Name _______________________________
Core Values Exercise
1. Choose your values. From the list below, choose and write down every value that
resonates with you. Do not overthink it. As you read through the list, simply write down the
words that feel like a value to you personally. If you don’t understand a word, look it up or
translate it. If you think of a value you possess that is not on the list, write it down.
Abundance Dedication Kindness Professionalism
Acceptance Dependability Knowledge Punctuality
Accountability Diversity Leadership Relationships
Achievement Empathy Learning Reliability
Adventure Encouragement Love Resilience
Advocacy Enthusiasm Loyalty Resourcefulness
Ambition Ethics Making a Difference Responsibility
Appreciation Excellence Mindfulness Responsiveness
Attractiveness Expressiveness Motivation Security
Autonomy Fairness Optimism Self-Control
Balance Family Open-Mindedness Selflessness
Being the Best Friendships Originality Simplicity
Benevolence Flexibility Passion Stability
Boldness Freedom Performance Success
Brilliance Fun Personal Development Teamwork
Calmness Generosity Proactive Thankfulness
Caring Grace Professionalism Thoughtfulness
Challenge Growth Quality Traditionalism
Charity Flexibility Recognition Trustworthiness
Cheerfulness Happiness Risk Taking Understanding
Cleverness Health Safety Uniqueness
Community Honesty Security Usefulness
Commitment Humility Service Versatility
Compassion Humor Spirituality Vision
Cooperation Inclusiveness Stability Warmth
Collaboration Independence Peace Wealth
Consistency Individuality Perfection Well-Being
Contribution Innovation Playfulness Wisdom
Creativity Inspiration Popularity Zeal
Credibility Intelligence Power
Curiosity Intuition Preparedness
Daring Joy Proactivity
Decisiveness
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2. List your words by grouping all similar values together. Group them in a way that makes
sense to you personally. Create a maximum of 5 groupings. If you have more than 5
groupings, drop the least important grouping(s). See the example below:
Abundance Acceptance Appreciation Balance Cheerfulness
Growth Compassion Encouragement Health Fun
Wealth Inclusiveness Thankfulness Personal Happiness
Security Intuition Thoughtfulness Development Humor
Freedom Kindness Mindfulness Spirituality Inspiration
Independence Love Well-being Joy
Flexibility Making a Optimism
Peace Difference Playfulness
Open-Mindedness
Trustworthiness
Relationships
Make your list here:
3. Choose one word from each group that represents a label for the entire group and circle it.
Again, do not overthink your labels – there are no right or wrong answers. You are defining
the answer that is right for you. See the example below, then circle your words above .
Abundance Acceptance Appreciation Balance Cheerfulness
Growth Compassion Encouragement Health Fun
Wealth Inclusiveness Thankfulness Personal Happiness
Security Intuition Thoughtfulness Development Humor
Freedom Kindness Mindfulness Spirituality Inspiration
Independence Love Well-being Joy
Flexibility Making a Optimism
Peace Difference Playfulness
Open-Mindedness
Trustworthiness
Relationships
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4. Add a verb to each value so you can see what it looks like in action. For example…
Live in freedom.
Seek opportunities for making a difference.
Act with mindfulness.
Promote well-being.
Multiply happiness.
Write your phrases here:
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________
You’ve just identified some of your internal core values!
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