Knowing vs. acting on your values

How to make your values more accessible

Perhaps it’s the fast-paced modern life, the relentless busyness, information overload, the fear of missing out, or the discomfort of commitment. Whatever the reason, many of us find ourselves caught in a common dilemma: a wide gap between talking about our values and truly living them out.  

We openly share our values yet struggle to translate them into tangible behaviours. Many people claim that openness to novelty and life challenges is a core value, but they frequently find themselves avoiding difficult situations or refraining from behaviours that expose them to new experiences.