The Power of Core Values: Your Compass for a Life on Purpose
Have you ever felt a quiet unease in your day-to-day life—like something’s just off, but you can’t quite name it?
Often, that feeling is your soul whispering: Something is out of alignment.
That’s where core values come in.
Your core values are the traits and characteristics that make you you. They're not just noble-sounding words we hang on a wall—they are your internal compass. When you know them, honor them, and live by them, life begins to flow. When you don’t, things can feel out of whack, like a pebble in your shoe or a tag scratching your neck.
In Unpacking Bliss, we share how values differ from beliefs. While beliefs are learned and can shift over time, your core values are deeply embedded. They’re visceral. They’re your fingerprint. They’re the drivers behind your decisions, your reactions, and your sense of fulfillment.
As we say in the book:
“If we don’t know what our core values are, then we are blindly sitting in the back of the bus, holding on for dear life. When we are grounded in the knowledge of our imprint, then we can work in partnership with our core values to live intentionally, firmly anchored in our power. We are driving the bus.”
Whether you're a leader, educator, parent, or simply a human being navigating this beautiful and complex life—now is the perfect time to discover and articulate your core values.
To help you on this journey, we’ve created a free Core Values Discovery Kit — a simple yet powerful guide to reflect on your behaviors, emotions, and decisions to uncover what truly matters most to you.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Reflective questions to help you identify your values
A curated list of value words to circle what resonates
A journaling space to deepen your understanding
Tips to align your life and work with your Top 5 Core Values
You can also revisit these ideas in Chapter 1 & Chapter 6 of Unpacking Bliss, where we unpack how beliefs and values differ—and why living in alignment with your core values unlocks ease, clarity, and joy.
When your values are clear:
You make decisions with greater confidence.
You communicate your needs more effectively.
You regulate your nervous system more easily.
You feel more seen, heard, and valued—not only by others, but by yourself.
Imagine this: A school where every educator knows their values. A team that builds trust by honoring each other’s values. A life where your daily actions reflect your truest self. This is what we call living your life on purpose.
So if you're ready to take the driver’s seat in your life—or just curious about what makes you tick—download the Core Values Discovery Kit, grab your journal, and start the journey.
Because you deserve to live in alignment with what matters most. 💛
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