1.5 - BRAINSTORM | VALUES EXERCISE

This lesson covers... another of the best brainstorming exercises I’ve ever found, useful for identifying both your core values and your aspirations.
By the end you should... have the foundation you need to write a great personal statement.
Time 5 minutes
College Essay Essentials paperback: pages 8-12     |     ebook: pages 6-11

VIDEO

WHAT DO I VALUE?

Exercise: Select the 10 values you connect with most. Of those 10, choose 5. Then your top 3. Then #1.

  • personal development

  • recognition

  • accountability

  • inspiration

  • music

  • helping others

  • peace

  • diversity

  • expertise

  • vulnerability

  • global awareness

  • hunger

  • my country

  • sleep

  • productivity

  • intuition

  • culture

  • healthy boundaries

  • second chances

  • listening

  • family

  • excitement

  • travel

  • adventure

  • laughter

  • entrepreneurship

  • wonder

  • health and fitness

  • love

  • close relationships

  • humility

  • art

  • responsibility

  • safety

  • _______________

  • _______________

  • _______________

  • wealth

  • creativity

  • knowledge

  • inclusion

  • curiosity

  • gratitude

  • faith

  • communication

  • interdependence

  • efficiency

  • stability

  • humor

  • truth

  • order

  • excellence

  • religion

  • beauty

  • meaningful work

  • trust

  • self-expression

  • fun

  • rationality

  • democracy

  • self-control

  • balance

  • adaptability

  • success

  • independence

  • variety

  • community

  • patience

  • challenges

  • autonomy

  • _______________

  • _______________

  • _______________

  • loyalty

  • courage

  • self-love

  • ritual

  • purpose

  • privacy

  • freedom

  • quiet

  • compassion

  • cooperation

  • growth

  • authenticity

  • practicality

  • nature

  • objectivity

  • leadership

  • wisdom

  • respect

  • strength

  • flexibility

  • financial stability

  • empathy

  • belonging

  • equity

  • resourcefulness

  • decisiveness

  • competence

  • collaboration

  • spirituality

  • social change

  • honesty

  • mindfulness

  • grace

  • _______________

  • _______________

  • _______________