Stick FAST to Your CORE
Stick FAST to your CORE is a way to set boundaries and to be aware of your own True Self. This awareness allows you to make decisions about compromise issues vs. core issues. A core issue is one in which, if you compromised on it, you’d have to give up a bit of who you are. A core issue has been violated if you are asked to compromise on an issue that crosses your personal boundaries.
Another way to look at core issues is to see them as issues regarding your own True Self. The True Self could be seen as the sum total of all your core values and beliefs. If you are able to consistently live in a way that honors your core values, you are living in True Self.
The worksheet below will give you the skills to find your core values. Once you have listed them, you can refer to the worksheet as needed in order to help you to live consistently in True Self.
Stick FAST to Your CORE - Acronyms
The acronym below will help you to determine your CORE values. After reading over these CORE skills, go on to complete the Finding your CORE Worksheet.
CORE is:
Connection
Connection means finding ways to connect to others and to yourself by choosing to remain positive and engaged
Openness
Openness means remaining open to hearing what others are saying, and remaining open to what your own inner voice is telling you
Reflective
To be reflective is to use the skills of observing and describing to examine your own inner emotional states
Empathy
To be empathetic is to express sincere concern for the feelings of others and yourself
FAST is:
Flexible
In what ways might being Flexible help you to maintain your CORE values and beliefs?
Adaptable
In what ways might being Adaptable help you to maintain your CORE values and beliefs?
Stable
In what ways might being Stable help you to maintain your CORE values and beliefs?
Truthful
In what ways might being Truthful help you to maintain your CORE values and beliefs?