<div class="fr-view"><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Welcome to the second edition of our self-coaching articles.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Our first article was based on knowing your strengths and potential &ndash; if you haven&rsquo;t seen it &ndash; you can read it ;</span><a href="https://thehootstudents.com/door-8-understanding-yourself-with-self-coaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">here.</span></a></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">How are your New Year&rsquo;s resolutions coming along? Have some slipped already? One possible reason for that is that the resolution you chose may not be aligned to your personal values. So, while others &#8211; or society more generally &#8211; may think it something important, deep down, you are not that bothered! This is why it may have dropped off your radar already!</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Are you interested in finding out more about what is important to you and what motivates and drives you and some of your behaviour? If the answer to that is yes&hellip;&hellip;..find 10-15 minutes for yourself and read on!</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Personal Values</strong> ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">can be said to be</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"> ;t</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">he qualities ;you ;most want to express in ;your ;daily behaviour.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Within this definition there are some key words to be aware of.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><strong><em>Personal:</em></strong> Look beyond ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">what society ;or others in our lives ;says &ldquo;should&rdquo; matter to us. It is important (although can be very tricky) ;to identify what we personally feel is meaningful ;and ;what we are personally motivated to move towards in our daily lives.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><em><strong>Express:</strong></em> ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Our p</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">ersonal ;values only come to life when they are expressed in our actions, in the things we do.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">When they can be seen by ourselves and others.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><em><strong>Daily Behaviour:</strong></em> ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">We are not talking about significant changes or huge leaps of achievement. It is about reflecting on the ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">small things ;</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">we do each day that help us move towards expressing ;our personal values.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></li>
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<h5><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><strong>Benefits of understanding your personal values</strong></span></h5>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Understanding what your personal values are can help you in a number of ways: ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">1. ;When you are not sure what to do &ndash; knowing what your values are might help you ;make a ;difficult ;decision.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">2. Knowing your values also helps you understand your &lsquo;emotional world&rsquo; a little better. Is there something annoying you? Chances are that ;the things that could be getting ;on your nerves ;are ;in conflict with ;your values.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">3. Knowing about values generally can also help you understand others and the behaviour of others. It ;is likely ;that ;the ;people around you ;&ndash; family, friends, colleagues ;&#8211; ;behave differently, make different choices ;to you ;&ndash; probably because they have different values to you.</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
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<h5><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><strong>Activities</strong></span></h5>
<p><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><u><strong><em>Step 1:</em></strong></u></span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Take a look at this ;</span></span><a href="https://thehappinessplanner.co.uk/pages/list-of-core-values" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">list of values.</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Looking at these values, sort them into three groups, as detailed below. You can place a 1, 2, or 3 against each value or do the activity in the way that works for you. There are lots to choose from on this list but if there is one or a few missing for you that you want to add in, just add them to your groups. Try to be &lsquo;playful&rsquo; with this activity, don&rsquo;t take it too seriously and go with your instincts.</span></span></p>
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<li><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Group 1: T<span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">hese values seem to carry most personal meaning for you; they seem to resonate with you; they attract you or &lsquo;ignite&rsquo; you in some way. ;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">(Light your fire!)</span></span></span></li>
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<li>Group 2: <span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">These values also carry some personal meaning for you, yet they don&rsquo;t seem to ignite you quite as much as those in ;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Group ;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">1. ;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">(A bit less heat!)</span></li>
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<li>Group 3: <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">These values carry less ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">personal ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">meaning than those in the other two piles. They might still be important &#8211; to you and/ or to society &#8211; but they don&rsquo;t resonate with you as much as the personal values in ;Group ;1 and ;Group ;2. ;(Not so much &ndash; a bit meh!)</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><em><strong><u>Step 2</u></strong></em></span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'><em><strong><u>:</u></strong></em></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Try to identify a smaller set of your &lsquo;Top 5&rsquo; from ;Group ;1 &ndash; those that seem to carry most personal meaning. ;These will be the values ;that we really feel most highly motivated to move towards and express in daily life. This might feel difficult to choose; ;again be &lsquo;playful&rsquo; &ndash; it does not have to be your absolute Top 5! Write those 5 values ;on a separate piece of paper ;or type them onto a different document ;to distinguish them from the rest.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><strong><em><u>Step 3:</u></em></strong></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Choose one of the values (it ;really does not matter which one) and start to think ;about and write down ;what you do every day ;or week ;that demonstrates this value ;and that moves you towards acting out that value in your life.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">For instance, let&rsquo;s imagine you had chosen &lsquo;care.&rsquo;  ;Actions for this might be: making a cup of tea for a family member or friend, calling a friend/family member to see how they are, looking after yourself by taking a break/going for a walk. ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></p>
