Effectiveness Tip of the Week from the folks at FranklinCovey:

Self-Exploration: The Terrain of Heart and Soul

What do you really value in life? Perhaps you have taken some time lately to reflect on what resonates within you -- those ideas and convictions that need no outside validation. Because of demands on your time, you might not contemplate your values as often as you would like as you go about living. Yet it's important to make a conscious connection with those values that govern your life -- the foundations upon which your life is both anchored and navigated; things like family, humor, and respect. To help you explore your values further, try this exercise:

Locate a comfortable environment free from noise and distractions. Reflect on the following questions and listen to your heart and conscience.

• If I had to walk away from everything I ever loved, what would be left behind?
• What would I miss most if it were taken from me?
• What is of greatest importance or value in my life?

As you go about your week, it will be vitally important to determine whether or not there is consistency between where you spend your time and what you value most.