The following list of values will help you develop a clearer sense of what's most important to you in life, as explained in the article Living Your Values. Simply print out this page, mark the values which most resonate with you, and then sort your list in order of priority. As you scan the values list below, you may find that while most values have little or no significance to you (and some may even seem negative to you), there are those values that just jump out and call to you, and you feel, "Yes, this value is part of me." This values list is merely a guide. It is lengthy and contains many synonyms but is certainly not exhaustive, so feel free to add unlisted values to your own list as well.
1. Abundance
2. Acceptance
3. Accessibility
4. Accomplishment
5. Accuracy
6. Achievement
7. Acknowledgement
8. Activeness
9. Adaptability
10. Adoration
11. Adroitness
12. Adventure
13. Affection
14. Affluence
15. Aggressiveness
16. Agility
17. Alertness
18. Altruism
19. Ambition
20. Amusement
21. Anticipation
22. Appreciation
23. Approachability
24. Articulacy
25. Assertiveness
26. Assurance
27. Attentiveness
28. Attractiveness
29. Audacity
30. Availability
31. Awareness
32. Awe
33. Balance
34. Beauty
35. Being the best
36. Belonging
37. Benevolence
38. Bliss
39. Boldness
40. Bravery
41. Brilliance
42. Buoyancy
43. Calmness
44. Camaraderie
45. Candor
46. Capability
47. Care
48. Carefulness
49. Celebrity
50. Certainty
51. Challenge
52. Charity
53. Charm
54. Chastity
55. Cheerfulness
56. Clarity
57. Cleanliness
58. Clear-mindedness
59. Cleverness
60. Closeness
61. Comfort
62. Commitment
63. Compassion
64. Completion
65. Composure
66. Concentration
67. Confidence
68. Conformity
69. Congruency
70. Connection
71. Consciousness
72. Consistency
73. Contentment
74. Continuity
75. Contribution
76. Control
77. Conviction
78. Conviviality
79. Coolness
80. Cooperation
81. Cordiality
82. Correctness
83. Courage
84. Courtesy
85. Craftiness
86. Creativity
87. Credibility
88. Cunning
89. Curiosity
90. Daring
91. Decisiveness
92. Decorum
93. Deference
94. Delight
95. Dependability
96. Depth
97. Desire
98. Determination
99. Devotion
100. Devoutness
101. Dexterity
102. Dignity
103. Diligence
104. Direction
105. Directness
106. Discipline
107. Discovery
108. Discretion
109. Diversity
110. Dominance
111. Dreaming
112. Drive
113. Duty
114. Dynamism
115. Eagerness
116. Economy
117. Ecstasy
118. Education
119. Effectiveness
120. Efficiency
121. Elation
122. Elegance
123. Empathy
124. Encouragement
125. Endurance
126. Energy
127. Enjoyment
128. Entertainment
129. Enthusiasm
130. Excellence
131. Excitement
132. Exhilaration
133. Expectancy
134. Expediency
135. Experience
136. Expertise
137. Exploration
138. Expressiveness
139. Extravagance
140. Extroversion
141. Exuberance
142. Fairness
143. Faith
144. Fame
145. Family
146. Fascination
147. Fashion
148. Fearlessness
149. Ferocity
150. Fidelity
151. Fierceness
152. Financial independence
153. Firmness
154. Fitness
155. Flexibility
156. Flow
157. Fluency
158. Focus
159. Fortitude
160. Frankness
161. Freedom
162. Friendliness
163. Frugality
164. Fun
165. Gallantry
166. Generosity
167. Gentility
168. Giving
169. Grace
170. Gratitude
171. Gregariousness
172. Growth
173. Guidance
174. Happiness
175. Harmony
176. Health
177. Heart
178. Helpfulness
179. Heroism
180. Holiness
181. Honesty
182. Honor
183. Hopefulness
184. Hospitality
185. Humility
186. Humor
187. Hygiene
188. Imagination
189. Impact
190. Impartiality
191. Independence
192. Industry
193. Ingenuity
194. Inquisitiveness
195. Insightfulness
196. Inspiration
197. Integrity
198. Intelligence
199. Intensity
200. Intimacy
201. Intrepidness
202. Introversion
203. Intuition
204. Intuitiveness
205. Inventiveness
206. Investing
207. Joy
208. Judiciousness
209. Justice
210. Keenness
211. Kindness
212. Knowledge
213. Leadership
214. Learning
215. Liberation
216. Liberty
217. Liveliness
218. Logic
219. Longevity
220. Love
221. Loyalty
222. Majesty
223. Making a difference
224. Mastery
225. Maturity
226. Meekness
227. Mellowness
228. Meticulousness
229. Mindfulness
230. Modesty
231. Motivation
232. Mysteriousness
233. Neatness
234. Nerve
235. Obedience
236. Open-mindedness
237. Openness
238. Optimism
239. Order
240. Organization
241. Originality
242. Outlandishness
243. Outrageousness
244. Passion
245. Peace
246. Perceptiveness
247. Perfection
248. Perkiness
249. Perseverance
250. Persistence
251. Persuasiveness
252. Philanthropy
253. Piety
254. Playfulness
