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Why Do People Ignore Their Own Values?
People do not always make choices that perfectly reflect their values.
Common reasons
Financial pressure; family expectations; fear of failure; social approval; lack of alternatives; workplace pressure; urgency; habit; uncertainty; competing responsibilities.
One lapse does not eliminate the value
Ignoring a value once does not necessarily mean the value is unimportant.
The useful question
"What is causing the gap between what I say matters and what I repeatedly choose?" That question can reveal constraints that need to be addressed rather than producing unnecessary self-judgment.
Your values can tell you what matters. Your gifts and skills can help reveal how you may express it.
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