Topic Progress: ← Back to Lesson What matters most to you? Values: those things that matter most to us, the qualities of life that we deem important. Do you focus your attention on companionship, stability and security, being good at something, or having fun? WHAT IF I told you that your VALUES matter so much to you that they can affect you PHYSICALLY? What matters most to you? Values: those things that matter most to us, the qualities of life that we deem important. Do you focus your attention on companionship, stability and security, being good at something, or having fun? WHAT IF I told you that your VALUES matter so much to you that they can affect you PHYSICALLY? We all know the feeling of running on empty. The smallest issue can seem massive and hard to overcome. When your energy is low, you feel tired, unmotivated, stuck. When your energy is high, you feel alert, invigorated, and present. What is it that determines whether we are feeling drained or full of energy? Being sleepy or hungry can drain you. There is another factor at play that many of us don’t realize. Each of the four personality styles has driving needs and values that energize behavior. When circumstances are in alignment with our values, we are happy and energetic. You could say that we are in our “comfort zone.” When circumstances go against our values, we can get frustrated and have low energy. You could say that we are outside of our “comfort zone.” Life experiences generally require us to adapt and operate outside our comfort zones in order to overcome obstacles. TRY THIS! Values Inventory Pick your top five values from the list below and write them in the 1st box on Worksheet 4. Download Worksheet 4 TRY THIS! Values Inventory Pick your top five values from the list below and write them on your worksheet. Download Worksheet 4 Mover Values freedom choice variety movement fast pace fun sense of humor competition spontaneity making an impact Connector Values friendship self-expression trust support open communication harmony positive attitude purpose validation of feelings contribution Thinker Values competency learning self-reliance contemplation curiosity privacy objectivity bird’s-eye view innovation knowledge Planner Values responsibility dignity accomplishment security justice accountability organization consistency predictabilitythings in their place Mover Values freedom choice variety movement fast pace fun sense of humor competition spontaneity making an impact Connector Values friendship self-expression trust support open communication harmony positive attitude purpose validation of feelings contribution Thinker Values competency learning self-reliance contemplation curiosity privacy objectivity bird’s-eye view innovation knowledge Planner Values responsibility dignity accomplishment security justice accountability organization consistency predictabilitythings in their place Hint: Think of a great day, what made it great? It may help to contrast against a terrible day, what made it terrible? What could make a day great instead of terrible? Next Topic Course Navigation Lesson 1: Getting to Know You! Why Study Personality? Getting to Know Your Preferences Nature vs. Nurture Discover Your Internal Compass Personality Styles Mental Mechanisms How Was Your Day? Lesson 2: What Makes You Tick? What Matters Most to You? What Drives You? Commonly Encountered Misunderstandings Get Curious Instead of Furious Return to Personality Academy Student Course Next Topic →