{"id":4805,"date":"2023-02-22T17:54:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T17:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indeedflex.com\/blog\/grow-with-indeed-flex-values\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T14:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:51:02","slug":"grow-with-indeed-flex-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indeedflex.com\/blog\/for-flexers\/grow-with-indeed-flex-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow with Indeed Flex: Values"},"content":{"rendered":"

You received a link to this article in your email because you signed up for Grow with Indeed Flex.<\/span><\/i> \u00a0 \u201cI have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.\u201d – Michelle Obama<\/b> Values are the beliefs, principles, and ideals that drive your behavior and, crucially, your decision making.\u00a0 They\u2019re the things that you feel are important in the way you live and work. Your values are a fundamental part of who you are, and they\u2019re completely unique to you.<\/span> When your words and actions match your values, life is usually good \u2013 you’re satisfied and content. But when these don’t align with your personal values, that’s when things feel… wrong. This can be a real source of unhappiness. This is why when considering your career, it\u2019s essential to understand your values.<\/span> Do you currently have a good understanding of your values?<\/span> How Your Values Help You<\/b> Act as your career compass. <\/b>When your values are clear, you can use them to guide your decisions. You make decisions that align with your values and pass on the things that don\u2019t. They can give you a sense of direction when you aren’t sure how to proceed. Knowing what\u2019s truly important to you enables you to set personal and professional goals as well as direction. Your values can act as the \u2018compass\u2019 to guide you.\u00a0<\/span> Improve your relationships. <\/b>Sharing values helps you to communicate more effectively with others. If you know what\u2019s important to somebody and they know what\u2019s important to you, this can help you articulate thoughts and feelings effectively. When people share similar values, they\u2019re more likely to have a positive and productive relationship.\u00a0<\/span> Find happiness at work.<\/b> When you live in accordance with your values, you feel more fulfilled and satisfied with your life. When you work in an environment that doesn\u2019t align with your values, you might have a sense of inner conflict, which drives poor behavior leading to unhappiness. Knowing your values allows you to bring your whole self to work and make choices that will leave you feeling more content with your career.\u00a0<\/span> How your values are formed<\/b> You start forming your values from the moment you\u2019re born. As a small child,you absorb the world around you without question. This is when you learn a sense of right and wrong. It\u2019s often referred to as the \u2018imprint period\u2019 or \u2018spongey phase.\u2019\u00a0<\/span> Then between the ages of 8 and 13 years old, you progress tothe \u2018modeling period\u2019 or \u2018copy-cat phase\u2019 when you try lots of different behaviors, imitating those who appeal to you.<\/span> As you enter your teenage years more fully, you enter the \u2018rebel phase\u2019 or \u2018socialization period\u2019. Between the ages of 14 and 21, you drastically increase the number of people you regularly interact with, so naturally you start to test out more ideas and behaviors to see what resonates with you. Often this period is a phase of personal conflict as you may start to challenge some previously held beliefsr.\u00a0<\/span> As you move into your early twenties, your values are generally fully formed. From this point on they start to influence your consistent behavior and feelings of happiness or conflict.\u00a0<\/span> Evergreen, or ever changing?\u00a0<\/b> While your values are generally built during your early development, they can still change over time. They\u2019re created through a combination of your environment, your role models, your lived experiences, and your cognitive development. Therefore as you gain new experiences, perspectives, and insights – your values may change.<\/span> Identifying your values<\/b> Most people struggle to articulate their values, so if this is a completely new concept to you, don\u2019t worry. Iit is for a lot of us. It takes time to really understand yours, and even longer to learn how to integrate them into your career.,but it\u2019s worth the effort. Values have the most transformational impact with regards to taking control of your career, finding happiness, and achieving success.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 Recommended Read: <\/span>Find Your Why – Simon Sinek<\/span><\/a> Recommended Watch: <\/span>Core Values – Your Inner Compass<\/span><\/a> (14 mins)<\/span> Recommended\u00a0 Listen: <\/span>How Knowing Your Values Unlocks Career Happiness<\/span><\/a> (39 mins)<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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You received a link to this article in your email because you signed up for Grow with Indeed Flex.<\/span><\/i> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values - and follow my own moral compass - then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.\u201d - Michelle Obama<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Values are the beliefs, principles, and ideals that drive your behavior and, crucially, your decision making.\u00a0 They\u2019re the things that you feel are important in the way you live and work. Your values are a fundamental part of who you are, and they\u2019re completely unique to you.<\/span> When your words and actions match your values, life is usually good \u2013 you're satisfied and content. But when these don't align with your personal values, that's when things feel... wrong. This can be a real source of unhappiness. This is why when considering your career, it\u2019s essential to understand your values.<\/span> Do you currently have a good understanding of your values?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How Your Values Help You<\/b> Act as your career compass<\/b><\/p>\r\n

When your values are clear, you can use them to guide your decisions. You make decisions that align with your values and pass on the things that don\u2019t. They can give you a sense of direction when you aren't sure how to proceed. Knowing what\u2019s truly important to you enables you to set personal and professional goals as well as direction. Your values can act as the \u2018compass\u2019 to guide you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Improve your relationships<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Sharing values helps you to communicate more effectively with others. If you know what\u2019s important to somebody and they know what\u2019s important to you, this can help you articulate thoughts and feelings effectively. When people share similar values, they\u2019re more likely to have a positive and productive relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Find happiness at work<\/b><\/p>\r\n

When you live in accordance with your values, you feel more fulfilled and satisfied with your life. When you work in an environment that doesn\u2019t align with your values, you might have a sense of inner conflict, which drives poor behavior leading to unhappiness. Knowing your values allows you to bring your whole self to work and make choices that will leave you feeling more content with your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How your values are formed<\/b><\/p>\r\n

You start forming your values from the moment you\u2019re born. As a small child,you absorb the world around you without question. This is when you learn a sense of right and wrong. It\u2019s often referred to as the \u2018imprint period\u2019 or \u2018spongey phase.\u2019\u00a0<\/span> Then between the ages of 8 and 13 years old, you progress tothe \u2018modeling period\u2019 or \u2018copy-cat phase\u2019 when you try lots of different behaviors, imitating those who appeal to you.<\/span> As you enter your teenage years more fully, you enter the \u2018rebel phase\u2019 or \u2018socialization period\u2019. Between the ages of 14 and 21, you drastically increase the number of people you regularly interact with, so naturally you start to test out more ideas and behaviors to see what resonates with you. Often this period is a phase of personal conflict as you may start to challenge some previously held beliefsr.\u00a0<\/span> As you move into your early twenties, your values are generally fully formed. From this point on they start to influence your consistent behavior and feelings of happiness or conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Evergreen, or ever changing?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n

While your values are generally built during your early development, they can still change over time. They\u2019re created through a combination of your environment, your role models, your lived experiences, and your cognitive development. Therefore as you gain new experiences, perspectives, and insights - your values may change.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Identifying your values<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Most people struggle to articulate their values, so if this is a completely new concept to you, don\u2019t worry. Iit is for a lot of us. It takes time to really understand yours, and even longer to learn how to integrate them into your career,but it\u2019s worth the effort. Values have the most transformational impact with regards to taking control of your career, finding happiness, and achieving success.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Recommended Read: <\/strong>Find Your Why - Simon Sinek<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n

Recommended Watch: <\/strong>Core Values - Your Inner Compass<\/span><\/a> (14 mins)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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