Have you ever wondered why some people achieve their goals with ease while others constantly struggle, even when they work hard? In my experience, the difference often lies in whether our core personal values align with our habits.
Why do we act the way we do?
Over the years, I’ve observed how habits significantly shape our lives. However, I believe it’s important to understand the foundation of our actions. Behind every habit are our personal values—those fundamental beliefs and priorities we hold dear, which drive our decisions and guide our daily behavior.
It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. — Roy E. Disney
TakeTake the value of family as an example. If family is one of our top values and we are truly committed to it, we will prioritize spending quality time with our loved ones. But if our daily habits constantly keep us away from family, perhaps we should ask ourselves how important this value really is to us. Or let’s imagine a CEO who claims that innovation is one of their core values. If this value is truly important to the organization, their daily actions—investing in employee development, research, fostering creative problem-solving, and promoting a culture of experimentation—should reflect that commitment. On the other hand, if he or she prioritize short-term profits over long-term growth, fail to provide employees with the time and resources needed for innovation, and avoid calculated risks, then innovation is not truly a guiding value but merely a slogan.
This may sound harsh, but the truth is that when our habits genuinely align with our values, life becomes more balanced, fulfilling, and productive.
Simple steps to align your habits with your values
- Identify your values. Make a list of everything that truly matters to you—health, family, faith, career, financial security, etc.
- Prioritize clearly. From that list, select your top five to ten values and define them in practical terms.
- Evaluate your actions. Do your daily habits reflect those values, or are there contradictions in your life?
- Make a small change. Identify one simple adjustment or specific action you can take this week to better align with one of your core values.
Remember, when your habits align with your values, you experience a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment. On the other hand, if there is misalignment, frustration and dissatisfaction often follow.
Let’s talk about it
Do your current habits clearly reflect your core values? What change do you think would have the greatest impact this week in improving this alignment? Let me know what you think in the comments!
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This is such an important topic!
I love the practical steps you shared—especially the idea of evaluating daily actions for contradictions. It’s a great reminder that what we do consistently speaks louder than what we claim to value. A small shift in habits can make a big difference
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