❄️ The power of living your values

This week: Explore what’s most important to you and take a small action to honour it

Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny. Gandhi.

❄️ Hello friend,

As Gandhi wisely said, your values shape your future. This week, we’ll explore how aligning your actions with your core values can help you live more intentionally and find greater purpose.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life, but when we take the time to reflect on what truly matters to us, we can create more meaning, clarity, and direction in everything we do. By identifying and acting on your core values, you can start living a more fulfilling life - one that’s guided by purpose and not by stress or distractions.

To get started, take a moment today to reflect on what truly matters to you. Is it kindness, adventure, connection, or creativity? Spend a few moments thinking about these and how you can start living in alignment with them.

In this week’s Seeking Calm, we’ve got some practical tools and resources to help you uncover your values and start making intentional choices that support the life you want to create. Plus, we’ll guide you through one small step you can take today to start living more in line with your values, no matter where you are in your journey.

As always, we’re here to support you in making small but impactful changes that bring more calm and balance to your life.

And before we get started, I’d like to ask you a quick question about this newsletter now we’re a few months in to this format. I’d love for you to respond to the poll below, thank you in advance!

If this email resonates with you, tap the 🧡 ‘like’ button, leave a comment, or reply to this email - we’d love to hear from you.

Wishing you a peaceful fortnight,
– Louise x

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One small step to transform your day

This is where each fortnight we’ll share one small step you can take today that will move you closer to living more in the moment and worrying less.

🫶 Align with your values

Actionable step: Take a few minutes today to identify what matters most to you and plan one small action that reflects those values.

Here’s how to get started:

✨ Reflect on your core values: Reflect on the values that matter most to you – like family, creativity, or kindness. What brings you a sense of purpose and meaning? You can use a values list like this one to choose from.

📝 Choose three values: Pick three values that resonate with you most. These could be creativity, connection, or health. Make sure they reflect what truly matters to you.

🎯 Pick one small action: Choose a simple way to honour one of your values in the next few days. If connection is important, plan a coffee with a friend. If health is a priority, schedule time for a walk or meal prep.

🌟 Keep it visible: Write down your value-focused action and keep it visible to remind yourself daily. Whether it’s on a sticky note, your phone, or your journal, seeing it often will help reinforce your commitment.

🎁 Treat it as self-care: Aligning your actions with your values isn’t just productive; it’s a way to live with intention and feel more grounded in your everyday life.

Why not take a moment now? What’s one value you’d like to focus on this week, and what’s one small action you can take to honour it? Write it down, and see how it shifts your mindset!

Share your ideas in the comments below - we’d love to hear how you’re living your values this week!

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Calm Seeker’s Toolbox

More practical tools and techniques to try this season.

📖 6 Ways to Discover and Choose Your Core Values (5-minute read)

This article from Psychology Today offers six practical steps to help you identify your core values and use them to guide your decisions. From reflecting on moments of pride to considering the impact you want to make, the tips are designed to help you clarify what truly matters and how to integrate those values into your daily life. A helpful read for anyone looking to live more authentically and with purpose. Read the article here.

📺 How to Reinvent Your Life in 2025 (23-minute watch)

This engaging video shares eight Stoic principles you can use right now to start transforming your mindset for 2025 and beyond. From embracing discomfort to practising gratitude, these timeless practices are explained in an actionable, modern context. A thought-provoking watch for anyone seeking growth and resilience in 2025. Watch the video here.

🎧 Living Into Our Values (50-minute listen)

In this insightful episode, Brené Brown explores how understanding and living by your core values can bring more meaning and clarity to your life. She discusses how to identify your values, why they matter, and how to align your actions with them, even when life gets challenging. A powerful listen for anyone seeking to live with greater intention and purpose. Listen to the podcast here.

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WorryTree: Behind the scenes

Latest updates from WorryTree and other ways we can support you.

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of the version of WorryTree that we’re developing! Below is a screenshot of our updated home screen design - it’s still a work in progress, but we wanted to give you an early look.

The new design showcases some of the tools we’re creating to help you worry less and live more, including:

🌤️ Emotional Weather Report: A mood tracker to help you check in with your emotions and identify patterns over time.

✨ Values Setting Exercise: A guided activity to support you in identifying your core values and aligning your actions with what truly matters, just like in this week’s small step section.

Your feedback means everything to us! What do you think of these new designs? Let us know in the comments!

Thank you for being part of this journey with us—we can’t wait to share more updates with you soon!

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Remember…

If you're struggling at the moment, then know that asking for help is a sign of strength not of weakness. Contact someone you can trust like your Doctor, a friend or a relative, or text SHOUT to 85258 (UK) to start a conversation with a crisis support volunteer. 

Remember, no matter where you are on your journey, we're here with tools to help you find peace in the present moment.