SELF-REFLECTION
“If you don’t know what you value in life, then you won’t be able to make any meaningful decisions you can live with in the future.” Shannon L. Alder
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INTERPRETATION of TODAY’S QUOTE
“That’s a very insightful quote by Shannon L. Alder. It speaks to the importance of having a sense of what matters to you in life. When you know your values, it acts like a compass – it helps you navigate the big and small choices that come your way.
Here’s a breakdown of the quote:
- “If you don’t know what you value in life…” – This means being unsure of the things that are important to you. What are your core principles? What motivates you?
- “then you won’t be able to make any meaningful decisions…” – Without a sense of direction, it can be hard to make choices that feel significant. You might end up going along with the flow, or following other people’s priorities.
- “you can live with in the future.” – Ideally, the choices you make today should align with what you find important. This way, you’re less likely to look back with regret.
So, how do you figure out your values? Here are some ideas:
- Self-reflection: Take some time to think about the experiences that have shaped you. What moments stand out to you? What did you learn from them?
- Consider your role models: Who do you admire? What qualities do they embody that you find valuable?
- Imagine your ideal future: What kind of life do you want to lead? What kind of person do you want to be?
Ultimately, the meaning of life is a personal question. But by taking the time to identify your values, you’ll be better equipped to make
Interested in a few more ideas?
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
Why is self-reflection so important? Because of it’s power to reveal to you what you believe in. Knowing and understanding what you believe in becomes like a guiding light for deciding what you want to and need to do.
“The decisions you make are a choice of values that reflect your life in every way.” Alice Waters
Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny” Mahatma Gandhi
“Self-reflection entails asking yourself questions about your values, assessing your strengths and failures, thinking about your perceptions and interactions with others, and imagining where you want to take your life in the future.” Robert L. Rosen
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slow down and REFLECT
on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation
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“If you don’t know what you value in life, then you won’t be able to make any meaningful decisions you can live with in the future.” Shannon L. Alder
Do you know what your values are? How would you rate yourself in terms of knowing what your values are? (5 the highest: 1….2….3….4….5)
What are your three most important guiding values?
“There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.” (John Stuart Mill)
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