Inner Compass Worksheet
INNER COMPASS
Discovering Core Values & Decision Influences
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Your values are your personal GPS. They are the principles and beliefs that guide how you treat others, spend your time, and make tough choices—even when nobody is watching.
1 The Value Vault
Circle 6 values that resonate with you most
Kindness
Caring for others
Honesty
Truth & trust
Loyalty
Standing by friends
Courage
Facing challenges
Creativity
Original ideas
Fairness
Justice & equality
Family
Home connection
Humor
Joy & laughter
Success
Goals & growth
Freedom
Self-reliance
Accountability
Owning actions
Curiosity
Love of learning
2 My Top 3 Anchors
Narrow your choices down to your 3 non-negotiable values
Core Value #1
What does this look like in daily life?
Why is this essential to who you are?
Give an example of putting this into action at school or home:
Core Value #2
What does this look like in daily life?
Why is this essential to who you are?
Give an example of putting this into action at school or home:
Core Value #3
What does this look like in daily life?
Why is this essential to who you are?
Give an example of putting this into action at school or home:
Unit: Identity & Social Decision-Making Turn to Page 2 to map the influences on your choices → Page 1 of 2
THE INFLUENCE SPHERE
Analyzing External & Internal Forces
Student Decision Map
3 The 4 Major Influence Fields
Every choice is influenced. Notice both the positive pull and the pressure.
Family & Culture
Traditions, home rules, guardian expectations, cultural background.
+ Positive guidance they give you:
− A time their expectations felt stressful or conflicting:
Friends & Peers
Desire to fit in, shared jokes, locker room talk, group pressure.
+ How friends support your best self:
− When peer pressure urges you to compromise a value:
Social Media & Online Media
TikTok/Reels trends, influencers, gaming chats, likes & FOMO.
+ Inspiring ideas or positive connections online:
− How online trends push unrealistic standards or drama:
School, Coaches & Community
Team rules, grades, teacher advice, neighborhood community.
+ A mentor/rule that keeps you disciplined and safe:
− A time a rule or environment felt unfair or difficult:
4 Scenario Test: When Influences Collide
Dilemma: A popular group chat starts circulating an embarrassing photo and mean memes about a classmate who isn't in the chat. Several of your close friends are replying with laughing emojis. A friend DMs you: "Did you see that? Forward it to your group or they’ll think you're boring!"
1. Which of your core values is being tested right now? Explain:
2. Which influences (peers, media, fear of exclusion) are pulling you?
5 My North Star Strategy
Before I make a choice where I feel pressured, I will pause and ask myself this question:
Reflection Complete • Values in Action Page 2 of 2