How Value Alignment Drives Motivation

Do you know your values? Have you ever explored how they align – or don’t align – to your daily work or even life for that matter?I’ve realized in my coaching practice that these are two big questions that are often overlooked.  When you’re out of sync it can feel like you’re against the current, instead of being in flow with the current.  When you are consistently taking action that is against your values – or against your subconscious – you are creating a certain friction or stress within yourself and your pushed to exert more mental energy.  You may even feel burnout or trapped.  In coaching professionals across industries, I consistently see a pattern: when people feel disengaged or "stuck," it’s not necessarily because they’re in the wrong job or company—it’s because they’re doing the job disconnected from what drives them at a deeper level.  A competitive salary or perk isn’t always enough to sustain your motivation over time.  It may be time to get clear on what truly matters to you—and how to bring more of that into your work.

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