Values-based Living (VbL)

This is an ethically grounded approach to life. It raises awareness of ourselves and the enhancing universal values that are personal to us and that guide the way we live. It encourages us to develop our capacity to be ethically intelligent.  This means that we do our best to be self-aware so that we ethically self-regulate our behaviour for the good of ourselves, others and our planet. We do this by choosing enhancing values such as integrity, courage, trust and responsibilty.  

This is what IVET Affiliate Dr Emiliano Bosio says: 

"Values-based living is crucial because it fosters a sense of purpose and direction, guiding individuals and communities toward actions that reflect their core principles and beliefs. By prioritizing values such as integrity, compassion, and sustainability, we can create a more harmonious and just society."

Benefits

Our lives become enriched when we raise awareness of the values that are meaningful to us in a number of ways:

• we become more self-aware, of our thoughts, including implicit bias and actions, which translates naturally into different and emotionally healthier ways we live our lives

• we form better relationships with others through connections which become deeper and more resonant

• we become ethical role-models for our children, family, friends and work colleagues, contributing to a more cohesive society

• we gain a meaning and purpose in our lives

• we are led by our authentic selves, which reflects inner peace and harmony

The IVET Foundation promotes Self-leadership as a way to improve both personal wellbeing and social cohesion for a sustainable, secure world for everyone. It is proud and honoured to have Dr Richard Schwartz, pioneer of the world renown Internal Family Systems (IFS) method of Psychotherapy, as an Affiliate.