
Use prompts that invite memory and emotion: peak experiences, proudest moments, teachers who changed you, anger triggers that reveal boundaries, and days that flew effortlessly. Capture single words, phrases, or tiny stories. Do not edit for neatness yet. Abundance matters first; clarity arrives later when you notice repeating patterns and begin to understand which drivers consistently renew your energy.

Spread your candidates on a table or a digital board. Group cousins together—autonomy with creativity, kindness with community, mastery with growth. Give each cluster a short, vivid name and a one‑sentence definition. Watch for duplicates hiding behind synonyms. If a word feels lofty yet vague, replace it with a story title that instantly returns you to a felt experience.

Forced ranking can feel harsh, yet it illuminates trade‑offs you already make unconsciously. Rank by asking, when these two conflict, which one should win most often this season? Allow ties sparingly, add context notes, and revisit quarterly. The goal is not rigid hierarchy, but informed awareness, so your worksheets can test options against priorities that actually reflect your current reality.
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