Great question! We define values as the things that are most important to you in life. Values can be qualities or personal characteristics you choose to live by (kindness, honesty, empathy), or various aspects of your life that you care about (family, friendship, health). Some values inventories define the scope of values as only personal characteristics or only aspects of your life, but in our experience many people’s core values include a mix of both types of values; we chose to include the whole range so you can too!

Knowing your core values gives you a deeper sense of self-awareness and identity, helps guide your decision-making, and can contribute to more meaningful relationships. When you’re clear on your core values, you're more likely to make choices that align with your true self. This can lead to greater personal fulfillment and satisfaction, as well as more meaningful relationships with others who share similar values. Knowing your core values is like having a life compass; it allows you to focus on what's most important to you and make intentional choices that support your personal and professional growth.

Knowing what the people in your life value can help you build stronger relationships and communicate more effectively. When you understand what's important to someone, you are more able to empathize with them and can tailor your interactions to better align with their values, which can lead to greater mutual understanding and respect. It can also help you identify potential areas of conflict and work proactively to find solutions that work for everyone involved. Ultimately, understanding other people’s values can help you build deeper and more meaningful connections, both personally or professionally.

Goals are specific and measurable objectives that are usually focused on achieving a desired outcome or result - such as completing a project, buying a house, or acquiring a specific job title.

Values, on the other hand, are the beliefs, principles, and ideals that are most important to you in life. They are the guiding principles that help you make decisions and live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Values are more about the journey than the destination, and they don't necessarily have a specific end point or outcome. Instead, they are about living in alignment with what matters most to you and what you believe is important in life.

Clarifying your core values allows you to shift your focus from a goal-focused to a values-driven life. Letting your values be the driving force of your life can make a big difference in your presence, flexibility, and overall life satisfaction. Here’s a great video explaining the difference between values and goals!

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Our first edition of Val-You includes 55 thoughtfully selected cards containing a wide range of values and an instruction booklet containing complete instructions for the game, including pre- and post-game discussion prompts.

Val-You, 2.0 includes 64 thoughtfully selected cards containing a wide range of values and an instruction booklet containing complete instructions for the game, including pre- and post-game discussion prompts.

Our cards intentionally do not include definitions of each value to allow players to define what a given value means to them. Values are subjective and we believe their definitions should be too.

Val-You is intended for a wide range of audiences; it can be played among friends and family or used as a tool by a variety of professionals in diverse settings, including managers, HR professionals, counsellors, teachers, occupational therapists, and more. Val-You can be played with a group of people, individually, or facilitated by professionals in one-on-one settings. Val-You is ideal for players ages 10+, but can be played with younger children with modifications/support with definitions.

Yes! Val-You supports social emotional learning, inquiry learning, career planning and decision making. Post-game discussion questions encourage students to dig deep in their reflection of personal values. Val-You can be used as a starting point for exploring careers that align with students’ values.

With younger players, especially in school settings, we recommend introducing the game after a pre-game discussion to support the development of an understanding of what values are, why they’re important, and what each value means.

Orders are prepared and shipped from Vancouver, BC. Once shipped, we will send you a tracking number via email. Please allow 7-10 business days from the date of purchase to receive your order.

Yes, we do! Our US Shipping option will auto-populate when you enter your US address. For other international orders, please email us and we will get your order processed!

We have a 30-day return policy if there is damage to the item when it is received or if you are unsatisfied with your order. If you’d like to initiate a return, contact us via email within 30 days of receiving your game and we will send you instructions for the return. Once we’ve received the item you will receive a refund on your original payment method. Shipping costs are not covered in our return policy.