What Are Values?

Deeply held beliefs about right, wrong, good, and bad

Aug 10, 2006

The definition of Values from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

Values

Definition: Values are deeply held beliefs about what is good, right, and appropriate. Values are deep-seated and remain constant over time. We accumulate our values from childhood based on teachings and observations of our parents, teachers, religious leaders, and other influential and powerful people.

Example: Jennifer felt stressed out and didn't know what to do when her boss implied she should lie to a client; honesty is one of Jennifer's most deeply held values.

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