Day 5 - Aligning with Your Values 🌟

Author

Jim Walker
December 06, 2024

“The secret to success is alignment with your purpose.”
— Jack Canfield


Values and purpose: two words we hear often, yet rarely pause to deeply consider. Your values are the principles that define who you are and what truly matters to you. They are your why. Your purpose, on the other hand, is the bigger-picture reason for what you do.

Think of values as the roots of a tree—grounding and nourishing your daily decisions. Purpose is the canopy—the higher calling that grows from those roots, spreading outward into the world. When values and purpose align, they create unstoppable energy and clarity, guiding you toward sustainable momentum.

Let’s look at a few iconic examples:

  • Mahatma Gandhi: Values: Nonviolence and truth. Purpose: Leading India to independence through peaceful resistance.

  • Oprah Winfrey: Values: Empowerment and authenticity. Purpose: Helping others live their best lives through storytelling and connection.

  • Albert Einstein: Values: Curiosity and creativity. Purpose: Expanding human understanding of the universe.

  • Malala Yousafzai: Values: Education and equality. Purpose: Advocating for girls’ right to education worldwide.

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Values: Innovation and beauty. Purpose: Bridging science and art to reveal the world’s wonders.

Each of these individuals rooted their actions in clear values and connected them to a compelling purpose. The result? Lives of extraordinary impact and sustainable momentum. Today, we’ll uncover your core values, define your purpose, and align them with your goals.

Step 1: Uncover Your Core Values 🌱

💡 Values are your internal compass. They guide your decisions and ensure your goals resonate with what you care about most. Without this clarity, it’s easy to get lost chasing external success that feels empty.

🌟 Activity: Discover Your Core Values

Take 15 minutes to reflect:

  1. Write down 10 things that are most important to you (e.g., authenticity, growth, connection).

  2. Narrow the list to your top 3-5 values.
    Example: If authenticity is a value, ask yourself: "Am I showing up as my true self every day?"

Step 2: Define Your Purpose 🌟

💡 Purpose gives your values a direction. It answers the question, “Why am I here, and what am I striving to contribute?” While values ground you, purpose gives you wings.

🌟 Activity: Connect Values to Purpose

  1. Look at your top values.

  2. Ask: What kind of impact do I want these values to create in the world?
    Example: If growth is a value, your purpose might involve helping others expand their potential or continuously improving yourself.


Step 3: Align Goals with Values and Purpose 🎯

💡 Goals fueled by aligned values and purpose create intrinsic motivation. This ensures you’re working on things that truly matter, making your efforts more meaningful and sustainable.

🌟 Activity: Audit Your Goals

  1. Write down your top 3 current goals.

  2. For each goal, ask:

    • Which of my values does this reflect?

    • How does this connect to my purpose?

  3. Adjust any goals that feel disconnected.
    Example: If connection is a value, but none of your goals involve relationships, you might prioritize building stronger connections.


Step 4: Live Values and Purpose Daily 🌅

💡 Alignment isn’t a one-time task—it’s a daily practice. To internalize your values and purpose, reflect on them regularly and integrate them into your routines.

🌟 Activity: Create a Daily Alignment Ritual

  1. Each morning, pick one value to focus on.

  2. Set an intention: How will I live this value today?

  3. Reflect each evening: Did my actions align with my values and purpose?
    Example: For authenticity, you might journal about one way you were true to yourself during the day.

🚀 ROCKET Goals AI Prompt: Clarify Values and Purpose

"Hi ROCKET Goals AI, help me align my values and purpose with my goals. Let’s clarify step-by-step:

  1. What are my top 3-5 core values?

  2. How do these values connect to my sense of purpose?

  3. Which of my current goals align with my values and purpose?

  4. What daily habits can help me live my values consistently?”


🚦 Call to Action: Start Aligning Today

🌟 Your Challenge for Today:

  1. Identify your top 3-5 core values.

  2. Reflect on your sense of purpose and how it connects to your values.

  3. Audit one goal to ensure alignment.

  4. Create a daily ritual to keep values and purpose front and center.

Momentum becomes effortless when your actions are grounded in your values and fueled by your purpose.