The document discusses values and what they are. It states that values are qualities or ideas that people feel strongly about and that give meaning and purpose to life. Values guide decisions and behavior. They come from many influences throughout life, especially from parents, teachers, peers, and personal experiences as one ages. The document outlines different types of values like moral, aesthetic, material, intrinsic, extrinsic, universal, and group-specific values. Living according to one's values is important for achieving goals.

1. “Ther e is somet hing wit hin us t hat gives
meaning t o lif e, somet hing t hat pr ovides t he
basis f or r anking our var ious needs, want s
and goals.”

2. What are values?
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Qualities, characteristic or ideas about which we
feel very strong.
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Our values affect our decisions, goals and behavior.
They are standards to guide your actions, judgments
and attitudes.
They define what is of worth, what is beneficial and
what is harmful.
Base everyday choices on your values and goals.

3. Where do you get
values?

4. Characteristics of Values
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Values are personal
Our actions point to what we really value
Our values give us our perception of the
world
Inconsistent behavior may indicate an
absence of values
Values change as experiences change

5. Where do you get values?
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Different people and things influence you
at different ages:
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Ages 1-7: Parents
Ages 8-13: Teachers, Heroes
Ages 14-20: Peers
Ages 21+: Your values are established, but
you may test your values from time to time.

6. Types of Values
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Moral
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What is right or wrong; thoughts or codes by
which to live.
Examples?

7. Types of Values
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Aesthetic
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Values that reflect your
feelings about what has beauty
in nature and life.
They reveal appreciation for
the way things look, sound,
feel, taste and smell.

8. Types of Values
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Material
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Values that reflect the
possessions we own; the
things on which we spend our
money.

9. Types of Values
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Intrinsic
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Values for things or ideas that have value
to us in their own right (antique car, a best
friend, your grandpa)

10. Types of Values
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Extrinsic – Values that are important
because they help us gain other values
or desired results.
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antique car is worth a lot of money
You are friends with someone because
they are good at a sport and they can help
you get better.

11. Types of Values
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Universal
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Values to which most people agree.
equality, respect of others, life, world
peace

12. Types of Values
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Group Specific
 Values that differ from state to state
or region to region.
 US: value time – in hurry
 Europeans: value people – take time
to talk.

13. Activity
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Complete “Insights Into Your Values”

14. Living My Values Activity
1.
Fold piece of paper in half (hamburger style), leave
folded.
2.
List 10 things you spend your time doing (activities).
3.
Turn page over. List your 5 most important values.
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Open paper. Draw lines to match the value to the
activity.
How do they match up?
Do you need to re-evaluate your values or how you
spend your time?

15. Values
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If you remain in touch with your
values, you will achieve your
goals.
Base everyday choices on your
values and goals.
Don’t climb a ladder that’s leaning
against the wrong wall.

16. Personal Pyramid
Daily
Tasks
Intermediate
Goals
Long Term Goals
VALUES