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What a learning curve the last 18 months have been. The pandemic exposed us all to some of the harshest facets of reality, and in doing so completely altered what we consider important. Important at work, at home, in policy, society, for right now and the future. With individuals and industries alike undergoing a rethink about what matters most, and as it is World Values Day<\/a> on 21st October, I\u2019m taking a moment to look at what it takes to stay connected to what makes you you<\/em>, at the core and throughout change.<\/h3>\n

What matters most to you?\u00a0 What would you like to have? What would you like to do?\u00a0 Who would you like to be?<\/p>\n

These simple questions have far from easy answers, especially today when everything<\/em> is being questioned. Things that employees have desired for decades, but simply couldn\u2019t achieve pre-pandemic, have been pushed to the fore. A hyper-focus on flexibility, inclusion, work-life balance<\/a>, and wellbeing are all positive, progressive results of the last 18 months. But they still all mean different things to different people- and are closer in reach for some more than others.<\/p>\n

Even in objectively privileged circumstances, the below inner monologue is not uncommon:<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve achieved success and am on the fast track in my career, I\u2019m respected by my peers, I have a great family and all the toys and perks that I could possibly want\u2026so why don\u2019t I feel a stronger sense of fulfilment or any real happiness inside?\u00a0 Why do I still feel slightly empty!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

When riding so much change- positive or negative- it is easy to experience something that can only be described as a disconnect. With our eyes opened to new perspectives on our lives, a heightened self-awareness gives us both the ability to celebrate our successes, but also a gnawing sense of what\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n

Identifying the disconnect<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Much of our dissatisfaction often comes from a conflict between our actions and our deeply held personal values.\u00a0 In the rush and press of life today, too many of us have lost touch with what matters most to us \u2013 values like close family relationships, spending time with family and friends, participating in meaningful work<\/a>, giving of self in service of others, following our own light and achieving our dreams and creative goals.<\/p>\n

Reconnecting is about being fully conscious and aware of the feelings we experience throughout a day or a moment, during a difficult period in our lives or a fabulous life milestone or achievement.<\/p>\n

When we are connected to ourselves, we:<\/p>\n