Values are simply what you value in your life. They help you determine what is important to you in both the long term and the short.
These underlying beliefs influence your behavior and motivate your actions—the ones you take and the ones you don’t take.
Values motivate you. They push you. Let them. Get good at letting them push you. Values matter because they are present in everything we do, but they also hide in our actions— they are not always self-evident and not often self-examined. By airing your values, you have the opportunity to examine and evolve your sense of purpose as you gain experience and wisdom.
How does it work?
The aim of this downloadable activity is to help you develop self-awareness and a deeper understanding of what motivates you. The activity is written to be used in the classroom, but it can be done with any group or on one’s own.
Credits
You Need a Manifesto by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn
Educator Guide: edited by Jennifer Brown and designed by Lauren Steltzer
Exam Copies for Educators
To request a complimentary examination copy to review for use in your classroom, contact Penguin Random House Education here.
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