My values - #2 Kindness.
Growing up, my mum used to say “If you’ve got nothing nice to say, say nothing” – she is one of the nicest persons I know. This has rubbed on me, and Kindness is one of my core values.
As an adult, I don’t allow space for drama or gossip, as I think that nothing positive can come out of it, and I do my best to live by the motto “make kindness the norm”.
It’s not as hard as it seems: it requires a little effort of being considerate and attentive, and of trying to see the world from others’ perspective. I don’t always succeed (I am human after all) but I do my level best and I get rewarded by my efforts a hundredfold. You see, kindness is contagious. Try it out!
Do you know your core values? If not, what compass do you use for decision-making?
If this resonates with you, get in touch, value work is an essential part of what I do with my clients.