Aligning Your Goals with Your Values: A Path to Success

Ever wonder why some goals seem to stick while others disappear as quickly as free pizza at a party? If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about what you want to achieve but less time considering why these goals truly matter.

This month, let’s dive into something I usually only discuss with clients: aligning your goals with your core values. When your goals and values are in sync, magical things happen. But when they're not, things can start to unravel.

Here’s a fun exercise from Harvard Business School to help you get started. Grab a pen and paper and let’s dive in!

Step 1: Discover Your Values

Your values are what matter most to you. They’re your North Star. Write a few sentences about why each value is important to you. Think about health, family, happiness, security, freedom, money, and fun.

Step 2: Rank Your Top 2-3 Values

Narrow it down. From your list, pick the 2-3 values that are the most important to you—the ones that resonate deeply and make you feel, “Yes, this is what I stand for!”

Step 3: Define What Your Values Mean to You

Your values guide your decisions. Use your own words to describe what these top values mean to you. For example:

• Health: “For me, health means caring for my body with daily movement and proper nutrition, but it’s also about nurturing my mind and spirit. It’s about finding balance to feel whole and happy.”

• Fun: “Life is too short not to have fun! It’s about stepping out of my comfort zone, trying new things, and embracing adventure. Fun keeps me engaged, connected, and alive.”

  
  

Step 4: Put Them to Work

Now, align your actions with your values. Read them every morning, post them somewhere visible, and make decisions that reflect these values. This is crucial because when life gets hectic, it’s easy to overlook what matters most—unless you’re intentional about it.

Are you ready to try this exercise? Reply back and let me know how it goes! And remember, this exercise is also great to work on together as a family.

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