Reconnect with Your Values and Strengths
- Mélanie Gatt, ACC
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Reconnect with your values and strengths to align your personal and professional life
Before making your next move—career-wise or personally—take a moment to reflect on what truly matters to you.
This article walks you through a simple yet powerful 3-step process to help you find clarity and alignment:
Identify your core values
Recognize your natural strengths
Align your professional choices with your personal goals
1. Identify the values that guide your decisions
Your values are like internal filters. When honoured, they fuel motivation. When ignored, they create frustration. Here are three ways to identify them:
Method 1: Use a list of values
Circle the ones that resonate with you, group them into themes, and keep 3 to 5 core values.
Method 2: Reflect on meaningful moments
Think of a time when you felt truly fulfilled—what values were present?
Method 3: Visualize your ideal future
Picture yourself in 6 months feeling aligned and fulfilled. What do you see, hear, feel? The keywords that emerge likely reflect your key values.
2. Recognize your strengths
Knowing your strengths helps you use them intentionally. Two easy ways:
Reflect on past successes—what helped you succeed?
Ask people close to you: “What are my top three strengths?”
Look for recurring themes. That’s where your strength lives.
3. Align your choices with your values and strengths
Create a simple action plan using a three-column table:
Column 1: your core values
Column 2: your top strengths
Column 3: actions to integrate them in your work and life
Example:
If freedom is a value, schedule one flexible hour each day.
If achievement matters, set a specific goal and track your progress.
And remember—check in regularly. Life evolves, and so do your goals.
Two common traps to avoid:
Ignoring your values: leads to frustration and lack of motivation.
Underestimating your strengths: lowers confidence and limits growth.
So, what’s your next step?
Will you clarify your values, identify your strengths, or create your action plan?
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