Everyday Better with Leah Smart Core Values 101: A Step-by-Step Guide for Finding Your Inner Compass
Nov 18, 2025
Join personal growth educator Amanda Hilton as she dives deep into the importance of defining core values for decision-making. She shares insightful prompts to help identify what resonates most with you and emphasizes that unnamed values can leave you adrift. Amanda and the host discuss practical exercises like using reflective journaling and even pet peeves to uncover deeper values. Learn how to group these values into actionable themes and apply them in your daily life for clarity and confidence.
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Socialized Mind Versus Self-Authorship
- Many people operate from a 'socialized mind' that follows external expectations rather than internal values.
- Moving to a 'self-authoring mind' requires defining your own values to guide decisions.
Career Offer That Exposed Misaligned Values
- Leah recalled being offered a major career move to Chicago that felt wrong despite external approval.
- That gut reaction pushed her to reconsider values and career direction instead of following expectations.
Cultural Values Aren't Always Enough
- Cultural values can be useful but insufficient when life gets messy or decisions feel wrong.
- Personal values act as a more reliable internal compass during seismic life shifts.
