Identifying Family Values Conversation Guide Worksheet

Establishing values as a family can give your family anchor points to keep you all grounded on what matters most. If you want to begin to walk through this process of creating values, follow along with our tips and download the conversation guide to use with your family.

This worksheet will guide you through clear steps and the conversation pointers for your family to begin the values creation process. Download it here.

Keep reading below for our extra bonus pointers on applying the information in this guide.

Tips for Great Conversations on Values

1. Start with Identifying Your "Why"

As you launch into conversation with your family about core values, make sure everyone is clear on the why behind this. Help create a clear picture of the purpose of values and how you hope it can have an impact for your family. When done well, values can be one of the most life-giving tools, as they create both joy and direction for your family’s way of life.

2. Progress is the First Goal, Not Perfection

The common pitfall we see with families is they get too focused on finding the exact, right words. The more important aspect for your family is to begin this journey and start applying now. It’s ok if you need to go back and adapt a word later, but it’d be better to start the journey sooner so your family has time to learn and instill these practices.

3. Make Clear Connections of Legacy and Values

If you want to build values that are memorable and meaningful for your family, you’ll find the best ones when they connect back to stories or other experiences that have shaped your family. For example, picking “Adventure” because it sounds exciting might not fully resonate with your family. However, let’s say your family has a story of how your grandparents moved from overseas to start a home here and that has always influenced how your family is willing to take risks, that may be a more meaningful value.

Start Identifying Values for Your Family

Download this guide, and begin your family’s journey to lasting values. If you have young children, you and your spouse may want to work through this on your own and talk through ideas later with your children. (See more best practices on how to introduce and integrate values depending on your family’s current season here.)

Build a Family Blueprint

This is just the start to the journey! If you want to go further in application, take a few minutes and check out the Winning as a Family course. This course is specifically designed to help your family find a clear blueprint for winning at generational success.