My three protected values include
my marriage, my health and well-being, and the education of myself and my
family. I value much more than these three that I have listed, but I protect
these values the most and they coincide with one another, along with all
revolving around my family.
My marriage is the most important
of all protected values. My wife and I make time for one another each week, and
make it a point to invest in our marriage by continually improving it. This
value is non-negotiable, and only in extreme cases do we make plans to refrain
from spending time together. We recognize the importance of building our relationship,
so we make every effort possible to carve out time during my days off to
participate in activities that involve the two of us. This is why I protect
this value the most.
My second value, which is my
health, is something that I have to make concessions for, even though it is one
of my protected values. Our family buys only organic, natural, and fresh foods,
primarily from local farmers and organic food stores. We feel this maximizes
our health and gives us more energy to exercise and spend time outside. I
thoroughly enjoy the outdoors, so exercising and playing sports is common for
me. There are times when I cannot eat the way I want to, like when I travel, so
I have to eat whatever is available. Also, there are times when I cannot
exercise due to long weeks at work, so I will take a few days off to help my
body recover. This is something that is negotiable, depending on the situation.
Education is my third value, and
I feel rather strongly about this one as well. I participate in higher learning
studies to set a good example for my children and to have a good career. I
will, however, sacrifice my education for my children’s if I had to. I feel
that they need a strong foundation and educational background to be successful,
and with my wife starting homeschooling this year, the costs associated with
good programs are very high. Therefore, I may have to push back my education so
they can get theirs.
My decision-making is all
centered my values, which entails my family. I make all of my decisions in my
personal life around my family and their well-being, health, and happiness. We
are very tight-knit and enjoy spending time with one another, so I am now in a routine
to where it’s common practice for me to involve them in the choices I make. I
feel strongly about each of these values, so it’s not hard to include these in
my personal decision-making process.
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