Your Essence / Core Values
The following list contains examples of value or essence words. We will use it to help you develop a
clearer sense of what's most important to you in your life.
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Simply print out this page.
Read through the list once and mark the values that resonate most.
Read through the values that you marked, select the top 20.
Of the top 20, select the top 10 that mean the most to you.
Together, we will discuss why.
Note: As you scan the list below, you may find that while most words have little or no significance to you
(and some may even seem negative to you), there are those words that just jump out and call to you, and
you feel, "Yes, this value is part of me." That is great! The list is lengthy and contains many synonyms but
is certainly not exhaustive. This is merely a guide. There is space at the end of the list to add any unlisted
values.
 Abundance
 Aggressiveness
 Attentiveness
 Acceptance
 Agility
 Attractiveness
 Accessibility
 Alertness
 Audacity
 Accomplishment
 Altruism
 Availability
 Accountability
 Amazement
 Awareness
 Accuracy
 Ambition
 Awe
 Achievement
 Amusement
 Balance
 Acknowledgement
 Anticipation
 Beauty
 Activeness
 Appreciation
 Being the best
 Adaptability
 Approachability
 Belonging
 Adoration
 Approval
 Benevolence
 Adroitness
 Art
 Bliss
 Advancement
 Articulacy
 Boldness
 Adventure
 Artistry
 Bravery
 Affection
 Assertiveness
 Brilliance
 Affluence
 Assurance
 Buoyancy
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 Calmness
 Conformity
 Dependability
 Camaraderie
 Congruency
 Depth
 Candor
 Connection
 Desire
 Capability
 Consciousness
 Determination
 Care
 Conservation
 Devotion
 Carefulness
 Consistency
 Devoutness
 Celebrity
 Contentment
 Dexterity
 Certainty
 Continuity
 Dignity
 Challenge
 Contribution
 Diligence
 Change
 Control
 Direction
 Charity
 Conviction
 Directness
 Charm
 Conviviality
 Discipline
 Chastity
 Coolness
 Discovery
 Cheerfulness
 Cooperation
 Discretion
 Clarity
 Cordiality
 Diversity
 Cleanliness
 Correctness
 Dominance
 Clear-mindedness
 Country
 Dreaming
 Cleverness
 Courage
 Drive
 Closeness
 Courtesy
 Duty
 Comfort
 Craftiness
 Dynamism
 Commitment
 Creativity
 Eagerness
 Community
 Credibility
 Ease
 Compassion
 Cunning
 Economy
 Competence
 Curiosity
 Ecstasy
 Competition
 Daring
 Education
 Completion
 Decisiveness
 Effectiveness
 Composure
 Decorum
 Efficiency
 Concentration
 Deference
 Elation
 Confidence
 Delight
 Elegance
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 Empathy
 Ferocity
 Heart
 Encouragement
 Fidelity
 Helpfulness
 Endurance
 Fierceness
 Heroism
 Energy
 Financial independence
 Holiness
 Enjoyment
 Firmness
 Honesty
 Entertainment
 Fitness
 Honor
 Enthusiasm
 Flexibility
 Hopefulness
 Environmentalism
 Flow
 Hospitality
 Ethics
 Fluency
 Humility
 Euphoria
 Focus
 Humor
 Excellence
 Fortitude
 Hygiene
 Excitement
 Frankness
 Imagination
 Exhilaration
 Freedom
 Impact
 Expectancy
 Friendliness
 Impartiality
 Expediency
 Friendship
 Independence
 Experience
 Frugality
 Individuality
 Expertise
 Fun
 Industry
 Exploration
 Gallantry
 Influence
 Expressiveness
 Generosity
 Ingenuity
 Extravagance
 Gentility
 Inquisitiveness
 Extroversion
 Giving
 Insightfulness
 Exuberance
 Grace
 Inspiration
 Fairness
 Gratitude
 Integrity
 Faith
 Gregariousness
 Intellect
 Fame
 Growth
 Intelligence
 Family
 Guidance
 Intensity
 Fascination
 Happiness
 Intimacy
 Fashion
 Harmony
 Intrepidness
 Fearlessness
 Health
 Introspection
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 Introversion
 Mellowness
 Persuasiveness
 Intuition
 Meticulousness
 Philanthropy
 Intuitiveness
 Mindfulness
 Piety
 Inventiveness
 Modesty
 Playfulness
 Investing
 Motivation
 Pleasantness
 Involvement
 Mysteriousness
 Pleasure
 Joy
 Nature
 Poise
 Judiciousness
 Neatness
 Polish
 Justice
 Nerve
 Popularity
 Keenness
 Non-conformity
 Potency
 Kindness
 Obedience
 Power
 Knowledge
 Open-mindedness
 Practicality
 Leadership
 Openness
 Pragmatism
 Learning
 Optimism
 Precision
 Liberation
 Order
 Preparedness
 Liberty
 Organization
 Presence
 Lightness
 Originality
 Pride
 Liveliness
 Outdoors
 Privacy
 Logic
 Outlandishness
 Proactivity
 Longevity
 Outrageousness
 Professionalism
 Love
 Partnership
 Prosperity
 Loyalty
 Patience
 Prudence
 Majesty
 Passion
 Punctuality
 Making a difference
 Peace
 Purity
 Marriage
 Perceptiveness
 Rationality
 Mastery
 Perfection
 Realism
 Maturity
 Perkiness
 Reason
 Meaning
 Perseverance
 Reasonableness
 Meekness
 Persistence
 Recognition
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 Recreation
 Self-reliance
 Strength
 Refinement
 Self-respect
 Structure
 Reflection
 Sensitivity
 Success
 Relaxation
 Sensuality
 Support
 Reliability
 Serenity
 Supremacy
 Relief
 Service
 Surprise
 Religiousness
 Sexiness
 Sympathy
 Reputation
 Sexuality
 Synergy
 Resilience
 Sharing
 Teaching
 Resolution
 Shrewdness
 Teamwork
 Resolve
 Significance
 Temperance
 Resourcefulness
 Silence
 Thankfulness
 Respect
 Silliness
 Thoroughness
 Responsibility
 Simplicity
 Thoughtfulness
 Rest
 Sincerity
 Thrift
 Restraint
 Skillfulness
 Tidiness
 Reverence
 Solidarity
 Timeliness
 Richness
 Solitude
 Traditionalism
 Rigor
 Sophistication
 Tranquility
 Sacredness
 Soundness
 Transcendence
 Sacrifice
 Speed
 Trust
 Sagacity
 Spirit
 Trustworthiness
 Saintliness
 Spirituality
 Truth
 Sanguinity
 Spontaneity
 Understanding
 Satisfaction
 Spunk
 Unflappability
 Science
 Stability
 Uniqueness
 Security
 Status
 Unity
 Self-control
 Stealth
 Usefulness
 Selflessness
 Stillness
 Utility
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 Variety
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 Victory
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 Vigor
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 Virtue
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 Vision
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 Vitality
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 Vivacity
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 Volunteering
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 Warm-heartedness
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 Warmth
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 Watchfulness
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 Wealth
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 Willfulness
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 Willingness
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 Winning
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 Wisdom
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 Wittiness
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 Wonder
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 Worthiness
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 Youthfulness
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 Zeal
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