# How to identify your values Here are some questions you can ponder if you want to quickly identify your (current) values: 1. What principles or ideals are most important to me in life? 2. What do I consider non-negotiable in my life? 3. What is important in my (personal or work) relationships? 4. What gives my life meaning and purpose? What me out of bed in the morning? 5. What causes or issues am I passionate about? 6. What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind? 7. What inspires me most? 8. How do I define success in my life? 9. What accomplishments am I most proud of? 10. What were my most important failures? 11. What do I believe about the nature of right and wrong? 12. What makes a good person? 13. What qualities do I admire most in others? 14. Who do I follow? How do I want to be like? 15. What books and stories do I like most? 16. What are my priorities when it comes to relationships (e.g., family, friends, romantic partners)? 17. What role does integrity play in my decision-making? 18. How do I view and practice empathy and compassion? 19. What is my stance on social justice and equality? 20. How do I handle situations where my values conflict with those of others? 21. How do I approach personal growth and self-improvement? 22. What are my views on honesty and transparency? 23. What is my stance on environmental sustainability and responsibility? 24. How do I manage my time and energy in alignment with my values? What do I spend most of my time? 25. What beliefs or principles guide my financial decisions? How do I spend my money? What do I find valuable? 26. Who do I vote for? 27. Who do I turn to when I need help, support or answers? 28. What role does spirituality or faith play in my value system? 29. How do I balance self-care with caring for others in my life? 30. What makes me unhappy? 31. What do I “hate”? 32. What makes me angry? 33. What am I ashamed of? 34. What am I afraid of? 35. What does my ideal environment look like? 36. What were the most meaningful moments in my life so far? 37. What were the least satisfying moments of my life so far? Those questions serve as a starting point. They should help you better understand and express your values. Their goal is not only to think about your values, but to look (hopefully) objectively at your past actions. > [[Values are about what you do, not what you say. How you act determines who you are]] Don’t hesitate to explore the references below to go further. ## References - How to discover your top 3 personal values: https://therightquestions.co/what-are-your-personal-values/ -  -  ## Related - [[Core values examples]] - [[Personal Value System]] - [[How to determine your Personal Value System]]