motivation, goal-setting, and self esteem

You were not born with your basic values. Your values were shaped to a great extent by your parents, the school you attended, the community where you grew up, and the culture that nourished you. Because of your personal background, you have developed a unique set of values.To make good decisions, set appropriate goals, and manage your priorities, you must identify those values that are central to who you are today. Until you clarify what you really value, you may try to accomplish what is important to someone else, and you will tend to wander around and become frustrated. Values, goals, and motivation bring direction to your life and help you get where you want to go.
  As you become aware of and choose your values, they become an internal guidance system. To make good decisions, sit appropriate goals, and manage priorities, it is important to identify the values that are central to who you are today and to who you want to become.