···11# Crafting Your Values - Specifications
2233## Overview
44+45The "Crafting Your Values" exercise is designed to help you identify and refine what truly matters in your life. It guides you through a process of sorting, narrowing down, and articulating your core values. The exercise consists of four main parts and includes a comprehensive list of value cards.
5667## Part 1: So What's Actually Important to You (and What Isn't)
88+79- **Objective:**
810 Begin by categorizing all provided values based on their personal significance.
9111012- **Setup:**
1313+1114 - Use a set of value cards (printed or digital).
1215 - Prepare three columns titled:
1316 - **"Very important to me"**
···2023 - Review and adjust the placements until the columns accurately represent your priorities.
21242225## Part 2: Narrowing Down
2626+2327- **Objective:**
2428 Refine the selection by focusing on values that you initially rated as "Very important to me."
25292630- **Instructions:**
3131+2732 - Set aside the values in the "Not important to me" and "Important to me" columns.
2833 - Re-create three columns using only the values from the previous **"Very important to me"** category:
2934 - **"Very important to me"**
···3742 - Otherwise, proceed to Part 3 for further refinement.
38433944## Part 3: The Most Important Stuff
4545+4046- **Objective:**
4147 Identify your top core values from the refined list.
42484349- **Instructions:**
5050+4451 - From the values sorted in Part 2, create two new columns:
4545- - **"Very important to me"** (suggested label: **"F*CK YEAH"** – your must-haves)
5252+ - **"Very important to me"** (suggested label: **"F\*CK YEAH"** – your must-haves)
4653 - **"Also something I want in my life"** (suggested label: **"THIS IS AWESOME TOO"**)
4747- - **Rule:** The **"F*CK YEAH"** column can contain a maximum of **5 values**.
4848- - Finalize the selection by ensuring that only 5 values occupy the **"F*CK YEAH"** column.
5454+ - **Rule:** The **"F\*CK YEAH"** column can contain a maximum of **5 values**.
5555+ - Finalize the selection by ensuring that only 5 values occupy the **"F\*CK YEAH"** column.
49565057- **Additional Task:**
5158 - For each of your 5 core values, write a personalized statement in the following format:
5252- - *I want [description of your core value]*
5959+ - _I want [description of your core value]_
5360 _(Example: "I want to accept myself as I am (self-acceptance)")_
54615562## Part 4: Your Core Values (Reference/Visualization)
6363+5664- **Objective:**
5765 Provide a visual summary of your final values.
5866···6674 - This part may be provided as a printed template or a visual guide and serves as a confirmation of your finalized core values.
67756876## Values List
7777+6978The exercise includes a comprehensive list of values. Some of the values are:
70797171-- **ACCEPTANCE, ACCURACY, ACHIEVEMENT, ADVENTURE, ATTRACTIVENESS, AUTHORITY, AUTONOMY, BEAUTY, CARING, CHALLENGE, CHANGE, COMFORT, COMMITMENT, COMPASSION, CONTRIBUTION, COOPERATION, COURTESY, CREATIVITY, DEPENDABILITY, DUTY, ECOLOGY, EXCITEMENT, FAITHFULNESS, FAME, FAMILY, FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, FRIENDSHIP, FUN, GENEROSITY, GENUINENESS, GOD’S WILL, GROWTH, HEALTH, HELPFULNESS, HONESTY, HOPE, HUMILITY, HUMOR, INDEPENDENCE, INDUSTRY, INNER PEACE, INTIMACY, JUSTICE, KNOWLEDGE, LEISURE, LOVED, LOVING, MASTERY, MINDFULNESS, MODERATION, MONOGAMY, NONCONFORMITY, NURTURANCE, OPENNESS, ORDER, PASSION, PLEASURE, POPULARITY, POWER, PURPOSE, RATIONALITY, REALISM, RESPONSIBILITY, RISK, ROMANCE, SAFETY, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, SELF-CONTROL, SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-KNOWLEDGE, SERVICE, SEXUALITY, SIMPLICITY, SOLITUDE, SPIRITUALITY, STABILITY, TOLERANCE, TRADITION, VIRTUE, WEALTH, WORLD PEACE.
