Paper Example on Defiing Personal Values

Foundational Values

A foundational value is among the five most important values that help us live a more mindful life. They include a good health, relationship creativity, contribution, and growth. Everyone needs these values to live an ideal life.

Core Values

A core value can be defined as an individuals principles. They are the things that we believe in to make our lives better e.g. respect.

Minor Values

Minor values are those things are we do to make our lives interesting. Minor values are not things that we must have but having them adds value to our lives. E.g. A bed or using a certain color in our homes.

Imaginary Values

Imaginary values are those things that bring an obstacle to our lives. They may seem valuable but in actual sense, they are preventing us from whats really important in our lives

Miscellaneous Insights

Values and Purpose Worksheet

One of the key factors that motivate me to wake up in the morning is loving what I do and the excitement I have to see a new day. My family and friends are also a great motivation as I love spending time with them. Although I need to wake up early, starting to watch a comedy movie or playing monopoly with family may make me sleep late. The joy of having family around and the excitement of the games makes time look like its flying. My favorite activity when am at my best is painting or going to the beach. When am not enhancing my creativity, I like listening to the sound of the ocean and enjoying the deep sky view.

Having attended several a few funerals, I am always bothered about death. I do get scared of losing a close family member or a friend although I know this is inevitable. However, I try not to deal with such issues and enjoy life. Looking back at my childhood, I can confidently say that my inspiration comes from my father and mother. They are dedicated, hardworking and loving. The qualities I got from them is working hard always pays. They also instilled in me the importance of treating other with humility and love. One of the quality that they have and I dont though I would like to cultivate in myself is punctuality.

Despite being a loving person I can hardly tolerate people who are dishonest. I try to strive and ensure I give charity every time am free or have some extra cash. There are however some rules such as being punctual that I have not yet been able to keep. Having tried to learn the guitar and failed has been my greatest failure. However, I pride myself on being able to concentrate on my study without letting distraction interfere with my grades. I have been able to achieve this because am a dedicated, hardworking and focused individual who strived to achieve the best.

The thing that makes me feel happy and fulfilled is when spending time with my family am. However sometimes when am feeling low I may resort to some shopping. After listening to the podcast I have realized that sometimes I long for things because I think they have value in my life. However, there are other times that I long for things because they make me feel happy. I like reading bibliography because I am interested in history. Additionally, I love watching documentaries since I find the science behind it intriguing and education. However am not always watching thing for educational purpose because my favorite movies are a comedy and I like laughing and appreciate the humor. I love and admire my parents for bringing me up the way they did. The relationship that I have is all thanks to their love and support.

My Foundational Values (Ideal Life)

Going to the gym

Eating healthy

Hanging out with family

Volunteering at a homeless shelter when am free

Writing short stories

My Core Values

Communication

Honesty

Integrity

Morality

Respect

Trust

Loyalty

Fairness

Law abiding

Accountability

Concern for others

Gratitude

Intimacy

Freedom

Love

My Minor Values

Tools

Technology

Novels

Couch

Phones

Painting

Leather shoes

Motorbikes

Play station

Movies

My Imaginary Values (obstacles)

Social media

Shopping

Pizza

Over efficient

Subscription to fashion magazines

Scarcity

The internet

Punctuality

Obsession with news

Chocolate

Quick reflection (small paragraph) about what I have learned during this activity

There is a lot that I have learned from this podcast. First, most people and I fall into these group tend to put a lot of effort in imaginary value while thinking its a real value. Spending a lot of time online has led me to spend less time with my friends. The podcast has been an eye-opener as to what I should concentrate on to make my life better or happier. I have also learned that it is possible to turn my imaginary values into minor values to make sure my life is interesting without interfering with another thing that makes life better. If we dont take care it is also possible to find a certain value slipping from one level to another.

Part two

Defining a Value

Introduction

Relationships are like the sun, it starts dim but becomes brighter as the day goes on. A relationship is among the five key fundamental values that we need to have a happy life. The friendship can either be friends, colleagues or even family members. Friendship as a core value has been helpful in my life during my happy hours and sad hours. It has also taught me the importance of selflessness and caring for the others. Additionally being able to retain friend has been a critical element in making me tolerant of other peoples views.

We all need friends and people we can rely on to makes our lives full and enjoyable.

Importance of a relationship in life

As a young person, I remember how I met my first friend and we formed a strong bond. It was in the school cafeteria and we were both sitting alone. I gathered the courage to go and talk to him and as we talked I realized we had a lot in common. From that day we were always together. He was good with computers and we could spend time learning different tricks on his dads computer. I also taught him how to play the piano. During one of his sad days when he lost a relative, I was there to comfort him. Additionally, my family has been of great support to me. Having a stable and happy family has made me realize the importance of having loving relations.

My qualities that I have come from my dad and Mon who have nurtured me over the years. Personally, I strive to nurture this relationship by ensuring I do what I can to support my parents. And although I cannot do much financially, giving the peace of mind by ensuring I respect and obey them will enable them to live a happy life. I also ensure my friendship with whoever am friends with last long by nurturing it and being supportive at all times

Although there are several fundamental values that would make life better, a relationship is the one that I value the most. It is the bedrock that holds all the other values dear and ensures I am the person who my parents have brought up and am sure I can bring happiness to other people.

Response to a peer

It is true one doesnt have to be great to start. However, for one to be great it is critical to start doing what one has been planning. Just sitting at home without putting an idea into action will not yield any result and there is no miracle that will turn a great idea great if it is not acted upon.