255. Pleasantness
256. Pleasure
257. Poise
258. Polish
259. Popularity
260. Potency
261. Power
262. Practicality
263. Pragmatism
264. Precision
265. Preparedness
266. Presence
267. Privacy
268. Proactivity
269. Professionalism
270. Prosperity
271. Prudence
272. Punctuality
273. Purity
274. Realism
275. Reason
276. Reasonableness
277. Recognition
278. Recreation
279. Refinement
280. Reflection
281. Relaxation
282. Reliability
283. Religiousness
284. Resilience
285. Resolution
286. Resolve
287. Resourcefulness
288. Respect
289. Rest
290. Restraint
291. Reverence
292. Richness
293. Rigor
294. Sacredness
295. Sacrifice
296. Sagacity
297. Saintliness
298. Sanguinity
299. Satisfaction
300. Security
301. Self-control
302. Selflessness
303. Self-reliance
304. Sensitivity
305. Sensuality
306. Serenity
307. Service
308. Sexuality
309. Sharing
310. Shrewdness
311. Significance
312. Silence
313. Silliness
314. Simplicity
315. Sincerity
316. Skillfulness
317. Solidarity
318. Solitude
319. Soundness
320. Speed
321. Spirit
322. Spirituality
323. Spontaneity
324. Spunk
325. Stability
326. Stealth
327. Stillness
328. Strength
329. Structure
330. Success
331. Support
332. Supremacy
333. Surprise
334. Sympathy
335. Synergy
336. Teamwork
337. Temperance
338. Thankfulness
339. Thoroughness
340. Thoughtfulness
341. Thrift
342. Tidiness
343. Timeliness
344. Traditionalism
345. Tranquility
346. Transcendence
347. Trust
348. Trustworthiness
349. Truth
350. Understanding
351. Unflappability
352. Uniqueness
353. Unity
354. Usefulness
355. Utility
356. Valor
357. Variety
358. Victory
359. Vigor
360. Virtue
361. Vision
362. Vitality
363. Vivacity
364. Warmth
365. Watchfulness
366. Wealth
367. Willfulness
368. Willingness
369. Winning
370. Wisdom
371. Wittiness
372. Wonder
373. Youthfulness
374. Zeal
article source:http://www.stevepavlina.com/articles/list-of-values.htm
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Transform Your Thoughts For Success
There is one question that clearly reveals a persons outlook. That question is "How are you doing?" The response to that question can tell you a lot about a person's mindset. The average answer to that question is usually "good" or "fine". Sometime you get an "all right" or "its' been better" or something to that effect. The importance of the answer to this simple question is to determine your mindset and whether you need to change it to create success in your life. This is a simple exercise that will allow you to change your thought patterns and actively shape your future. The first step to creating thoughts for success is to create a positive mindset.
If you answer "good" that is all right. If you are satisfied with average then, by all means, keep that answer. If you generally answer "ok", "all right", "it's been better" or something to that effect, then the prognosis is poor and you will need to change make a change. Your response, if you would like to create thoughts for success should be an emphatic "great", "fantastic", or something to that effect. The key here is to answer emphatically with emotion.
If you answer the question emphatically with a positive response two things are going to happen. You are going to start turning heads and getting funny looks, because people are going to want to know what you are doing to feel that way. Sadly enough, it is rare to find someone who genuinely answers that question in that manner. This going to attract people to you and create opportunities to strike up conversations which has the potential to open avenues for you. The second effect of this response is that you are going to start reprogramming negative thought patterns that may be circulating though your head and replace them with thoughts for success.
Even if you don't believe it because your self worth is not where it should be, practice saying this every time someone asks you, "How are you doing?". It will probably be hard to say this at first. It might even feel strange. Why shouldn't you fell great or fantastic? Don't feel hypocritical for saying so even if you aren't there yet. You are setting the mind set or energetic pattern to create that reality of feeling great or fantastic.
To achieve success on any level (personal, spiritual, financial) you need to believe it first and know that it is your right. If you continue to think otherwise, then that will continue to be your experience. Making a change requires consistent action on a daily basis beginning with changing your thoughts.The choice is yours!