8080+- \*\*ACCEPTANCE, ACCURACY, ACHIEVEMENT, ADVENTURE, ATTRACTIVENESS, AUTHORITY, AUTONOMY, BEAUTY, CARING, CHALLENGE, CHANGE, COMFORT, COMMITMENT, COMPASSION, CONTRIBUTION, COOPERATION, COURTESY, CREATIVITY, DEPENDABILITY, DUTY, ECOLOGY, EXCITEMENT, FAITHFULNESS, FAME, FAMILY, FITNESS, FLEXIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, FRIENDSHIP, FUN, GENEROSITY, GENUINENESS, GOD’S WILL, GROWTH, HEALTH, HELPFULNESS, HONESTY, HOPE, HUMILITY, HUMOR, INDEPENDENCE, INDUSTRY, INNER PEACE, INTIMACY, JUSTICE, KNOWLEDGE, LEISURE, LOVED, LOVING, MASTERY, MINDFULNESS, MODERATION, MONOGAMY, NONCONFORMITY, NURTURANCE, OPENNESS, ORDER, PASSION, PLEASURE, POPULARITY, POWER, PURPOSE, RATIONALITY, REALISM, RESPONSIBILITY, RISK, ROMANCE, SAFETY, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, SELF-CONTROL, SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-KNOWLEDGE, SERVICE, SEXUALITY, SIMPLICITY, SOLITUDE, SPIRITUALITY, STABILITY, TOLERANCE, TRADITION, VIRTUE, WEALTH, WORLD PEACE.
72817373-*(This list is not exhaustive; ensure all values from the original instrument are included.)*
8282+_(This list is not exhaustive; ensure all values from the original instrument are included.)_
74837584## Additional Considerations
8585+7686- **Flexibility:**
7787 There is no "one right way" to complete the exercise. Adapt the process to what feels most authentic to you.
7888···8393 Use the exercise as an opportunity for deep self-reflection to better understand what truly matters in your life.
84948595## Final Outcome
9696+8697By the end of the exercise, you will have:
9898+8799- A clear categorization of your values.
88100- A refined list of your top 5 core values.
89101- Personalized statements that articulate your core values.
90102- A visual summary or template that confirms your final selections.
9110392104## Public Domain
105105+93106This instrument is in the public domain and may be copied, adapted, and used without permission.
···11export const VALUES = [
22 {
33- "name": "ACCEPTANCE",
44- "description": "to be accepted as I am"
33+ name: 'ACCEPTANCE',
44+ description: 'to be accepted as I am',
55 },
66 {
77- "name": "ACCURACY",
88- "description": "to be accurate in my opinions and beliefs"
77+ name: 'ACCURACY',
88+ description: 'to be accurate in my opinions and beliefs',
99 },
1010 {
1111- "name": "ACHIEVEMENT",
1212- "description": "to have important accomplishments"
1111+ name: 'ACHIEVEMENT',
1212+ description: 'to have important accomplishments',
1313 },
1414 {
1515- "name": "ADVENTURE",
1616- "description": "to have new and exciting experiences"
1515+ name: 'ADVENTURE',
1616+ description: 'to have new and exciting experiences',
1717 },
1818 {
1919- "name": "ATTRACTIVENESS",
2020- "description": "to be physically attractive"
1919+ name: 'ATTRACTIVENESS',
2020+ description: 'to be physically attractive',
2121 },
2222 {
2323- "name": "AUTHORITY",
2424- "description": "to be in charge of and responsible for others"
2323+ name: 'AUTHORITY',
2424+ description: 'to be in charge of and responsible for others',
2525 },
2626 {
2727- "name": "AUTONOMY",
2828- "description": "to be self-determined and independent"
2727+ name: 'AUTONOMY',
2828+ description: 'to be self-determined and independent',
2929 },
3030 {
3131- "name": "BEAUTY",
3232- "description": "to appreciate beauty around me"
3131+ name: 'BEAUTY',
3232+ description: 'to appreciate beauty around me',
3333 },
3434 {
3535- "name": "CARING",
3636- "description": "to take care of others"
3535+ name: 'CARING',
3636+ description: 'to take care of others',
3737 },
3838 {
3939- "name": "CHALLENGE",
