Living Life by Our Values

Every day we make choices which affect the way we feel about ourselves and the world around us. It is amazing when we break them down, how often we make choices based on the opinions and pressures of others, rather than what we feel to be right for us. We live by the values of others instead of our own.

This is easily done because of how important our relationships as humans. We feel validated as people when those we love or respect give us the affirmation we crave. This becomes a challenge when we unwittingly make choices which don’t align with our own values. Many times we become unhappy because our values have become lost to us, and our life is only worth something if someone approves of what you choose to do with it.

Therapy can help you discover what it is that you value most about life. The process can help you explore and understand your thoughts and behaviours and provide tools to help them align with those beliefs. This can impact your overall happiness and satisfaction immensely.

If this is something you’d like to explore, contact me through ds@davidsheppardcounselling.co.uk

Or explore other registered therapists https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/how-to-find-a-therapist/

 

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