1. VALUES

2. What are Values? Anything in life that is important to us.
Qualities, characteristics, or ideas about which we feel strongly.
They determine how we live and how we tell the difference between right and wrong.

3. VALUES… They affect our decisions, goals & behavior.
Values define what is of worth,
what is beneficial, and what
is harmful
Values are standards to guide
your action, judgments, and
attitudes
Values are personal

4. Two types of Values Tangible: Material things in our life
Things that cost money to obtain.
Ex. Jewelry, cars, clothes, etc.
Intangible:
Non-material things in our life
They don’t cost money.
Ex. Love, honesty, kindness, etc.

5. Where do we get values?
Values come from our homes, school, society, friends, TV, church, music, books, families, culture, etc.
Different people and things influence you at different ages:
Ages 1-7: Parents
Ages 8-13: Teachers, Heroes
Ages 14-20: Peers
Ages 21+: Your values are
established, but you may test
your values from time to time.

6. If you remain in touch with your values, you will achieve your goals
If you remain in touch with your values, you will achieve your goals. Base everyday choices on your values and goals. Don’t climb a ladder that’s leaning against the wrong wall.

7. What are goals?
Plans you make to help you reach or accomplish something in the future
TWO TYPES:
Short-Term Goals: accomplished quickly, usually within 1-3 days
EX. Doing dishes, finishing a paper, etc.
Long-Term Goals: take longer to accomplish, possibly within months or even years
EX. Graduating from High school, getting a job, etc.
Achieving your short-term goals will help you reach your long-term goals.

8. Personal Pyramid
Daily Tasks
Intermediate Goals
Long Term Goals
VALUES

9. MY VALUES