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EXPLORE YOUR VALUES

Rate each of the values in the list on a scale from 1 to 5, 1 being least important to you and 5 being most important.
Write each rating next to the corresponding value.

Knowing yourself Being liked by others Reading
Self-improvement Taking risks Time to yourself
Improving physical/mental health Time for fun/relaxation Lifelong learning

Leadership and teamwork skills Staying fit through exercise Competing and winning
Pursuing an education Spiritual/religious life Making a lot of money
Good relationships with family Community involvement Creative/artistic pursuits
Helping others Keeping up with the news Getting a good job
Being organized Financial stability Other ________________

Complete the following on a sheet of paper or digital file.
1. Write your top three values.
2. Choose one top value that is a factor in an educational choice you have made. Explain the choice and how the
value was involved. Example: A student who values f nancial stability chooses to take a personal f nance course.

3. Name an area of study that you think would help you live according to this value.

KEY 2.1 Goals reinforce one another.

Long-term Earn a degree

Yearlong Declare major Pass classes

Semester Explore career areas Work with study groups Be in class and on time

Meet with Cut down on
One Month Plan group meetings
academic advisor late-night socializing

Call advisor to set Call friends from class about Study weeknights and
This Week
up appointment getting a group together go out on Friday nights

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