5 Values Everyone Should Live By
As change seems to be the only thing that remains constant in life, it’s important to remember the values you uphold as your own individual person. Values define who you are, and which beliefs you should stand by as you grow through life. When things get crazy and hectic, your values are there to keep you grounded. So here are five important values everyone should honor.
Value #1: Honor the way you feel. Too many times we ignore our feelings, or are ashamed for feeling the way we do. We’re stuck feeling like we can’t be ourselves when no one else agrees with the way we feel or think. Stop letting other people make you think the way you feel is invalid. They don’t have to agree with the way you feel, but they do have to respect it and acknowledge it. Just because someone doesn’t understand why you feel the way you do doesn’t mean you’re feeling are invalid.
Value #2: If I said it then I meant it. Stop being afraid to let others know how you feel. Stop acting as if you were just joking or “didn’t mean it like that.” Be real with yourself and stop taking back what you said. Stop hiding behind your words.
Value #3: Vibes don’t lie. If It doesn’t feel right then don’t do it. Aren’t you tired of doing things you really despise? Aren’t you tired of agreeing to things that don’t sit well with you, or things you have no intention of doing? Why subject yourself to be in an environment that gives you bad vibes? We do things, but then complain about them after the fact. We forget no one is really forcing us to do this, we just do it because we think it’s the right thing to do. Stop making yourself suffer pointlessly.
Value #4: Acknowledge what’s for you is for you, and what’s not is not. When things are meant to be, they will happen without confusion. When things aren’t meant for you, the key is to accept it and move on. Stop dwelling on “what if’s” and getting upset because something didn’t play out the way you hoped. You can’t fight against what’s not in your destiny.
Value #5: Don’t waste your own time. Procrastination, sitting idle and poor time management need to be a thing of the past. You hate when other people waste your time, so why keep doing it to yourself? Use your time wisely and make the most of it because time is the one thing you cannot get back.
When you understand who you are as a person, you’ll understand the importance of personal values.