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Send us Fan MailWhat’s Your Value?Episode 19We are going to be talking about goal setting over the next month in preparation for the Inevitable New Year’s Resolutions! Studies show that only 8% of Americans who make New Year’s Resolutions actually keep them and 80% have failed by the beginning of Feb. (Google) We still do them year after year, we love the idea of starting something fresh, why we like starting on Monday. Why do we fail?Self sabotage Fear of failureFear of successLack of disciplineAnd many other great reasons..So why are defining our values important toward meeting our goals?We need to know our why. Simon Sinek, author of the book Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Finding Purpose for You and Your Team, writes that “it is only when you understand your “why” (or your purpose) that you’ll be more capable of pursuing the things that give you fulfillment. It will serve as your point of reference for all your actions and decisions from this moment on, allowing you to measure your progress and know when you have met your goals.”So how do we figure out our core values or our “pieces of why”?Our values go together to build our why, for example, one of my top values is humor, so when I look for my purpose, I want to be able to have fun and find humor. Doesn’t mean I would do stand up, just means that humor is important to me and if things get too serious, I don’t find much value in it.The Major Benefits of Knowing Your “Why”1.It provides clarity in your life.2.It infuses you with passion for your goals.3.It keeps you focused on your goals.4.It helps you live healthier and longer.•Numerous studies have shown that having a purpose in life leads to longer lifespans in older adults5.It helps you develop resilience.6.It allows you to live a life with integrity.How do you find your why?Journaling and self-reflection, learning and knowing yourself and the things you care about.Think about what you can do to make other’s lives betterWhat are some things that “make time fly” where are you most happy?Think back to what you liked to do as a kid Look at your strengths, when do people ask for your help?What would you do if you were out of time?What do you like to teach?What do you talk about most?These questions can help guide you to find that purpose or value statement, also asking the why behind these things, known as the “5 Why process” Example: I liked to play basketball when I was a kid…why…why…and so on…In research led by University College London and published in The Lancet, research respondents who felt that they had a sense of purpose or meaning in their lives were shown to live longer than those who did notAction items: Think about the things that make you ticWrite them down and prioritize/number them.Write the top 5 down and put them somewhere that you can see them and reflect on them.Verse for today:Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show