4040- "description": "to take on difficult tasks and problems"
3939+ name: 'CHALLENGE',
4040+ description: 'to take on difficult tasks and problems',
4141 },
4242 {
4343- "name": "CHANGE",
4444- "description": "to have a life full of change and variety"
4343+ name: 'CHANGE',
4444+ description: 'to have a life full of change and variety',
4545 },
4646 {
4747- "name": "COMFORT",
4848- "description": "to have a pleasant and comfortable life"
4747+ name: 'COMFORT',
4848+ description: 'to have a pleasant and comfortable life',
4949 },
5050 {
5151- "name": "COMMITMENT",
5252- "description": "to make enduring, meaningful commitments"
5151+ name: 'COMMITMENT',
5252+ description: 'to make enduring, meaningful commitments',
5353 },
5454 {
5555- "name": "COMPASSION",
5656- "description": "to feel and act on concern for others"
5555+ name: 'COMPASSION',
5656+ description: 'to feel and act on concern for others',
5757 },
5858 {
5959- "name": "CONTRIBUTION",
6060- "description": "to make a lasting contribution in the world"
5959+ name: 'CONTRIBUTION',
6060+ description: 'to make a lasting contribution in the world',
6161 },
6262 {
6363- "name": "COOPERATION",
6464- "description": "to work collaboratively with others"
6363+ name: 'COOPERATION',
6464+ description: 'to work collaboratively with others',
6565 },
6666 {
6767- "name": "COURTESY",
6868- "description": "to be considerate and polite toward others"
6767+ name: 'COURTESY',
6868+ description: 'to be considerate and polite toward others',
6969 },
7070 {
7171- "name": "CREATIVITY",
7272- "description": "to have new and original ideas"
7171+ name: 'CREATIVITY',
7272+ description: 'to have new and original ideas',
7373 },
7474 {
7575- "name": "DEPENDABILITY",
7676- "description": "to be reliable and trustworthy"
7575+ name: 'DEPENDABILITY',
7676+ description: 'to be reliable and trustworthy',
7777 },
7878 {
7979- "name": "DUTY",
8080- "description": "to carry out my duties and obligations"
7979+ name: 'DUTY',
8080+ description: 'to carry out my duties and obligations',
8181 },
8282 {
8383- "name": "ECOLOGY",
8484- "description": "to live in harmony with the environment"
8383+ name: 'ECOLOGY',
8484+ description: 'to live in harmony with the environment',
8585 },
8686 {
8787- "name": "EXCITEMENT",
8888- "description": "to have a life full of thrills and stimulation"
8787+ name: 'EXCITEMENT',
8888+ description: 'to have a life full of thrills and stimulation',
8989 },
9090 {
9191- "name": "FAITHFULNESS",
9292- "description": "to be loyal and true in relationships"
9191+ name: 'FAITHFULNESS',
9292+ description: 'to be loyal and true in relationships',
9393 },
9494 {
9595- "name": "FAME",
9696- "description": "to be known and recognized"
9595+ name: 'FAME',
9696+ description: 'to be known and recognized',
9797 },
9898 {
9999- "name": "FAMILY",
100100- "description": "to have a happy, loving family"
9999+ name: 'FAMILY',
100100+ description: 'to have a happy, loving family',
101101 },
102102 {
103103- "name": "FITNESS",
104104- "description": "to be physically fit and strong"
103103+ name: 'FITNESS',
104104+ description: 'to be physically fit and strong',
105105 },
106106 {
107107- "name": "FLEXIBILITY",
108108- "description": "to adjust to new circumstances easily"
107107+ name: 'FLEXIBILITY',
108108+ description: 'to adjust to new circumstances easily',
109109 },
110110 {
111111- "name": "FORGIVENESS",
112112- "description": "to be forgiving of others"
111111+ name: 'FORGIVENESS',
112112+ description: 'to be forgiving of others',
113113 },
114114 {
115115- "name": "FRIENDSHIP",
116116- "description": "to have close, supportive friends"
