I’ve noticed a recurring theme with clients where there’s a yearning for more self-worth. I’ve come to a place where I think this is a very common and deeply human phenomenon.

These remarkable humans have so much to offer, they care about contributing immensely, they want to make meaningful moves or lead boldly. Yet sometimes they hold back, doubt creeps in and they question whether they’re “too much” or “not enough.”

This is where values work often finds its way in. Values, integrated with other developmental and healing work, become a powerful way to remember who we are at our core. Personally and professionally, claiming and embodying my top two values of Courage and Integrity has offered profound meaning and grounding.

When we’re clear on our values, what they mean to us, how to spot when we’re in or out of alignment, and what it looks like to embody them, we strengthen our authenticity.

When we are in alignment with our values, we show up with more self-trust, clarity, and healthy grit. We apologize less for things that don’t require apologies. And whether or not things go our way, we can place our hands on our hearts and know we stayed true to ourselves.

What would change if you stopped contorting and started honoring what matters most to you?

Grateful to the work of Moving The Human Spirit and one of the best facilitators I’ve ever had the gift of learning with, Laurie Hillis and her exceptional delivery of the Dare to Lead curriculum to reinforce the power of living courageously through our values.

May your values and more fervor be with you.

Eva