Getting To Know You

Do you know that many people reach their final years regretting not living a life where they were true to themselves, living instead a life based on what other people expected of them.

We also spend so much time on autopilot where we fall into automatic patterns of thought and behaviour that we disconnect with our true selves. When you run your life in this mode it can often feel like something is missing, you may feel empty or simply unhappy without really knowing why. This is why getting to know your true self is so important and discovering your values is an essential

part of this.

By knowing your values you get to know what matters to you and when you are functioning in alignment with them, your life feels different as you feel more confident in your decisions, you feel happier and more fulfilled.

So how do you figure out what your values are?

First take a deep breath and clear your mind, then think of a time when you felt unbelievably happy, vibrant and confident. Think about what it was that felt so special to you in that moment; was it a loving feeling? Was it because you applied yourself fully to achieve something and you did it? What was it? Write down the words that come to mind that best represent the special feeling you experienced then repeat this exercise to get more words and more feelings. You will hopefully find words such as being kind or loving, being honest, giving 100% to what you do and so on. Make sure you use your own words that best describe your feelings. When you have found what moved you, you will have found what matters most to you and these are your values.

Next Monday’s Morning Motivation will explore how to live according to your values.