Values are the essence of who we are.  Values are the principles that you hold to be of worth in your life.  They are not chosen, they are inherent/intrinsic in your personal makeup. 

This Values Clarification list will help you decide which values are the most important to you.  You could apply this list to any aspect of your life to help with self-improvement, comparison of personal values with company values, or when thinking about personal or social relationships or career choices.