Values

I believe that the majority of our values are cultivated by our parents, siblings, and family members, as they spend the best of your first 18 years with you. Most people have various "second homes" at their best friend's houses so that could be a place that values develop. If school is a place where children feel at home, teachers or principles can have an impact on growth and value formation as well.

I think where values come from is undoubtedly important, however, I think the strength of instillment to the point that these values can hold on through 21 years is far more important. Sometimes we do forget what we stand for and who we are in the midst of schoolwork, work, petty drama, but at the end of the day it is important to be able to go to bed and say that you, and your values, were present in everything that was done.

 I am very bad about dedicating time to myself if there are other things that need to be done. I love deadlines, even though I procrastinate sometimes. I love being busy because it makes me feel like I am doing something with my life. I think that for me, my values are renewed when I make time for myself to reflect. I really love to drive. It clears my head like none other when I hold the wheel and just go, sometimes in silence,  sometimes listening to music that forces me to get some tears out. When I am truly alone, my values come back into focus. Who I am and what I stand for is clear. When I reflect on what I value, I can again work towards achieving tasks that align with my values, which also align with my organizations values. Sometimes it takes completely removing myself from the day to day to truly take  in life; I used to think that was time that could be used studying. I now know that is time that I need to keep me sane!

This week: I commit to GIVING MYSELF A BREAK! geesh. I have been sick for 8 days and counting and I'm really tired of laying in bed. I am ready to enjoy life and take a me vacation.