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Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Download the Core Values Reflection Exercise

A PDF to Help You Find Clarity and Realign Your Life in Just 15 Minutes

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Erin Miller
Jan 28, 2025
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We’ve all been there—the endless to-do lists, the late nights worrying if we’re doing enough, the constant pressure to show up perfectly for everyone around us. We pour so much of ourselves into trying to do it all, and still, there’s often this nagging sense that it’s not enough.

Maybe you’ve tried every strategy, followed every piece of advice, and still find yourself feeling exhausted, stretched too thin, or discontent. It’s a heavy feeling, isn’t it? To give so much of your energy and care so deeply and still feel like a failure, disconnected from your sense of purpose and peace.

So many of us are caught in the whirlwind of expectations—our own and everyone else’s. We try to keep up, but somewhere along the way, we lose touch with what truly grounds us. That’s when the overwhelm sets in, and we start to feel like we’re just spinning our wheels—getting nowhere fast.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. When we pause to reconnect with our values and focus on what matters most, everything can start to shift. We can let go of the chaos that doesn’t serve us and channel our energy toward what truly matters—for ourselves, for our families, and for the life we want to build.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about showing up with intention.

Feeling Disconnected and Discontent? I Was Too.

A few years ago, I found myself stuck. I constantly tried to do everything right, but felt drained and disconnected. No matter how hard I worked, there was this persistent sense that something wasn’t clicking.

That’s when I realized the problem wasn’t about doing more—it was about taking a step back. I needed to reconnect with what mattered most to me. When I took the time to reflect on my core values, everything started to shift. I stopped chasing things that didn’t align with what I truly cared about and focused my energy on what did.

The Core Values Reflection Exercise grew out of that experience. It’s a simple practice—just 15 minutes—that helps us pause, reflect, and realign our actions with what’s most important. It’s not about making massive changes. It’s about small shifts that make us feel more grounded and help us regain a sense of control, pointing us in the right direction toward our purpose.

Your 15-Minute Reset

The Core Values Reflection Exercise is designed to meet you where you are, no matter how full or busy your life feels. It’s a simple, 15-minute practice that will help you reconnect with what matters most and align your actions with your values.

Here’s what it includes:

  • A chance to reflect on the values that guide your life—personally, in relationships, and in the world around you.

  • A way to assess how closely your actions align with what’s most important to you.

  • Small, practical steps you can take to feel more grounded and intentional—even when life feels overwhelming.

Curious what this exercise looks like? Here’s a quick preview to give you a sense of what to expect:

Preview of the Core Values Reflection Exercise, showing values like authenticity, integrity, and self-discipline with descriptions and rating scales for importance and alignment.
Each value includes a description and simple scales for assessing its importance, the energy you’re giving it, and how it aligns with your life.

Start Your 15-Minute Reflection—Download the Core Values Reflection Exercise Now.

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