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The Values Lantern Exercise is a self-discovery tool designed to help individuals identify and align with their core values, fostering greater clarity and purpose in life. It uses the metaphor of a lantern, with values serving as the light that guides one’s decisions and actions.

How It Works-
1. Identify Core Values: 
   – Reflect on moments in life when you felt fulfilled or deeply connected. 
   – Write down values that were present in those experiences (e.g., kindness, honesty, creativity). 

2. Rank and Prioritize: 
   – Narrow the list to 5-10 values that resonate most with you. 
   – Rank them in order of importance to clarify which values guide your decisions most strongly. 

3. Visualize Your Lantern: 
   – Imagine your life as a lantern and these core values as the light illuminating your path. 
   – Consider how your actions, goals, and relationships align with these guiding values. 

4. Action Steps: 
   – Identify areas of your life where you are living in alignment with your values. 
   – Note areas where adjustments are needed to better honor your core values. 

Benefits of the Exercise: 
– Enhances self-awareness and decision-making. 
– Encourages alignment between actions and personal principles. 
– Provides clarity and direction during times of uncertainty. 

By completing the Values Lantern Exercise, individuals can use their values as a guide to live more authentically and purposefully.

The Values Lantern Exercise, as presented by Dr. Brené Brown, serves as a practical tool for individuals seeking to live more authentically by illuminating the values that guide their lives.

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