Michael Costa is a successful entrepreneur who enjoys helping other people reach their true potential. He currently coaches people to financial success at www.InnerCircleSite.info.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Costa
If you answer "good" that is all right. If you are satisfied with average then, by all means, keep that answer. If you generally answer "ok", "all right", "it's been better" or something to that effect, then the prognosis is poor and you will need to change make a change. Your response, if you would like to create thoughts for success should be an emphatic "great", "fantastic", or something to that effect. The key here is to answer emphatically with emotion.
If you answer the question emphatically with a positive response two things are going to happen. You are going to start turning heads and getting funny looks, because people are going to want to know what you are doing to feel that way. Sadly enough, it is rare to find someone who genuinely answers that question in that manner. This going to attract people to you and create opportunities to strike up conversations which has the potential to open avenues for you. The second effect of this response is that you are going to start reprogramming negative thought patterns that may be circulating though your head and replace them with thoughts for success.
Even if you don't believe it because your self worth is not where it should be, practice saying this every time someone asks you, "How are you doing?". It will probably be hard to say this at first. It might even feel strange. Why shouldn't you fell great or fantastic? Don't feel hypocritical for saying so even if you aren't there yet. You are setting the mind set or energetic pattern to create that reality of feeling great or fantastic.
To achieve success on any level (personal, spiritual, financial) you need to believe it first and know that it is your right. If you continue to think otherwise, then that will continue to be your experience. Making a change requires consistent action on a daily basis beginning with changing your thoughts.The choice is yours!
Michael Costa is a successful entrepreneur who enjoys helping other people reach their true potential. He currently coaches people to financial success at www.InnerCircleSite.info.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Costa
Become an Innovative and Empowered Individual
While all innovation in organisations needs inspired and supportive leadership from the top if it is to produce results, it is important to remember that it is individuals, not organisations that innovate. When there are enough individuals who are given the space to be creative and imaginative, to see things differently, to think and plan outside the box, then what emerges is an innovative organisation.
Why be innovative?
* It is the best insurance policy against becoming jaded, disillusioned or stuck in your work and your life.
* It "wires" you to see old things in new ways all the time, to find new meanings in old realities.
* It stretches and grows you and your ideas.
* It offers every opportunity for you to discover and enhance your talents and abilities.
* It gives meaning and purpose to your life by keeping you energised and engaged.
* It gives you the "right" to question and explore time honoured orthodoxies and beliefs and the potential therefore to discover new meanings.
* It triggers existential emotions like fear, doubt, risk, failure, rejection and devastation. Learning to cope brings with it enormous potential for personal and professional growth. The self-awareness that ensues is immeasurable. The reflection that generates this self-awareness is invaluable.
* You are always in charge of your own life. Whatever happens, you always look at it proactively, believing that there is always a way through. You just go into that mode.
So how do you build innovation into your life?
* Don't stay in the one place too long. It becomes too comfortable and we know exactly what is expected and we stop having to stretch ourselves to discover what is next.
* Surround yourselves with other innovative, creative and energised people who are always thinking and talking about the latest thing.
* Be interested in everything that is current.
* Explore new knowledge and new ideas.
* Explore experiences that you haven't had before. Go for a hot balloon ride or bungey jumping.
* Take holidays in different places each year and explore places and situations that stretch you a bit.
* Volunteer to do something you've not done before.
* Get a new hairstyle.
* Wear a colour you haven't worn before.
* Take up a new hobby or sport that is out of the box for you.
* Be the leader who supports others to be innovative also by encouraging them to take risks and discover their uniqueness.
Just doing these things doesn't necessarily make you innovative. It's your motivation that's important - that you will expand as a person by taking this initiative, that it will take you into a new part of yourself whose potential you do not yet know, that it will help others to see you in a new and different light, for example. It's also the reflection you do afterwards on what happened for and to you as a result of taking that initiative that is important and significant. It sparks and triggers further initiatives.
The "Look" and "Feel" of Innovation.
Few, if any, innovative people will tell you that they can make new discoveries, have "ah! ah!" experiences, gain new insights or get a new burst of energy while operating within their normal work or domestic environment.
It doesn't happen, for example, at the board room table. It might appear during a long distance run, or while surfing or walking along the beach. It often happens in the shower, or it used to before water reform and 4 minute showers! It might also appear around the imaginative work spaces that are now being created in many of the new corporate buildings. It often happens on days off, at week-ends or on holidays. Or have you noticed when you are stuck on something and can't move forward that if you can get out of the place for a while - go for a walk or a run, head for the gym - that you often come back having made a breakthrough.
