Expectations Quiz Top Clarifying your values Values and goals are essential parts of how we manage our lives and money. What we hold important or worthwhile is a value . What we are willing to work or strive for is a goal . Values and goals are related. Understanding their interrelationship is important for communicating well.
Values are the why behind our goals.
For example, a goal may be to own your own home. Perhaps you value security, or status, etc. Values greatly affect the way people spend money. Values begin forming early in childhood as we learn what is important from our families and community. It is useful to remember that values are deeply rooted, very personal and determines the way we use resources such as money and time.