Value
In our fast-paced, performance driven society, it is second-nature to think that our value is based on what we can offer other people. How often do we think of value in terms of who we are instead of what we do? Yes, they are often interconnected, but we tend to focus on the “doing” rather than the “being”. In other words, we are short-sighted to what we present on the outside rather than who we are at our core.
Change Challenge: Week 1
This week’s challenge is to think about who you ARE. Some questions to ponder:
- What are your passions, dreams, hurts, and fears?
- What is your life story and how does it positively contribute to making you who you are?
- What are you good at and not so good at?
- What are you exceptional at?
- What makes you unique and uniquely you? What is that quality that you have that no one else has?
You may find it helpful to process the journey by writing in a journal or getting some friends together and talking it through.
Yup, We’re Talking about You
You have value. Now believe it.
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I’m late posting, but as I begin the Change Challenge 52, I’m reminded of the philosopher, Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Examining our lives and our need for change and growth all along the way, both individually, as a couple, a family, a work environment, a community, and so on are truly what makes each day exciting.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” ~ Albert Einstein
I will change to better support myself by taking my ideas seriously.
Wonderful! That is a great quote, Anne. Thank you!
I love my husband and daughter. Our family is of great value to me. But what I value most is the moments I get to spend with my daughter. Reading, painting, teaching her. I know all too soon that these moments will be gone, and she will move on to have her own moments with her own children. But, I’m always impressed by how she also teaches me something at the same time. So the quote that always stands out to me is:
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” ~unsure of author because some place list Schwindt and some say unknown.