It's difficult to act in alignment with your values if you don't know what they are. These five questions can help you identify what matters to you most. Take this exercise seriously. Maybe even write your answers down. We often think we know our values, rattling off easy responses like "my kids," and "my career" when asked the question. Dig a little deeper. When you know who you are and what you stand for, you come to life’s choices with the most powerful tool of all: your full self.