Building Success Within
Every day we find ourselves in an endless routine of waking up, going to work or classes, coming back home, going to bed, and repeating. Would this be considered a meaningful life for you? A meaningful life is defined as “a construct having to do with the purpose, significance, fulfillment, and satisfaction of life.” But what is a meaningful life? What are the values that make life meaningful for someone, and is it the same for everyone?
In a study conducted by the Pew Research Center across 17 countries, they found the most and least common values of a meaningful life around the world. The universal value that gives people the most meaning in life is family, followed closely by occupation and health.
Family is the value that most people think of when defining a meaningful life. For some, it is being able to spend time with family and watch their accomplishments in life. However, it is the close relationships of others that support you through tough times and give you a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Your life has meaning to others; they desire your presence and cherish their time with you.
Occupation is a value that is highly considered by people because it gives their lives meaning. It is the feeling of pride and satisfaction for yourself for getting through one portion of life. It describes one’s identity and gives structure to our lives, as without a job, what would we do? It is fulfilling for some to work through challenges to be able to appreciate the simpler things in their lives.
Health is a very important value in life; some countries value it more than others, but it can be an overlooked value. Without proper physical and mental health, it can be difficult to enjoy your life. With proper physical and mental health, you have more freedom to enjoy what you want and find more fulfillment and satisfaction in everyday activities.
Are You Masking Your Real Self? Here's How to Stop. (7-Page Guide Inside)
Are you tired of being constantly concerned about fitting in, disappointing someone, saying the wrong words, or disguising your frustration? Would you like to finally step into the world as the TRUE YOU? Access the blog for the 5-Step Process to Ignite Your Core Values and listen to our podcast episode on authenticity.
As a noun, the word "mask" refers to a covering for all or part of the face that is worn to conceal one's identity.
As a verb, to "mask" means to disguise, hide one's intentions, to cover or conceal.
And the third, less obvious societal reference, are the masks we all wear to:
Fit In
Hide Our Fears
Avoid Embarrassment and Rejection
Suppress Our Sincerity and Vulnerability
And the LONGER we wear these societal masks and the MORE people we wear them for, the more TIRED we become!
YOUR JOURNEY TO AUTHENTICITY
One way to start your foundation of authenticity is to think about your core values.
What are the core values?
They are the principles and beliefs that guide the way you live, work, and interact with others.
And SIMPLY figuring out your TOP 3 VALUES and aligning your thoughts and actions with them can lead to LIFE-CHANGING RESULTS!
SIGN UP BELOW to DOWNLOAD our exclusive 7-Page Reignite Your Values Guide and work through the questions and checklists to determine your core values.
Then think about the actions that you must start and/or stop to be in alignment with those core values!
Now, be gentle with yourself. This may take one person 3 days, another 30 days and another 3 months.
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Every other Sunday, on The Fine Art of Doing Things Badly podcast, our global storytellers share how they unveil the masks of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty to discover their inner strength. We hope their stories continue to inspire you!
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