Time and Attention 155: Values-Based Goals
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Sep 11, 2025 Discover how to set goals rooted in your personal values. Explore the link between values and procrastination, and learn strategies to combat it. The discussion unveils a new course designed to align your goals with what truly matters to you. Understand how intrinsic values play a crucial role in motivation and goal attainment. By editing your goals to fit your values, you can enhance your pursuit of meaning and fulfillment. It's all about finding excitement in your journey!
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Values Are Core Motivations
- Values are fundamental motivations that drive behavior along continua like self vs. others and conserve vs. change.
- Schwartz's research shows 12 core human values that predict what motivates us in any moment.
Identify Which Values Drive You
- Take a validated values test or reflect on the 12 core values to identify which motivate you most.
- Use that awareness to prioritize goals that align with your highest values.
Edit Goals To Match Your Values
- When a task feels meaningless, examine which of your values it conflicts with and edit the goal to align with a motivating value.
- Reframe outcomes so the same actions connect to a value that naturally motivates you.
