When asked to come up with a list of core values that represent me I was at a lost. It is not as though I am walking through life without standards or ethics, but when asked to write them down I had to think of words that really did encompass me as a person and what I want to stand for. I have come up with six principles that I strive to achieve and put on my forefront everyday. The first is leadership. Never do I want to place myself in a position that places someone else in control of my future. I believe that if I can think it, I can do it. By taking a leadership role your name is on the line and you take the risk of failing- but nothing beats a fail, but a try. The next value that’s key is self respect and preservation. This was not always something that I held high, but through life experience I have learned that it needs to be at the top of my list. The adage, no one will take care of you like you, is so true. If I do not have the courage to stand up for myself and make decisions that are right for me I cannot expect anyone else to. If I do not make choices that safeguard me I am doomed and no one else even has a chance of helping me. My next value is completeness. In order for me to reach my goals I need to k
The values listed have been acquired through my family and life experiences that I have been witness to or have gone through myself. My whole family has explicitly told me and implicitly shown me that the morals above equal success. By their commitment or lack of to the values above it has been proven to me that some combination of the items above are needed in order to have success. My son and environment have influenced my values. Past boyfriends, co-workers, and the children I volunteer my time to mold me as a person. I have been subjected to the rules and guidelines of my culture, like everyone else, that alone would be enough to shape my perspective and belief system. Everything in society from teachers to the media helps you develop you. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has outlined six core values in their code of ethics that guide their professional practice: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. My values are, for the most part, in line with the organizations. I believe that all of the listed values are important in the social work profession as well as in life. If anything merging the two and forming an amended list would allow me to improve all areas of my life and outlook.
eep balance in my life. I can be extremely focused and determined, but I can also be silly and crazy. Both of those personality traits need their equal time or I will not be successful. Without balance, of course, life becomes one sided. If you focus only on your work and career the successes don’t seem so high because there is no one to share it with. Focusing on only the partying will no allow you to enjoy success because there won’t be any. Family (created and natura
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