8 Pillar Resilience Challenge

Here is a list of core values and personal attributes that are useful in understanding your personal meaning. Meaning is a very important component of general life satisfaction. You can use this list as a reference when doing work in Pillar 8 (Find Your Meaning). Finding the values that are most important to us and ranking them in importance, can help us find direction.

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200 Core Values: Thematic Groupings

The following groupings are synthesized from leading values lists and coaching resources, including The Wellness Universe, The Unscripted Femme, and Scott Jeffrey’s comprehensive values guide.

Personal Growth & Mindset

• Growth

• Learning

• Curiosity

• Self-awareness

• Self-discipline

• Self-expression

• Authenticity

• Creativity

• Passion

• Wisdom

• Open-mindedness

• Innovation

• Spirituality

• Insight

• Mindfulness

• Knowledge

• Reflection

• Exploration

• Clarity

• Confidence

• Determination

• Grit

• Presence

• Inner peace

• Simplicity

Relationships & Emotional Connection

• Love

• Empathy

• Kindness

• Compassion

• Friendship

• Respect

• Connection

• Support

• Loyalty

• Family

• Community

• Intimacy

• Belonging

• Gratitude

• Understanding

• Forgiveness

• Trust

• Humility

• Listening

• Presence with others

• Acceptance

• Appreciation

• Patience

• Unity

• Inclusion

Achievement & Ambition

• Success

• Achievement

• Growth mindset

• Hard work

• Ambition

• Excellence

• Professionalism

• Dedication

• Motivation

• Discipline

• Efficiency

• Leadership

• Mastery

• Challenge

• Diligence

• Competence

• Accomplishment

• Competitiveness

• Reliability

• Persistence

• Risk-taking

• Focus

• Initiative

• Resourcefulness

• Progress

Integrity & Ethics

• Honesty

• Integrity

• Responsibility

• Accountability

• Justice

• Fairness

• Courage

• Honor

• Transparency

• Sincerity

• Ethical behavior

• Morality

• Decency

• Truth

• Principled

• Righteousness

• Respect for others

• Consistency

• Loyalty to values

• Uprightness

Freedom, Identity & Expression

• Freedom

• Independence

• Autonomy

• Choice

• Self-reliance

• Sovereignty

• Flexibility

• Self-determination

• Free will

• Adventure

• Exploration

• Non-conformity

• Individuality

• Liberty

• Uniqueness

• Authentic expression

• Wanderlust

• Unconventionality

• Empowerment

• Boldness

Well-being & Lifestyle

• Health

• Wellness

• Balance

• Simplicity

• Joy

• Peace

• Calm

• Fun

• Happiness

• Relaxation

• Nature

• Beauty

• Vitality

• Tranquility

• Rest

• Playfulness

• Comfort

• Contentment

• Presence

• Ease

• Intuition

• Nourishment

• Flow

• Wholeness

• Spaciousness

Contribution & Service

• Generosity

• Service

• Altruism

• Volunteering

• Contribution

• Caring

• Stewardship

• Citizenship

• Mentoring

• Giving back

• Social impact

• Compassion

• Responsibility to others

• Social justice

• Environmentalism

• Advocacy

• Purpose

• Supportiveness

• Activism

• Uplifting others

Faith, Meaning & Legacy

• Faith

• Spirituality

• Religion

• Hope

• Devotion

• Sacredness

• Purpose

• Transcendence

• Meditation

• Prayer

• Belief

• Worship

• Humility

• Forgiveness

• Wisdom

• Legacy

• Meaning

• Introspection

• Awakening

• Destiny

Vision, Planning & Structure

• Direction

• Organization

• Structure

• Simplicity

• Focus

• Clarity

• Intention

• Planning

• Preparation

• Prioritization

Inspiration, Expression & Joy

• Magic

• Inspiration

• Imagination

• Beauty

• Wonder

• Celebration

• Lightness

• Humor

• Storytelling