Core values are the principles by which you define what you stand for as an individual. As a woman, living according to your values is particularly important. Research shows women place greater importance on acting consistently with their core values than men.

If you use your core values to guide your decisions and to set the boundaries between what is and isn’t acceptable to you, you’ll be better able to deal with the challenges that may come your way.

This extended exercise is based upon the exercise in my original self-coaching journal and incorporates what I’ve learned from a broad cross section of women since I first published it. I hope you use it well. Jacqui