Achievement: Desired outcomes resulting from persistent endeavor
Aesthetics: Appreciation and enjoyment of beauty and artistic experiences
Altruism: Active concern for the needs and values of others
Ancestry: Those who came before us; our line of descent
Autonomy: The drive to be an independent, self-determine individual
Community: People who care about something and pursue it together
Competency/Skill: Competence in performing given tasks
Control/Influence: Authority or influence over others
Creativity: The ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationship, or the like to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations
Dignity: Demonstrating behavior and stature that earn the respect of self and others
Emotional Wellbeing: Inner peace, abiding confidence, freedom from anxieties, tranquility
Family: Person(s) with whom you have an emotional and/or biological bond
Justice: Behavior that conforms to what is right, fair, and reasonable
Knowledge: Facts and lessons learned; understanding or awareness of principles that organize and explain
Love: Unselfish devotion that freely accepts another person
Loyalty: Maintained allegiance to a person, group, institution, or idea
Harmony: Unity in relationships; the absence of conflict and strife between associates
Health: Soundness of body, mind, and spirit
Honesty: Truth, openness, and fairness of conduct; integrity
Honor: A recognition bestowed on one who has distinguished himself or herself from peers by living a life of superior standing
Humility: The ability to be honest with yourself; meek, teachable, and open to change
Passion: The “fire within” that brings rewards beyond any monetary gain or satisfaction from your work
Physical Appearance: Concern for the attractiveness of one’s own body
Pleasure: Enjoyment and gratification delivered from that which is to one’s liking
Recognition: Favorable attention and acknowledgement from others that makes one feel significant
Relationships: Being surrounded by people who like you and care about you
Spirituality/Religion: Communion with, obedience to, and activity in a relationship with a Supreme Being
Wealth: An abundance of valued material possessions and resources; economic prosperity
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