Identify Your Values
Unsorted
Acceptance
To be able to accept myself and others and life as it is
Adventure
To actively explore new and exciting experiences
Assertiveness
To stand up for my rights and needs while respecting others
Authenticity
To be authentic, genuine, and true to myself
Caring
To take care of and nurture others and myself
Compassion
To feel and act on concern for others and myself
Connection
To have a sense of belonging and connection with others
Contribution
To make a positive contribution to others
Cooperation
To be cooperative and work well with others
Courage
To be brave and courageous in the face of fear
Creativity
To be creative and express myself in novel ways
Curiosity
To be curious, open, and eager to explore and learn
Duty
To reliably meet obligations and responsibilities
Encouragement
To encourage and support others and myself
Excitement
To have a life that is full of excitement and stimulation
Fitness
To be physically fit and healthy
Flexibility
To be adaptable and open to new experiences
Forgiveness
To be forgiving of myself and others
Freedom
To be free and independent and support liberty
Friendliness
To be friendly and approachable
Fun
To have fun and a sense of humour
Generosity
To generously share what I have with others
Gratitude
To be appreciative of others, myself, and my life
Humility
To be modest about my abilities and achievements
Industrious
To be industrious and work hard
Integrity
To behave in an ethical and honest manner
Intimacy
To have close and intimate relationships with others
Justice
To treat myself and others fairly and uphold justice
Kindness
To be kind and considerate to others and myself
Knowledge
To seek knowledge and understanding
Loving
To be loving and affectionate towards others
Mastery
To be competent and masterful in my pursuits
Mindfulness
To be present and mindful in the here and now
Moderation
To be moderate and balanced in all things
Open-mindedness
To be open-minded and receptive to new ideas
Order
To have an orderly and organised life
Patience
To be patient and tolerant with myself and others
Persistence
To persevere in the face of setbacks
Rationality
To be rational and logical in my thinking
Responsibility
To be responsible and accountable for my actions
Safety
To feel safe and secure in my life
Self-control
To have control over my own impulses and actions
Self-development
To grow and develop as a person
Sensuality
To experience and enjoy the pleasures of the senses
Sexuality
To explore or express my sexuality
Skillfulness
To be skillful and competent in my abilities
Spirituality
To find deep meaning in something larger than myself
Stewardship
To be a good steward of the resources I have been given
Supportiveness
To be supportive of others and myself
Thoughtfulness
To be considerate of others and myself
Tradition
To respect and follow tradition
Tranquility
To have a peaceful and tranquil life
Trustworthiness
To be trustworthy and reliable
Wisdom
To have wisdom and insight
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Very Important
Most Important
Created by Registered Psychologist, Goldie Hamilton, in December 2025. This resource was inspired by 'The Happiness Trap: Values, Goals & Barriers Cards' by Russ Harris.
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