Identifying Core Values — A Guided Toolkit to Discover, Define & Live Your Values

IDENTIFYING CORE VALUES — A GUIDED TOOLKIT TO DISCOVER, DEFINE & LIVE YOUR VALUES

For those ready to trade second-guessing for self-trust.

Most people can name what they value in the abstract. Integrity. Family. Growth. But ask them why they just said yes to something that drained them, or why they feel restless in a life that looks fine from the outside, and the words don't quite explain it.

That friction you feel? It's not a personality flaw. It's the gap between who you are and how you're actually living. And under pressure — when the stakes are high, the conversation is hard, or the decision has to be made right now — that gap becomes everything.

This toolkit closes that gap. It takes you from a list of words to a clear, personal framework you can actually use; to make decisions, set boundaries, navigate hard conversations, and show up the way you want to when it matters most.

"Think of your core values as your personal GPS. When your values and your life are in sync, you become less reactive, more purposeful, and deeply grounded in exactly who you are and where you're going."

THREE PHASES: DISCOVERY, DECISION, DIRECTION

DISCOVERY — The Intuition Sweep + Core Categorization

Start with a master list of 100+ values: circle what resonates, trust your gut. Then group them into three natural clusters to find the patterns. Estimated time: 15 minutes.

DECISION — Essential Selection + Personal Manifesto

Narrow to your top 3–5 core values and define what each one actually looks like in your life, not a dictionary definition, but an action statement that makes it real. Then create your Personal Manifesto: a finished document that captures exactly who you are and what you stand for.

DIRECTION — Reflection, Friction & Flow Audit, Living the Compass

The part most values worksheets skip entirely. Use the Friction & Flow Audit to decode your recent experiences; what drained you and why, what energized you and why. Then build a Re-Entry Plan for when you inevitably drift off course.

CANVA — Edit Your Personal Manifesto

Once you've defined your values, use the included Canva template to create a polished, personalized manifesto, no design experience needed. Print it, frame it, or keep it somewhere visible.

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The natural next step

Once you know what you value, you'll quickly notice where those values are being challenged. Living with integrity often means having the conversations you've been avoiding. The Difficult Conversations Toolkit gives you the framework, scripts, and real-time tools to speak your truth without the mess. Available in this store for $27.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Full Core Values Toolkit — fillable PDF, instant download

• Master list of 100+ values — circle, filter, and refine

• Personal Manifesto template — fillable in the PDF

• Friction & Flow Audit — decode what's draining and what's energizing you

• Living the Compass — a Re-Entry Plan for when life gets loud

• Editable Canva manifesto template — personalize, print, or frame

• Use on any device or print at home

$12 · One-time purchase · Instant access

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