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<h5><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Applying this to your studies, ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">â¯and further resources</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></span></h5>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">You might be asking, &lsquo;What does this have to do with my studies?&rsquo; ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Understanding your values helps you to know yourself better and what interests, motivates and drives you. Do you feel your studies are aligned to who you are and what you enjoy doing? Do your studies &lsquo;light your fire&rsquo;?</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Talk to your Student Support Team if you are wanting to explore different modules and courses which better suit your values. You can find their contact details on your Student Home Page. ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Understanding your values and knowing yourself also helps when searching for a fulfilling career.  ;At the OU we have a dedicated Careers Team who can support you to make the right choices about your course and career. ;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Visit ;</span><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/browse/careers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Careers and employability | Help Centre | The Open University</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"> ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">to have a look at all their resources and book yourself a free one-to-one consultation with one of our Careers Advisors. ;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Get a head start by reading and doing some of the activities in this ;</span><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/students/_data/documents/careers/restricted/career-planning-guide.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Career Planning Booklet 2019 (open.ac.uk)</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">There is a great Open Learn course called ;</span><a href="https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=20018§ion=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">&lsquo;Succeed in the workplace&rsquo; ;</span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">and you can access it here. This course contains sections about understanding your values. ;</span><a href="https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=20018%C2%A7ion=5" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">If you are interested in watching a video about values, try this one from ;</span><a href="https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Mind Tools.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></a></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Much of this exercise we have shared with you comes from activities based on &lsquo;Acceptance and Commitment Therapy&rsquo; &ndash; you can find out a bit more about this ;</span><a href="http://getselfhelp.co.uk/values/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
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<h5><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'>&#8230; And Finally</span></h5>
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Identifying your values isn&rsquo;t a one-off exercise. Your ideas about your values can change over time, and it&rsquo;s useful to revisit your values on a regular basis to review your development and any changes.</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Thanks for reading! We hope you have enjoyed this month&rsquo;s article. We welcome comments, questions and chat about the article and activities. â¯</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><strong>Next article &ndash; February 2022 &ndash; Mastering Motivation</strong></span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><strong> ;</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">If there&rsquo;s anything you&rsquo;d particularly like to see in this new self-coaching feature, please let us know. ;</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">We look forward to seeing you again soon!</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><em>The Open University (OU) has set an ambitious Access and Participation Strategy with progressive targets over the next 5 years to tackle inequalities. The OU has many areas in which we need to improve and do better, and one focus is on the degree outcomes between students from underrepresented groups and the wider student body. ;</em></span><em><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></em></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">To help address this, we have set up a dedicated team providing personalised coaching and mentoring to our students. This service is known as the ;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Personal Learning Advice Service. ;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}'> ;</span></em></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"b79e5202-b2e1-46ba-9f82-1b85e3751710|9","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>Students who are eligible for coachingâ¯are contacted directly by us and cannot currently self-refer. We are aâ¯newâ¯</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="contextualspellingandgrammarerror" data-ccp-charstyle-defn='{"ObjectId":"b79e5202-b2e1-46ba-9f82-1b85e3751710|13","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"contextualspellingandgrammarerror",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"contextualspellingandgrammarerror",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}'>service,</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">â¯and we are currently delivering and evaluatingâ¯</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">pilot projects</span></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> ;withâ¯small groups of studentsâ¯at the OU. We worked with the OUâ¯Studentsâ¯Association in designing and setting up this support for students.  ;</span></span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> ;</span></em></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop">If you would like to know more, please email ;</span></span><a href="mailto:PLA-Services@open.ac.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:PLA-Services@open.ac.uk">PLA-Services@open.ac.uk</a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop">. ;</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'><em> ;</em></span></p>
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Understanding yourself: self-coaching – personal values
Evaluate your personal values with this self coaching session from the Open University's PLA (Personal Learning Advice) service.
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