Values & Purpose Framework

Systematic approach to discovering your core values, defining your purpose, and aligning your life with what matters most.

Values Discovery Process

Step 1: Values Assessment

Identify your core values through reflection and analysis.

• Peak Experiences: When were you most fulfilled?
• Values List: Select from comprehensive values inventory
• Ranking Exercise: Prioritize your top 5-7 values
• Definition: Define what each value means to you specifically

Step 2: Values Integration

Align your daily actions with your identified values.

• Life Areas: Career, relationships, health, finances, personal growth
• Gap Analysis: Where are you living vs. not living your values?
• Action Planning: Specific steps to increase alignment

Purpose Discovery Framework

The Purpose Formula

Purpose = What you love + What you're good at + What the world needs + What you can be paid for

Key Questions for Purpose Discovery

• What problems do you naturally want to solve?
• What activities make you lose track of time?
• What would you do if money wasn't a factor?
• What change do you want to see in the world?
• What would you regret not trying?

Implementation Strategy

Daily Practices

• Morning Intention: Start each day by connecting with your purpose
• Decision Filter: Use values as criteria for choices
• Evening Reflection: Review alignment with values and purpose
• Values Reminders: Visual cues and regular check-ins

Regular Reviews

• Weekly: Assess values alignment in major decisions
• Monthly: Review progress toward purpose-driven goals
• Quarterly: Major life area assessment and adjustment
• Annually: Complete values and purpose review

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." - Ralph Waldo Emerson