Personal Values Card Sort William R. Miller Janet C de Baca Daniel B. Matthews & Paula Wilbourne University of New Mexico, 2011 Designed for Avery 5371 Business Card Template The Personal Values Card Sort is in the public domain and may be copied or adapted without further permission. Not Important to Me Somewhat Important to Me Important to Me Very Important to Me Most Important to Me Other value: Other value: Other value:
ACCEPTANCE to be accepted as I am ACCURACY to be correct in my opinions and beliefs 1 2 ACHIEVEMENT to have important accomplishments ADVENTURE to have new and exciting experiences 3 4 ART to appreciate or express myself in art ATTRACTIVENESS to be physically attractive 5 6 AUTHORITY to be in charge of others AUTONOMY to be self-determined and independent 7 8 BEAUTY to appreciate beauty around me BELONGING to have a sense of belonging, being part of 9 10
CARING to take care of others CHALLENGE to take on difficult tasks and problems 11 12 COMFORT to have a pleasant and comfortable life COMMITMENT to make enduring, meaningful commitments 13 14 COMPASSION to feel and act on concern for others COMPLEXITY to embrace the intricacies of life 15 16 COMPROMISE to be willing to give and take in reaching agreements CONTRIBUTION to make a lasting contribution in the world 17 18 COOPERATION to work collaboratively with others COURAGE to be brave and strong in the face of adversity 19 20
COURTESY to be considerate and polite toward others CREATIVITY to create new things or ideas 21 22 CURIOSITY to seek out, experience, and learn new things DEPENDABILITY to be reliable and trustworthy 23 24 DILIGENCE to be thorough and conscientious in whatever I do DUTY to carry out my duties and obligations 25 26 ECOLOGY to live in harmony with the environment EXCITEMENT to have a life full of thrills and stimulation 27 28 FAITHFULNESS to be loyal and true in relationships FAME to be known and recognized 29 30
FAMILY to have a happy, loving family FITNESS to be physically fit and strong 31 32 FLEXIBILITY to adjust to new circumstances easily FORGIVENESS to be forgiving of others 33 34 FREEDOM to be free from undue restrictions and limitations FRIENDSHIP to have close, supportive friends 35 36 FUN to play and have fun GENEROSITY to give what I have to others 37 38 GENUINENESS to act in a manner that is true to who I am GOD S WILL to seek and obey the will of God 39 40
GRATITUDE to be thankful and appreciative GROWTH to keep changing and growing 41 42 HEALTH to be physically well and healthy HONESTY to be honest and truthful 43 44 HOPE to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook HUMILITY to be modest and unassuming 45 46 HUMOR to see the humorous side of myself and the world IMAGINATION to have dreams and see possibilities 47 48 INDEPENDENCE to be free from depending on others INDUSTRY to work hard and well at my life tasks 49 50
INNER PEACE to experience personal peace INTEGRITY to live my daily life in a way that is consistent with my values 51 52 INTELLIGENCE to keep my mind sharp and active INTIMACY to share my innermost experiences with others 53 54 JUSTICE to promote fair and equal treatment for all KNOWLEDGE to learn and contribute valuable knowledge 55 56 LEADERSHIP to inspire and guide others LEISURE to take time to relax and enjoy 57 58 LOVED to be loved by those close to me LOVING to give love to others 59 60
MASTERY to be competent in my everyday activities MINDFULNESS to live conscious and mindful of the present moment 61 62 MODERATION to avoid excesses and find a middle ground MONOGAMY to have one close, loving relationship 63 64 MUSIC to enjoy or express myself in music NON-CONFORMITY to question and challenge authority and norms 65 66 NOVELTY to have a life full of change and variety NURTURANCE to encourage and support others 67 68 OPENNESS to be open to new experiences, ideas, and options ORDER to have a life that is well-ordered and organized 69 70
PASSION to have deep feelings about ideas, activities, or people PATRIOTISM to love, serve, and protect my country 71 72 PLEASURE to feel good POPULARITY to be well-liked by many people 73 74 POWER to have control over others PRACTICALITY to focus on what is practical, prudent, and sensible 75 76 PROTECT to protect and keep safe those I love PROVIDE to provide for and take care of my family 77 78 PURPOSE to have meaning and direction in my life RATIONALITY to be guided by reason, logic, and evidence 79 80
REALISM to see and act realistically and practically RESPONSIBILITY to make and carry out responsible decisions 81 82 RISK to take risks and chances ROMANCE to have intense, exciting love in my life 83 84 SAFETY to be safe and secure SELF-ACCEPTANCE to accept myself as I am 85 86 SELF-CONTROL to be disciplined in my own actions SELF-ESTEEM to feel good about myself 87 88 SELF-KNOWLEDGE to have a deep and honest understanding of myself SERVICE to be helpful and of service to others 89 90
SEXUALITY to have an active and satisfying sex life SIMPLICITY to live life simply, with minimal needs 91 92 SOLITUDE to have time and space where I can be apart from others SPIRITUALITY to grow and mature spiritually 93 94 STABILITY to have a life that stays fairly consistent TOLERANCE to accept and respect those who differ from me 95 96 TRADITION to follow respected patterns of the past VIRTUE to live a morally pure and excellent life 97 98 WEALTH to have plenty of money WORLD PEACE to work to promote peace in the world 99 100