bring it back into your life, your family, and your success.
Sonja Fullwood, author, life, health, and prosperity coach. Sonja brings a life-time of experience, knowledge, and accomplishments to her coaching business. Sonja is direct in her approach to coaching and holds people accountable for their actions and supports the greatness and potential in everyone. Visit my site at http://sonjafullwood.com.
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