Your Values Shape Your LIfe. Having a belief in something larger than ourselves can provide comfort, especially during life’s challenging moments. When faced with uncertainty, many turn to their faith or a guiding philosophy to help them stay grounded. At Leap Retirement, we dive deep into understanding your values through exercises like creating your two key values, your “I AM” statement, and your “Why.” This reflection helps you define your priorities and understand what truly matters in life. Create yours here.
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Your Values shape your life. It’s important to reflect on the relationship between your material possessions, your desires and the condition of your heart.
What We Value Shapes Us: Our “treasure” reveals our true priorities and values. What we focus on most will define who we are.
Money and Possessions Aren’t Evil, But: It’s not that wealth is inherently wrong, but it can become a distraction or a false source of security.
Materialism Can Lead to Worry: A focus on earthly treasures often leads to anxiety. Trusting in a higher power’s provision leads to peace.
Examine What You Value: We are encouraged to regularly assess where we place our trust and focus. Do our actions and thoughts align with our true values, or do they reflect a stronger attachment to worldly things?
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What Does Your Focus Reveal About Your Values?
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Reevaluate Your Priorities. Take a few moments to reflect on your current values. What do you place the most focus on in your day-to-day life? Write down a list of your top five priorities—be honest about what they are, whether they are material or intangible. Then, consider how much time, energy, and thought you devote to each one.
Next, ask yourself: Do these priorities align with your deeper values? Are they helping you grow or causing unnecessary stress and worry? If you find that material possessions or worldly success are taking up too much of your mental space, consider adjusting your focus toward things that truly bring peace and purpose, such as relationships, personal growth, or spiritual well-being.
By regularly reassessing where you place your trust, you can move toward a life that reflects what truly matters.