Clarify Your Values

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Instructions: Review and respond to the questions below.

Reflection: Consider two recent work, volunteer, or other real-world experiences and respond to the questions below.
- Think of one experience that you really enjoyed. What made it enjoyable? What values were honored or reinforced during this experience?
- Think of one experience that you did not enjoy. What made it frustrating? What values were violated or in conflict during this experience?
Select: Browse the career values below, and find 10 that resonate with you. Feel free to come up with your own as well.

Health equity	Communication	Advocacy	Freedom	Commitment
Community engagement	Relationships	Evidence-based practice	Creativity	Accountability
Continuous learning	Loyalty	Empathy	High earnings	Ethics
Innovation	Environmental responsibility	Compassion	Respect	Prevention
Critical thinking	Helping others	Transparency	Fun & Humor	Security
Autonomy	Social justice	Growth	Belonging	Mission-driven
Collaboration	Sustainability	Recognition	Stability	Integrity
Diversity	Supporting underserved communities	Efficiency	Variety	Excellence
Fair compensation	Partnerships	Curiosity	Stability	Challenging
Flexible work locations	Parental or family leave	Flexible scheduling	Health insurance	Work-life balance
(add your own)

Narrow: Now choose 5 truly non-negotiable values. A non-negotiable is something you absolutely will not compromise on or give up, regardless of the circumstances. It's a firm boundary or requirement that you consider essential and unchangeable. This does not mean you are letting go of other values. You are just prioritizing what is non-negotiable in your professional life right now. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Add your values to the Self-Study Summary