Name what you love
When you name your values, suddenly they’re everywhere: shaping your daily actions; guiding your plans;
or just a whispering ache, a longing for what’s important.
Exercise :
Tip: scroll down for a guided video of this exercise.
Relax & clearly recall a time when you felt so right: fully alive, truly yourself. (If you cannot remember such a time, imagine one in the future, in detail).
Breathe and remember; visualise who was there and what happened. Recall what made it so special, and savour it. Make some notes on:
- What was great?
- What was true?
- Who were you?
Next, notice patterns and themes that made you you. Write them down; and add resonant labels that capture the feel, perhaps: “Generous living,” “Raindance,” or “Stay Curious!”
And, to finish: put your list of labels where you’ll see it during the day -the fridge door? near your desk? A postit or index card will do for now. Later you may want to make a fancy poster or collage.
Now, when your values show up, celebrate them! (Or plan how to get more).
©️ 2024 Deborah Hartmann Preuss
Excerpt from e-book “You Can Design a Bigger Game” by Deborah Hartmann Preuss