The Good Life Discovery Guide · Mira Jordan

Chapter 1
Discover Your
Core Values

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Sorting Out Your Values

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1 · Character & Self-Development
Authenticity
Speaking and acting with clarity, anchored in who you are.
Courage
Acting with heart in the face of fear, risk, or uncertainty.
Discipline
Following through, staying focused, and keeping commitments.
Faith
Trusting in a higher power, personal belief, or guiding principle.
Health
Caring for your body and mind with intention.
Integrity
Upholding what's right, even when no one's watching.
Joy
Feeling a sense of aliveness, connection, and inner lightness.
Openness
Staying receptive to new perspectives, feedback, and personal insight.
Wisdom
Applying life lessons to your choices and perspective.
Hope
Believing in the possibility of good things, even in hard times.
2 · Interpersonal Bonds
Belonging
Feeling safe, understood, and at home in a group you identify with.
Compassion
Caring deeply about others' well-being.
Connection
Feeling emotionally close, understood, or meaningfully bonded.
Empowerment
Owning your agency and voice and helping others do the same.
Loved Ones
Nurturing close bonds that offer love, loyalty, and support.
Kindness
Acting with thoughtfulness, care, and goodwill.
Presence
Showing up fully at the moment, with attention and intention.
Respect
Valuing others through words, actions, and consideration.
Transparency
Being open about your intentions, decisions, or impact.
Civic Engagement
Contributing to public life and community well-being.
3 · Exploration & Creative Energy
Adventure
Seeking spontaneity and welcoming new experiences.
Beauty
Finding inspiration in nature, design, or moments of harmony.
Curiosity
Seeking to learn, question, and explore with openness.
Learning
Gaining insight, knowledge, or skill through experience.
Humor
Finding levity, sharing laughter, and not taking life too seriously.
Expression
Sharing your inner world through language, art, or music.
Play
Engaging in activity with freedom, joy, and a spirit of exploration.
Vitality
Prioritizing energy, movement, and physical engagement.
Inventiveness
Embracing new ideas and trying them in practice.
Resourcefulness
Solving problems creatively and using what you have wisely.
4 · Action & Achievement
Accountability
Taking ownership of your actions, choices, and commitments.
Challenge
Pushing yourself in service of growth, mastery, or meaning.
Contribution
Using your time or talents to make a positive impact.
Drive
Motivated to pursue meaningful goals with focus and determination.
Efficiency
Getting things done in a smart, streamlined way.
Excellence
Striving to do your best and elevate your performance.
Influence
Shaping outcomes, persuading, or inspiring those around you.
Legacy
Leaving something behind that matters.
Simplicity
Choosing what's most valuable and letting go of the rest.
Contentment
Appreciating what you have and feeling at ease with enough.
5 · Stability & Social Good
Harmony
Sustainably managing your energy and priorities.
Calm
Grounding yourself in peace, clarity, and emotional steadiness.
Flexibility
Adapting to change while staying grounded.
Freedom
Choosing your path and the ability to maneuver around obstacles.
Gratitude
Appreciating life, others, or the present moment.
Justice
Standing up for fairness, equity, or what's right.
Order
Creating structure, predictability, and calm.
Resilience
Recovering with strength, grace, and learning after setbacks.
Rest
Valuing stillness, recovery, and time to recharge.
Stewardship
Caring for people, resources, or the planet with responsibility.
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A Values Mirror

Take a moment to consider how your core values have or haven't been reflected in your recent choices. Jot down a few thoughts in a way that feels natural — a sentence, a list, a quick note.

Where have I felt most like myself lately?
Which values were being honored in that moment?
Where have I felt drained, resentful, or out of sorts?
Which values might have been overlooked?
Mid-Chapter Lab

Living in Alignment: One-Week Values Tracker

Track small daily actions that align with your values over 7 days. Small choices add up — this helps you identify patterns, notice gaps, and build momentum toward a more congruent life.

Day Action You Took That Aligned with a Value Which Value Did It Reflect? One-Word Reflection
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Quick Inventory of Life Moments

Write down 3 moments from your life that left a strong impression on you — joyful, painful, transformational, or just plain weird. Keep it brief: 1 sentence per moment. Then jot down one value that might have been present, or noticeably missing.

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Moment Into Meaning

Pick one of the moments you listed above and write about it in more depth. Explore with curiosity, compassion, or even humor. Listen for what it taught you.

What was happening?
What was at stake?
What influenced your choices?
What value showed up or should have?
What did you walk away valuing more or less?
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Personal Values Statement

Use the template below to draft your Personal Values Statement — a portable compass you can revisit whenever you feel off track.

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Say It Like You Mean It

Pick one of your core values and write a mini-speech or personal declaration about why it matters and how you're committed to honoring it. It can be serious or playful, bold or quiet. Try one of these formats: "I believe in ___ because…" · "When I'm at my best, ___ shows up in how I…" · "From this day on, I want ___ to guide how I…"

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End-of-Chapter Labs

Two practices to turn your values work into something lasting and actionable.

Part 1 Your Values Mini-Manifesto

You've done the groundwork. Now assemble what you've discovered into something more lasting. Choose your format:

Design a visual representation of your values. For each of your top 5 core values, choose an image. Add decision cues and affirmations. Place it somewhere you'll see it often: desk, journal, etc.

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Part 2 Values-Based Decision Matrix

For each of 3 weeks, choose one real decision you're facing and walk it through the matrix to clarify trade-offs and find alignment. The goal is to practice noticing what matters and making choices accordingly.

Week 1
Core Value Does it honor the value?
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