Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity - Morning Motivation - Living in Alignment With Your Core Values | Being Your Authentic Self

Episode Date: June 27, 2023

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Wake Me Up is made possible thanks to the generous help of our advertisers and premium supporters. If you'd like to support Wake Me Up, listen ad-free, and get access to the entire catalog plus bonus episodes, then follow the link in the show notes to sign up for Wake Me Up Premium. Now before our episode begins, here's a quick word from our sponsors. Hey there, and welcome to Wake Me Up. I'm Tyler, as always, and I'm so glad that you chose to be here today. This week, we're talking about discovering and living in alignment with our core values. When we are self-aware enough to know our core values, we're able to make the changes necessary to truly live by them

and to feel the joy and balance that brings when we can be authentically ourselves. If you missed yesterday's episode, then I'd recommend that you go check it out because we did some self-reflection that will teach you what core values are, and it will help you figure out what your personal core values are. Identifying and sticking with core values is a lifelong work, but by the end of these 10 minutes together, you're going to have a big head start, and you'll be able to begin your day feeling centered, clear-minded,

and like the true version of who you really are. And that is a great way to start your day. But before we dive in, let's take one moment just to pause. You give so much of your time to other people. So truly, take this moment just for you. Now, let's take a couple of deep breaths. So inhale, feeling that sensation of the air,

filling your lungs, hold at the top, and then exhale and release. Once more now. Inhale, filling even deeper than before. hold at the top and exhale, release, just let the air fall back out. And if you're in bed, then now is a great time to roll over, make your way up and get your day started. As we're talking about this week, the people who are truly themselves and live life in their own unique way, those people tend to have the deepest sense of happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction with life.

So choose to be one of those people today as you get up and get your day started with that mindset. And feel free to go about your morning routine, making your morning coffee or tea, having a stretch or going for a walk. Whatever you like to do with your morning, you do that. And while you do, I'll just be your companion as I dive into the topic of core values. If you missed yesterday's episode, let me just define what a core values. value is real quickly. Simply put, core values are the fundamental beliefs and highest priorities that drive our behavior. They weave their way through everything we do, every thought we have, and every action we take. Now, your core values might not be something you consciously think about

quite often. You may not be making lists of your values, but each day, the actions that you choose reflect certain beliefs about what's important to you. Those values, in turn, stem from what you've been taught, what you desire, what you're passionate about, how you want to feel, and who you are intrinsically. Identifying and checking in with your values helps you choose habits that support your goals and helps you live a life that you will find fulfilling and happy.

It is inherently a personal journey. because all of us have a different set of core values, and our values change over time. So it's important to check in to see that our actions and choices are really reflecting our true, current core values. Often, our actions reflect values that we've been taught, or values that we think we should have,

rather than the ones we actually feel are true to ourselves. And that can lead to a ton of problems, internal tension, guilt, burnout, emotional coping. A great way to assess your values is to look at where you spend your money and your time. Are you buying things that really mean something to you? Are you spending your time on things that actually bring real value to your life? Your time and your energy are truly the only limited resources you have in life. so what you invest them into is extremely important.

You want to make sure that what you're putting your time into, at least for the most part, makes you feel good and fulfills you on a deeper level. Living in line with our core values, it's a simple yet profound principle, one that has the power to transform our lives and shape our destiny. For when we align our actions with our deeply held beliefs, We unlock a wellspring of purpose and meaning that propels us forward.

In a world that often tempts us to compromise our principles, staying true to our core values becomes all the more vital. Our core values are the guiding stars that illuminate our choices, leading us towards a life of authenticity and fulfillment, or the opposite. When we do live in line with our core values, we become beacons of light, inspiring others to do the same, to step out of the molds we're told that we're supposed to fit into. And the point is not simply to espouse and boast about lofty ideals.

We have to embody them in our everyday actions. Others should know our values not because we speak about them loudly, but because they shine bright and clear through our actions. Living in line with our core values also empowers us to overcome adversity. It fuels our resilience, reminding us of what truly matters when faced with challenges. It's in those moments of hardship that our values shine the brightest, giving us the strength to persevere and the courage to stand up for what is right. Moreover, living in accordance with our core values

cultivates a sense of harmony within the self. We find solace in the knowledge that we're living authentically, unburdened by the weight of hypocrisy, guilt, or regret. It's a transformative experience that brings us closer to our truest selves, enabling us to unleash our full potential and contribute meaningfully to the world around us. Have no doubt that sticking to your core values has its difficulties too. The world is full of temptations.

It's packed with people who will argue that you live incorrectly unless you live in line with their personal values. But the solution to these problems is always there, always ready to aid in your defense, because it lies within you. It is that deeply good and fulfilling, feeling of living the life that you seek, that you desire, that aligns with what truly matters to you. So my friend, embrace the hidden power in your core values.

Strive each day to align your actions and your choices with your deeply held beliefs. For it is through living in line with our core values that we unlock the boundless possibilities of a brighter future. The future we've always dreamed of. Well, that's all I've got for today. I hope you enjoyed this motivational bit and that you're feeling inspired to search yourself for what really matters to you

and then to live in line with it. I promise that there is an endless amount of happiness and joy to be found in this process. So I encourage you to embark on it. Tomorrow, I'll be back for a meditation that will help you visualize this life that could be when you live in line with your core values. So I hope to see you there. Until then, go out and have an absolutely fantastic day.