115115+ name: 'FRIENDSHIP',
116116+ description: 'to have close, supportive friends',
117117 },
118118 {
119119- "name": "FUN",
120120- "description": "to play and have fun"
119119+ name: 'FUN',
120120+ description: 'to play and have fun',
121121 },
122122 {
123123- "name": "GENEROSITY",
124124- "description": "to give what I have to others"
123123+ name: 'GENEROSITY',
124124+ description: 'to give what I have to others',
125125 },
126126 {
127127- "name": "GENUINENESS",
128128- "description": "to act in a manner that is true to who I am"
127127+ name: 'GENUINENESS',
128128+ description: 'to act in a manner that is true to who I am',
129129 },
130130 {
131131- "name": "GOD'S WILL",
132132- "description": "to seek and obey the will of God"
131131+ name: "GOD'S WILL",
132132+ description: 'to seek and obey the will of God',
133133 },
134134 {
135135- "name": "GROWTH",
136136- "description": "to keep changing and growing"
135135+ name: 'GROWTH',
136136+ description: 'to keep changing and growing',
137137 },
138138 {
139139- "name": "HEALTH",
140140- "description": "to be physically well and healthy"
139139+ name: 'HEALTH',
140140+ description: 'to be physically well and healthy',
141141 },
142142 {
143143- "name": "HELPFULNESS",
144144- "description": "to be helpful to others"
143143+ name: 'HELPFULNESS',
144144+ description: 'to be helpful to others',
145145 },
146146 {
147147- "name": "HONESTY",
148148- "description": "to be honest and truthful"
147147+ name: 'HONESTY',
148148+ description: 'to be honest and truthful',
149149 },
150150 {
151151- "name": "HOPE",
152152- "description": "to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook"
151151+ name: 'HOPE',
152152+ description: 'to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook',
153153 },
154154 {
155155- "name": "HUMILITY",
156156- "description": "to be modest and unassuming"
155155+ name: 'HUMILITY',
156156+ description: 'to be modest and unassuming',
157157 },
158158 {
159159- "name": "HUMOR",
160160- "description": "to see the humorous side of myself and the world"
159159+ name: 'HUMOR',
160160+ description: 'to see the humorous side of myself and the world',
161161 },
162162 {
163163- "name": "INDEPENDENCE",
164164- "description": "to be free from dependence on others"
163163+ name: 'INDEPENDENCE',
164164+ description: 'to be free from dependence on others',
165165 },
166166 {
167167- "name": "INDUSTRY",
168168- "description": "to work hard and well at my life tasks"
167167+ name: 'INDUSTRY',
168168+ description: 'to work hard and well at my life tasks',
169169 },
170170 {
171171- "name": "INNER PEACE",
172172- "description": "to experience personal peace"
171171+ name: 'INNER PEACE',
172172+ description: 'to experience personal peace',
173173 },
174174 {
175175- "name": "INTIMACY",
176176- "description": "to share my innermost experiences with others"
175175+ name: 'INTIMACY',
176176+ description: 'to share my innermost experiences with others',
177177 },
178178 {
179179- "name": "JUSTICE",
180180- "description": "to promote fair and equal treatment for all"
179179+ name: 'JUSTICE',
180180+ description: 'to promote fair and equal treatment for all',
181181 },
182182 {
183183- "name": "KNOWLEDGE",
184184- "description": "to learn and contribute valuable knowledge"
183183+ name: 'KNOWLEDGE',
184184+ description: 'to learn and contribute valuable knowledge',
185185 },
186186 {
187187- "name": "LEISURE",
188188- "description": "to take time to relax and enjoy"
187187+ name: 'LEISURE',
188188+ description: 'to take time to relax and enjoy',
189189 },
