We need values because they guide our behavior, attitude, personality, and choices.  Here are some reasons why values are important in our lives and how they are beneficial to your health and well-being.

Your purpose in life is the reason why you got up this morning.  When they are aligned with your core values, your passions and purpose in life give you direction and meaning.   It can help you during times that are challenging.

Aligning your values with your purpose in life can help you live a life that is meaningful to you.  For example, if your top value is creativity, you can find the things in life that bring out your creativity and this, in turn, helps you live a more purposeful life.

People with a high sense of their values can articulate themselves well and their values align with their personality.  They generally have healthier self-esteem than people who don't have a good sense of what their values are.

People who have a lower sense of what their values are, tend to have lower self-esteem than people who have higher levels.  They are also more likely to have values that are in opposition to their personality, place blame on others, and have greater internal tension.

Those who prioritize eudaimonic values like friendship, family, and community are generally happier than those who prioritize extrinsic values like money, power, educational attainment, work, health, and leisure.

Values help you make decisions by prioritizing what is most important in your life.  These are the things that will have a direct and immediate impact on your life, like choosing a career or starting a family.

Knowing your core values enables you to stay focused on the things that bring meaning, joy, and happiness to your life.