Why Is Values Clarification Important?
Your work will be most fulfilling and satisfying when it is an expression of your core values. The work you do, the company you work for, the customers or clients you serve – all must somehow align with your personal core values. Being clear about what your values are can help you prioritize and resolve conflicts between 2 or more values. For instance, what if you’re considering working for a company that expects you to work long hours, when you place a high value on spending time with your family? How do you reconcile this conflict in values? What if you placed an equally high value on both achievement and family? Discomfort can also occur when there’s a conflict between your personal core values and your way of life. If one of your values is community, but you’re self-employed, you may feel isolated if you don’t build in some regular opportunities for interacting with other people.