190190 {
191191- "name": "LOVED",
192192- "description": "to be loved by those close to me"
191191+ name: 'LOVED',
192192+ description: 'to be loved by those close to me',
193193 },
194194 {
195195- "name": "LOVING",
196196- "description": "to give love to others"
195195+ name: 'LOVING',
196196+ description: 'to give love to others',
197197 },
198198 {
199199- "name": "MASTERY",
200200- "description": "to be competent in my everyday activities"
199199+ name: 'MASTERY',
200200+ description: 'to be competent in my everyday activities',
201201 },
202202 {
203203- "name": "MINDFULNESS",
204204- "description": "to live consciously and mindfully of the present moment"
203203+ name: 'MINDFULNESS',
204204+ description: 'to live consciously and mindfully of the present moment',
205205 },
206206 {
207207- "name": "MODERATION",
208208- "description": "to avoid excesses and find a middle ground"
207207+ name: 'MODERATION',
208208+ description: 'to avoid excesses and find a middle ground',
209209 },
210210 {
211211- "name": "MONOGAMY",
212212- "description": "to have one close, loving relationship"
211211+ name: 'MONOGAMY',
212212+ description: 'to have one close, loving relationship',
213213 },
214214 {
215215- "name": "NONCONFORMITY",
216216- "description": "to question and challenge authority and norms"
215215+ name: 'NONCONFORMITY',
216216+ description: 'to question and challenge authority and norms',
217217 },
218218 {
219219- "name": "NURTURANCE",
220220- "description": "to take care of and nurture others"
219219+ name: 'NURTURANCE',
220220+ description: 'to take care of and nurture others',
221221 },
222222 {
223223- "name": "OPENNESS",
224224- "description": "to be open to new experiences, ideas, and options"
223223+ name: 'OPENNESS',
224224+ description: 'to be open to new experiences, ideas, and options',
225225 },
226226 {
227227- "name": "ORDER",
228228- "description": "to have a life that is well-ordered and organized"
227227+ name: 'ORDER',
228228+ description: 'to have a life that is well-ordered and organized',
229229 },
230230 {
231231- "name": "PASSION",
232232- "description": "to have deep feelings about ideas, activities, or people"
231231+ name: 'PASSION',
232232+ description: 'to have deep feelings about ideas, activities, or people',
233233 },
234234 {
235235- "name": "PLEASURE",
236236- "description": "to feel good"
235235+ name: 'PLEASURE',
236236+ description: 'to feel good',
237237 },
238238 {
239239- "name": "POPULARITY",
240240- "description": "to be well-liked by many people"
239239+ name: 'POPULARITY',
240240+ description: 'to be well-liked by many people',
241241 },
242242 {
243243- "name": "POWER",
244244- "description": "to have control over others"
243243+ name: 'POWER',
244244+ description: 'to have control over others',
245245 },
246246 {
247247- "name": "PURPOSE",
248248- "description": "to have meaning and direction in my life"
247247+ name: 'PURPOSE',
248248+ description: 'to have meaning and direction in my life',
249249 },
250250 {
251251- "name": "RATIONALITY",
252252- "description": "to be guided by reason and logic"
251251+ name: 'RATIONALITY',
252252+ description: 'to be guided by reason and logic',
253253 },
254254 {
255255- "name": "REALISM",
256256- "description": "to see and act realistically and practically"
255255+ name: 'REALISM',
256256+ description: 'to see and act realistically and practically',
257257 },
258258 {
259259- "name": "RESPONSIBILITY",
260260- "description": "to make and carry out responsible decisions"
259259+ name: 'RESPONSIBILITY',
260260+ description: 'to make and carry out responsible decisions',
