Activity 6

Phatima Monserrat Cervantes Huerta Gpo.001

My individual values include empathy, honesty, kindness and generosity.

Values help us create the future we want because knowing what you want out
of life is the first step to getting it.

But values do so much more. They help grow and develop as people. They
motivate us, give us a reason to get up in the morning, and give our lives
meaning. Values help us live with direction and purpose like a guiding
compass. Whatever is going on in our lives, our values can show us a path
forward, and help us make better choices.

Values are also intimately linked to our sense of self, and they’re essential for
our mental health. They create feelings of happiness, satisfaction and fulfilment,
and help us develop healthy patterns of behaviour. They also connect us to
other people whether individuals, groups or communities and help us develop
meaningful relationships with them.

Living in line with our values has a direct impact on how we feel about
ourselves. When we’re aligned with our values, we tend to be happier, more
confident and more fulfilled. Research shows that just thinking about our values
keeps our stress levels low, and helps us feel more content.