Rediscovering Your Core Values—The First Step to Lasting Change

Family is my priority value!

Ever Feel Like a Walking Self-Help Anthology?

Listen, let's get real. If personal transformation could be bought, you’d be living on an island by now. You’ve invested in the books, the webinars, masterminds, meditation apps, and—don’t lie—the occasional overpriced “magic” supplement. So why does everything still feel...stuck? Repeat after me: It’s not you. It’s that you’ve missed the actual starting line: your core values.

Why All the “Fixes” Feel Like Expired Coupons

Here’s the bold truth—most programs hand you a pile of “how-to’s” but never ask why you’re doing any of it. Your core values? They’re your internal GPS. Ignore them and you end up driving circles—even with a shelf full of roadmaps. If you’re chasing dreams ordered by someone else (hi, boss, hi, Instagram, hi society), no amount of positive affirmations will snap things into place. Let’s call it what it is: mental clutter posing as growth. Been there, done that, didn’t even get the t-shirt! 👚

Midlife Scripts: Time to Burn Them

Growing up, we were practically brainwashed: “Nice girls don’t make waves.” Newsflash—some of us were meant to be tidal waves 🌊. Worse, when you finally find your voice, you’re labeled “bitchy.” 🙄 That’s why your values got vacuumed under someone else’s rug. It’s also why rediscovering them is your ultimate act of rebellion. Cue the confetti! When you get clear on what truly matters, your decision-making morphs from “what’s expected?” to “I dare you to stop me.” You’ll set a sizzling example for every midlife warrior goddess watching you burn up the old scripts! 🔥

How to Unleash Your Values (And Maybe Your Inner Rockstar)

Let’s go beyond Pinterest quotes—here’s your first round of spicy homework:

🧨 Reflect—No Filter: Seriously, pour a glass of your beverage of choice, grab the forbidden chocolate, and ask, “What do I care about today?” Not last year. Not what your niece thinks is cool. Today.

🕺 Pattern Party: Remember that time you felt like the queen of the universe? What were you doing? What values shined? Replay your greatest hits—you’ll see a pattern.

💣 No Shame Game: Your values probably shifted. Applaud yourself. If you’ve never changed, did you even participate?!

✂️ Declutter, Darling: Say buh-bye to dreams, goals, or habits that feel like someone else’s leftovers. Make space for what sets your heart on fire.

Who’s Got Your Back? (Spoiler: It’s Me.)

Look: DIY growth has a ceiling. Working with a coach isn’t admitting failure—it’s hiring your personal hype-woman, accountability guru, and strategic butt-kicker all rolled into one. We dig deep, unearth those values, and script a playbook where you’re always the hero (or villain, if that's more your style). Get ready for the good kind of peer pressure—and someone who’ll remind you how fabulous your boundaries are. Because you’re worth it… and then some.

Ready to Flip the Script?

If you’re done with shelf-help and craving real change, it’s time for action. Download my free Values Assessment, then skip straight to your no-obligation chat, or drop your story at beckisalzman@gmail.com. Let’s make this chapter a certified page-turner. Spoiler: Your “stuck” phase is going out of style—want in? 🚀🔥