261261 },
262262 {
263263- "name": "RISK",
264264- "description": "to take risks and chances"
263263+ name: 'RISK',
264264+ description: 'to take risks and chances',
265265 },
266266 {
267267- "name": "ROMANCE",
268268- "description": "to have intense, exciting love in my life"
267267+ name: 'ROMANCE',
268268+ description: 'to have intense, exciting love in my life',
269269 },
270270 {
271271- "name": "SAFETY",
272272- "description": "to be safe and secure"
271271+ name: 'SAFETY',
272272+ description: 'to be safe and secure',
273273 },
274274 {
275275- "name": "SELF-ACCEPTANCE",
276276- "description": "to accept myself as I am"
275275+ name: 'SELF-ACCEPTANCE',
276276+ description: 'to accept myself as I am',
277277 },
278278 {
279279- "name": "SELF-CONTROL",
280280- "description": "to be disciplined in my own actions"
279279+ name: 'SELF-CONTROL',
280280+ description: 'to be disciplined in my own actions',
281281 },
282282 {
283283- "name": "SELF-ESTEEM",
284284- "description": "to feel good about myself"
283283+ name: 'SELF-ESTEEM',
284284+ description: 'to feel good about myself',
285285 },
286286 {
287287- "name": "SELF-KNOWLEDGE",
288288- "description": "to have a deep and honest understanding of myself"
287287+ name: 'SELF-KNOWLEDGE',
288288+ description: 'to have a deep and honest understanding of myself',
289289 },
290290 {
291291- "name": "SERVICE",
292292- "description": "to be of service to others"
291291+ name: 'SERVICE',
292292+ description: 'to be of service to others',
293293 },
294294 {
295295- "name": "SEXUALITY",
296296- "description": "to have an active and satisfying sex life"
295295+ name: 'SEXUALITY',
296296+ description: 'to have an active and satisfying sex life',
297297 },
298298 {
299299- "name": "SIMPLICITY",
300300- "description": "to live life simply, with minimal needs"
299299+ name: 'SIMPLICITY',
300300+ description: 'to live life simply, with minimal needs',
301301 },
302302 {
303303- "name": "SOLITUDE",
304304- "description": "to have time and space where I can be apart from others"
303303+ name: 'SOLITUDE',
304304+ description: 'to have time and space where I can be apart from others',
305305 },
306306 {
307307- "name": "SPIRITUALITY",
308308- "description": "to grow and mature spiritually"
307307+ name: 'SPIRITUALITY',
308308+ description: 'to grow and mature spiritually',
309309 },
310310 {
311311- "name": "STABILITY",
312312- "description": "to have a life that stays fairly consistent"
311311+ name: 'STABILITY',
312312+ description: 'to have a life that stays fairly consistent',
313313 },
314314 {
315315- "name": "TOLERANCE",
316316- "description": "to accept and respect those who differ from me"
315315+ name: 'TOLERANCE',
316316+ description: 'to accept and respect those who differ from me',
317317 },
318318 {
319319- "name": "TRADITION",
320320- "description": "to follow respected patterns of the past"
319319+ name: 'TRADITION',
320320+ description: 'to follow respected patterns of the past',
321321 },
322322 {
323323- "name": "VIRTUE",
324324- "description": "to live a morally pure and excellent life"
323323+ name: 'VIRTUE',
324324+ description: 'to live a morally pure and excellent life',
325325 },
326326 {
327327- "name": "WEALTH",
328328- "description": "to have plenty of money"
327327+ name: 'WEALTH',
328328+ description: 'to have plenty of money',
329329 },
330330 {
331331- "name": "WORLD PEACE",
332332- "description": "to work to promote peace in the world"
333333- }
334334-]
335335-331331+ name: 'WORLD PEACE',
332332+ description: 'to work to promote peace in the world',
333333+ },
334334+];