VALUED DEFINITION:Feeling worthy and cherished PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS: Standing strong, with the head held high A purposeful stride Taking a deep breath to center oneself and enjoy the moment Smiling frequently and genuinely Trying new things (not letting fear or doubt hold one back) Politeness (sayingthank youwithout hesitation, never interrupting others, etc.) Becoming more talkative with others Leaning in when others are talking Initiating conversations Maintaining strong eye contact Making time for people Laughter Being positive and upbeat Taking up more space (the legs firmly planted, a relaxed pose with a hand on one’s hip, gesturing while speaking, etc.) An easygoing, relaxed manner Transparency (not keeping secrets or holding back) Not engaging in gossip Nodding and smiling as people speak Cheering others on Touching people to make interactions more personal (hugging, bumping shoulders, holding hands, etc.) Friendliness Never asking others for more than one is willing to give Thoughtfulness (offering compliments, giving gifts, volunteering one’s time, etc.) Being a good listener Staying on task and being motivated; not procrastinating Focusing on one’s work and family with dedication and vigor (staying late or making good use of one’s time) Following rules without hesitation Listening intently when others speak Smiling in response to someone calling out one’s name Being comfortable giving or receiving friendly touches (e.g., a shoulder tap) Taking pride in one’s appearance (dressing neatly, having good hygiene, etc.) Offering to help often (taking on extra work, running errands, vouching for someone, etc.) Doing favors with no ulterior motives Generosity Standing up for oneself INTERNAL SENSATIONS: Relaxed muscles Easy breathing A swelling feeling in the chest (lightness, tingling, etc.) MENTAL RESPONSES: Thinking about one’s company, group, or country (whichever applies) and the good associated with it Feeling blessed that one’s path led to this place in life and the people in it Wanting to give back and prove that the value is well placed Feeling that one has found one’s tribe Longing to learn and gain new skills to better oneself Wanting to give people what they want when they are deserving A willingness to take more risks since others have one’s back ACUTE OR LONG-TERM RESPONSES FOR THIS EMOTION: Working hard at a task; going the extra mile Loyalty to those one serves Feelings of well-being and satisfaction Being open with one’s ideas and opinions A desire to get closer to people and build personal relationships Wanting to pass the feeling on (letting others know they are appreciated and have worth) SIGNS THAT THIS EMOTION IS BEING SUPPRESSED: Needing reassurance or reinforcement before feeling secure:Are you happy with my work? Creating situations where one will be praised if one is valued Asking for feedback to better oneself:What can I do better next time?orHow can I help you more? Striving for recognition MAY ESCALATE TO:Satisfaction,Pride,Confidence,Happiness,Smugness MAY DE-ESCALATE TO:Uncertainty,Insecurity,Hurt,Scorn ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS: Advise, beam, build, care cherish, collaborate, congratulate, dedicate empower, exchange, express, gather help, improve, include, joke laugh, listen, mentor, open pat, please, share, smile socialize, support, touch, trust validate WRITER’S TIP:To engage a reader’s emotions, put characters in real-world scenarios they may identify with: sibling rivalries, telling the truth but not being believed, unreturned affections, etc.