What Truly Matters? A Simple List to Help You Discover Your Core Values

Have you ever paused long enough to ask yourself, what really matters most to me right now?

Things like integrity, connection, growth, or balance are the quiet drivers behind every decision we make. When we’re clear on them, life feels more aligned. But when we lose touch with them, it’s easy to feel scattered, unfulfilled, or like something is just off.

This simple list of personal values is a starting point. If you believe the value relates to ‘what it means to be a good person,’ highlight or circle it.

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Acceptance	Accountability	Achievement	Adaptability
Adventure	Ambition	Assertiveness	Attentiveness
Authenticity	Balance	Bravery	Calmness
Challenge	Charity	Clarity	Commitment
Communication	Community	Confidence	Connection
Consistency	Cooperation	Courage	Creativity
Competency	Compassion	Contribution	Curiosity
Decisiveness	Dependability	Determination	Development
Dignity	Discipline	Efficiency	Empathy
Empowerment	Enjoyment	Equity	Ethics
Faith	Focus	Freedom	Fun
Generosity	Gratitude	Growth	Hard Work
Health	Honesty	Hope	Humility
Humor	Independence	Individuality	Innovation
Inspiration	Integrity	Intelligence	Joy
Justice	Kindness	Knowledge	Lawfulness
Leadership	Learning	Loyalty	Meaning
Openness	Optimism	Organization	Passion
Patience	Peace	Persistence	Playfulness
Power	Productivity	Purpose	Realism
Recognition	Reflection	Respect	Reputation
Results	Satisfaction	Security	Selflessness
Sensitivity	Servitude	Simplicity	Sincerity
Skillfulness	Spontaneity	Status	Strength
Structure	Success	Support	Sustainability
Talent	Teamwork	Thoughtfulness	Time Management
Tradition	Transparency	Trustworthiness	Uniqueness
Vision	Wealth	Wisdom

Reflecting on your values is a powerful first step toward greater self-awareness. When you know what truly matters, you can lead, communicate, and connect with more intention at work and in life.

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If this exercise sparked something for you and you’re curious about taking it further, I’d love to support you. Through one-on-one Emotional Intelligence Coaching, we’ll explore how your values, mindset, and communication shape the way you show up every day, and how to align them for deeper impact.

Join me for an upcoming Emotional Intelligence Workshop, where we’ll explore these tools in a collaborative and interactive setting.