A ship without a compass or map is a ship without a purpose. This is a great moment to spend time developing your life's purpose. Your values will give you clarity into what you believe in and why you really get up in the morning to hear your professor lecture twice a week. Your vision statement is a succinct way of giving direction to your values. This will help you know what steps to take next in life. I recommend developing both, but either/or is fine. They are both great exercises that can also help you write your personal story. Objectives Bring clarity to what gets you up in the morning. It should give you a renewed sense of purpose and energy. Instructions 1. Develop your Core Values with about 3-5 values that are clearly defined, doable, and they need to be something that you can refine over the next 1-5 years