Figuring It Out
At this point, hopefully you’re asking “how do we figure out who we are?”. We start with some self-reflection.
When you know who you are, it’s much easier to be who you are and examining the five pillars of internal self-awareness will immerse you in who you are and deepen your understanding of the real you.
So, let’s get started!
Values are lasting beliefs or ideals that guide a person’s choices, decisions and actions. You can think of your values as your compass or your guiding light.
Below is an extensive list of values, choose two or three that you really connect with, really resonate with. That are top of mind for you in all that you do and in the decisions that you make. You live your values, you walk their talk and all you do aligns with these. It’s important to keep it to three main values because, as Brene Brown’s research shows, having more than that simply dilutes and confuses and that really, we only have two or three truly guiding values.
If you can’t choose values that you really truly connect with from this list, reflect and see what comes up, or go to the internet for more examples of values.
Click here to download a list of 100+ values.
Click here to download the fillable self-reflection PDF before moving on.
What does self-awareness look like?
Meet the new Carla. New Carla is 25. She works for a non-profit women’s organization as a program coordinator. She found that her strengths in planning and organization and her friendly nature, the things that served her so well in her old career, serve her very well in her new career. Now she’s in a much more positive and supportive environment, one that suits her so much better. She still lives with her roommate in that highrise but she isn’t clubbing much anymore. Now she goes clubbing only when she’s feeling it, not just because it’s her habit. Carla has discovered a range of interests and is into mountain biking and salsa dancing. Now her IG is full of that. She’s happy, she’s connected with herself and what she wants in life and is confident that she’ll keep making it happen.
This can be you 😊!