So if you are one of those people whose life is very routine, where nothing is happening and you feel you are going nowhere fast and every day is "same old, same old", then you don't need a coach, but rather a dose of what we've detailed above. Doing just one of those things for the right reason and reflecting on it afterwards will begin to make a difference.
If you are working long hours, letting your holidays and rostered days off mount up, if you have lunch at your desk most days and drink copious amounts of coffee (again at your desk) in between, if you take work home most nights and come back to work for at least some hours over the week-end..........what are you doing to your physical self? But also, what are you doing to your creative self? What are you contributing of your unique self to the organisation for which you work? Do you even know who that unique self is anymore? You also don't need a coach, but rather a does of the above.
I want to end where I began. Innovative individuals empower themselves and everyone around them. They become the energy and fire of innovative organisations.
Maree Harris PhD, is a coach and workshop facilitator who is committed to empowering people to create the personal and professional lives they desire. Visit her website at http://www.peopleempowered.com.au and subscribe to her leadership newsletter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maree_Harris
Why be innovative?
* It is the best insurance policy against becoming jaded, disillusioned or stuck in your work and your life.
* It "wires" you to see old things in new ways all the time, to find new meanings in old realities.
* It stretches and grows you and your ideas.
* It offers every opportunity for you to discover and enhance your talents and abilities.
* It gives meaning and purpose to your life by keeping you energised and engaged.
* It gives you the "right" to question and explore time honoured orthodoxies and beliefs and the potential therefore to discover new meanings.
* It triggers existential emotions like fear, doubt, risk, failure, rejection and devastation. Learning to cope brings with it enormous potential for personal and professional growth. The self-awareness that ensues is immeasurable. The reflection that generates this self-awareness is invaluable.
* You are always in charge of your own life. Whatever happens, you always look at it proactively, believing that there is always a way through. You just go into that mode.
So how do you build innovation into your life?
* Don't stay in the one place too long. It becomes too comfortable and we know exactly what is expected and we stop having to stretch ourselves to discover what is next.
* Surround yourselves with other innovative, creative and energised people who are always thinking and talking about the latest thing.
* Be interested in everything that is current.
* Explore new knowledge and new ideas.
* Explore experiences that you haven't had before. Go for a hot balloon ride or bungey jumping.
* Take holidays in different places each year and explore places and situations that stretch you a bit.
* Volunteer to do something you've not done before.
* Get a new hairstyle.
* Wear a colour you haven't worn before.
* Take up a new hobby or sport that is out of the box for you.
* Be the leader who supports others to be innovative also by encouraging them to take risks and discover their uniqueness.
Just doing these things doesn't necessarily make you innovative. It's your motivation that's important - that you will expand as a person by taking this initiative, that it will take you into a new part of yourself whose potential you do not yet know, that it will help others to see you in a new and different light, for example. It's also the reflection you do afterwards on what happened for and to you as a result of taking that initiative that is important and significant. It sparks and triggers further initiatives.
The "Look" and "Feel" of Innovation.
Few, if any, innovative people will tell you that they can make new discoveries, have "ah! ah!" experiences, gain new insights or get a new burst of energy while operating within their normal work or domestic environment.
It doesn't happen, for example, at the board room table. It might appear during a long distance run, or while surfing or walking along the beach. It often happens in the shower, or it used to before water reform and 4 minute showers! It might also appear around the imaginative work spaces that are now being created in many of the new corporate buildings. It often happens on days off, at week-ends or on holidays. Or have you noticed when you are stuck on something and can't move forward that if you can get out of the place for a while - go for a walk or a run, head for the gym - that you often come back having made a breakthrough.
So if you are one of those people whose life is very routine, where nothing is happening and you feel you are going nowhere fast and every day is "same old, same old", then you don't need a coach, but rather a dose of what we've detailed above. Doing just one of those things for the right reason and reflecting on it afterwards will begin to make a difference.
If you are working long hours, letting your holidays and rostered days off mount up, if you have lunch at your desk most days and drink copious amounts of coffee (again at your desk) in between, if you take work home most nights and come back to work for at least some hours over the week-end..........what are you doing to your physical self? But also, what are you doing to your creative self? What are you contributing of your unique self to the organisation for which you work? Do you even know who that unique self is anymore? You also don't need a coach, but rather a does of the above.
I want to end where I began. Innovative individuals empower themselves and everyone around them. They become the energy and fire of innovative organisations.
Maree Harris PhD, is a coach and workshop facilitator who is committed to empowering people to create the personal and professional lives they desire. Visit her website at http://www.peopleempowered.com.au and subscribe to her leadership newsletter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maree_Harris
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