Stoic practice · 5–7 min

Values Clarification

Compare what you desire with the qualities you admire.

Use when: drift, low meaning, onboarding, weekly review

How the practice works

1. Name the situation What do you most desire for yourself?
2. Name the situation What qualities do you most admire in other people?
3. Record what you notice Where do the lists differ? What if you desired the qualities you admire?
4. Make a choice Choose one quality to practise this week.
5. Choose the next action What action will express it this week?

Primary source: Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.5, 4.17