Common examples of core values include family spirituality health and community Living a life that matches your core values increases joy and quality of life The good news is the strategies learning here will help you channel your energy away from anxious patterns and toward the values that matter most to you in spite of or alongside your anxiety symptoms A good way to get in touch with your values is to imagine yourself on your deathbed This can be difficult but imagining life ending can sometimes connect us with what we want most What do you want others to know and remember about you that you did or do during your How do you want to impact the larger How do you want others you care about to experience Consider writing down what you value in each area of your life as listed in the next remember a value can be that you value that particular area Relationships friendship family parent Psychological Physical COMMITTED ACTION Identify what you can do now to start living the kind of life you truly desire Any small step toward your values will improve your mood and anxiety Get out your notebook and map