These five ChatGPT prompts will help you uncover what matters most, identify your authentic values, and organize them into a decision-making hierarchy.
Acting as a values coach, guide me to uncover what I don't value in my {life_domain}.
Ask about situations where I’ve felt drained, bored, or frustrated by activities others enjoy. For each case I describe, help articulate why it doesn’t align with my authentic self. Compile a clear list of 'things that don’t matter to me' based on our discussion.
Help me uncover my core values by analyzing my most fulfilling life moments. Ask me to describe 3-5 experiences where I felt deeply alive and aligned with my purpose. Extract what made each moment meaningful and validate your interpretation. Based on these insights, suggest 5-7 core values with simple explanations of how they show up in my life.
Act as a wise future version of myself to help define my true values. For each major life area — {areas like career, health, relationships, etc.} — guide me to imagine myself at age 80 reflecting back. Ask what I might regret not prioritizing. Use my reflections to suggest any unique values I should honor now to avoid future regret.