Living our focus values
Living our values is not just a philosophical concept, but a practical approach that can significantly impact our daily lives. While vision values provide long-term direction and purpose for life, and foundation values provide the stability in life during difficult times, it is focus values that consume our energy and motivate us every day. Identifying and living our values is essential to greater satisfaction in what we are doing everyday.
Living in our Focus
Living by our focus values, supports prioritizing tasks and making decisions that are in line with what truly matters. This allows us to direct our efforts towards activities that bring us joy and fulfillment. As a result, we experience a sense of purpose in our lives as we actively pursue what is meaningful to us.
Furthermore, living by our focus values helps us maintain high levels of motivation and enthusiasm. When we engage in activities that resonate with who we are at the core, it becomes easier to stay committed and dedicated even during challenging times. This unwavering commitment not only propels us forward but also inspires others around us.
Reflect on a time when you felt powerful and alive. What were you doing at the time? At the time of writing this post I am sitting on the patio of a little coffee shop drinking an espresso and tonic water. (Yes espresso and tonic water). I am doing a few things that I love doing right now. Sitting in the sun, drinking a beverage, listening to music on my headphones, and writing about values. So many of the things I enjoy. As I write this post, I am confident that as I invest time in these activities, I am being pulled towards my preferred future.
Benefits of Living our Values
In addition to maximizing energy and providing satisfaction in life, living in our focus values reduces stress. Aligning with focus values, and how we invest daily energy produces life and fulfillment. This harmony creates a sense of ease and tranquility as we navigate through our day. When we are doing what we value most each day, an increase sense of vocation and calling emerges.
Ultimately, investing in our focus values provides a road map for leading an authentic life everyday. Focus values guide us in making choices that reflect who we truly are. By consciously living according to these guiding principles, we cultivate a strong sense of self-awareness and integrity.
Is sitting on a sunny patio this afternoon, drinking fizzy-espresso and writing a blog post the meaning of life?
Likely not.
The focus values of self-worth, creativity, and insight are several of the focus values that give me direction everyday. In that, it is the meaning of life – living by focus values. Aligning with focus values, we maximize energy levels, enhance focus, reduce stress, and find greater satisfaction and purpose.
It’s liberating to discover one’s focus values, then intentionally apply effort to working with them on a daily basis. Embracing our focus values allows us to live authentically, making choices that align with who we truly are.
Consider downloading the Values Map and check out the Focus Values. Do you see them reflected in your life everyday? How might you further develop those values in your life?
