Discovering Your Values Through a Powerful Exercise 💭
Reflect on life’s big questions with this eye-opening exercise. 🌟
Have you ever wondered what truly matters in your life? I stumbled upon a transformative exercise from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—a book I highly recommend (seriously, if you haven’t read it, check it out or at least the spark notes!).
Here’s the gist: imagine attending your own funeral. Picture the people who matter most to you—family, friends, coworkers—sharing their thoughts. What do you want them to say about you? When I did this, I realized I wanted to be remembered as loving, supportive, inspirational, and hard-working, someone who brought hope and helped others in my community and beyond.
This exercise led me to create a Personal Mission Statement—a list of values I strive to embody daily. I read it often to stay focused on what’s truly important and avoid distractions. It’s a game-changer.
Oh, and here’s a cool phrase I’ve adopted: Memento Mori (Latin for “Remember Death”). It might sound intense, but it makes me reflect on how I’m spending my time. If these next 15 minutes were my last, would I be okay with it? (Writing this post? Totally fine. 😄)
What’s your take on this? Have you tried anything similar?
#PersonalDevelopment #LifeReflection #ValuesMatter #StephenCovey #MementoMori
