SELF-AWARENESS: GOALS AND INTERESTS

Values are the most important principles that guide us in life. They shape our worldview and behavior. Values can be very diverse – ranging from material things to abstract concepts such as love, justice, or freedom.

Our values develop throughout our lives, influenced by various factors such as family, friends, school, work, culture, and religion. In childhood, we primarily adopt values from those closest to us, and later, this circle expands. Professional activities also significantly impact our values, shaping specific principles related to a particular profession.

Why are values important in our lives?

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Values can be both personal and professional. Personal values define what is important to us in life in general. These can include honesty, responsibility, or creativity; they shape our character and influence our decisions.

Professional values define what is important to us at work. This can include professionalism, teamwork, or efficiency. These values influence how we work and interact with colleagues. While these two types of values may differ, the ideal scenario would be for them to align with each other. The overlap between personal and professional values can contribute to greater job satisfaction and career success.

Play a memory game. Find the pairs of images that represent the following values: responsibility, efficiency, teamwork, creativity, love, money, honesty, family.

However, sometimes conflicts may arise between different values. For example, personal well-being may conflict with the interests of society. In such cases, we must choose which values to prioritize.

Understanding our values is important because it helps us make conscious decisions and live a meaningful life.

Ideally, personal and professional values should align with each other. If they do not, internal conflicts and job dissatisfaction may arise. For example, if we highly value honesty, but at work, we encounter deceit, it can cause significant discomfort. Therefore, it is important to choose a profession and work environment that align with our personal values.

When personal and professional values are aligned, it can:

Perform the practical task:

Practical task: Career Values Assessment