Values

By exploring traits such as resilience, kindness, honesty, and creativity, gain clarity about values and how these guide their decisions and actions. This tool is invaluable for fostering self-awareness, goal-setting, and a strong sense of identity and positive relationships.

How to use the tool

• Introduce the Concept of Values
  • Explain: Share that values are the qualities and principles that guide how we act, think, and relate to others.
  • Prompt: Ask questions such as:
    • “What do you think makes a good person?”
    • “Who is someone you admire, and what values do they embody?”
• Explore the Poster's Traits
  • Activity: Display the Values poster and read through the traits together. Examples include:
    • Resilient and persistent
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Compassionate towards myself and others
    • Fun and playful
  • Prompt: Highlight or circle the words that resonate with them most.
• Identify Core Values
  • Activity: Provide a worksheet to list their top five values and explain why they’re important.
  • Reflection: Use prompts such as:
    • “What value do you feel you already embody well?”
    • “What value would you like to work on more?”
• Set Goals Around Values
  • Activity: Connect values to actionable steps. For example:
    • If they value “resilience,” they might set a goal to try again after a mistake.
    • If they value “friendliness,” they could aim to greet someone new each day.
  • Prompt: Ask:
    • “What’s one action you can take to live out this value?”
    • “How will practicing this value make a difference in your life?”
• Revisit and Reflect
  • Activity: Revisit the values regularly and reflect on their progress. Use journaling or group discussions to explore questions like:
    • “When did you show this value recently?”
    • “What challenges came up, and how did you handle them?”

Benefits of using the tool

• Develop self-awareness: Reflecting on values builds a clearer sense of identity.
• Enhance decision-making: Knowing their values guides toward positive choices.
• Foster resilience: Connecting actions to values builds motivation and perseverance.
• Strengthen relationships: Practicing traits like kindness and honesty fosters empathy and trust.

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