An example
Let’s think back to Alex from the first lesson on values.
As a reminder, Alex is a college student with a passion for engineering and a commitment to achieving success in their field. They faced a dilemma between preparing for a crucial engineering test that could impact their academic performance and spending time with friends. Despite the desire to socialize, Alex prioritized their long-term career goals and chose to dedicate the evening to studying, driven by their values and vision of future success in engineering.
This situation was likely stressful for Alex, because their values include being successful in the future. Being sure to study for an important upcoming test is critical, because they believe that their future depends on the grades they make this semester.
There’s a clear link between what stresses Alex out and their values.
Next, you’ll consider what YOUR top stressors are.