"My Values Compass" is a project born from a place of feeling stuck and misunderstood. Instead of waiting for things to get better, I decided to take action, asking you—my community—to help me explore my own core values. Each week, we delve into a new value, reflecting on how it shapes our lives and helps us find clarity and direction.

This blog is a personal journey, but my hope is that it can be a shared one. My reflections on values like gratitude and openness are an invitation for you to explore your own. Together, we can find purpose in the most challenging moments and discover the powerful stories hidden within our own lives.

Apparently since I was a baby I didn’t like to be alone. I never thought I needed alone time, because I was so extraverted that people gave me all the energy and relaxation I needed. Now, with an empty house and a body that needs quiet, I'm finding a new kind of peace. It's a peace that has me re-examining everything—especially my values and self-care. It's a journey from feeling like a Sim, with pre-programmed likes and dislikes, to a self who can listen to my body and my heart. And as I explore this new reality, I'm creating a new compass to guide me: The Value Compass.