ValuesCrafting

What True Commitment Looks Like (and Why It Still Matters)

Real-world reflections on staying faithful to what matters most, through change, challenge, and time.

18 hrs ago • 

Susan Heathfield

The Power of Presence: How One Quiet Value Changes Everything

Discover how the simple act of being fully present can transform your relationships, strengthen connections, and bring calm to a distracted world.

Oct 8 • 

Susan Heathfield

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10 Everyday Ways to Strengthen the Connections That Matter Most

Connection isn’t built on grand gestures but in the small, daily choices that remind others they matter. Here’s how to weave more of it into your life.

Oct 1 • 

Susan Heathfield

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September 2025

Negativity: How to Stop It From Taking Over Your Life

Negativity drains energy and erodes trust. Here’s how to keep it from controlling your life

Sep 24 • 

Susan Heathfield

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No Excuses: How To Take Responsibility For Your Life

Responsibility is not a burden; it’s your freedom.

Sep 17 • 

Susan Heathfield

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From Catastrophizing To Integrity: A Better Way To Face Uncertainty

Practical steps to stop the spiral, strengthen relationships, and face challenges with clarity and integrity.

Sep 10 • 

Susan Heathfield

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September Prelude: Integrity, Percy, and What’s Ahead

This Labor Day week brings a pause for reflection, a look ahead at the themes of September, and a return to the essentials of integrity.

Sep 3 • 

Susan Heathfield

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August 2025

Integrity Isn’t Lost in Big Ways, But Small Ones

It’s the overlooked promises and shortcuts that quietly shape who we become.

Aug 27 • 

Susan Heathfield

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How To Know When You’re Drifting From Truth—and Find Your Way Back

Integrity isn’t about perfection—it’s about noticing when we soften, rationalize, or embellish, and choosing truth instead.

Aug 20 • 

Susan Heathfield

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Authenticity Isn't Free—And Why I Still Choose It

Revisiting one of ValuesCrafting's most-read articles with new personal and professional stories that show the real costs and rewards of living your…

Aug 13 • 

Susan Heathfield

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The Changes You Make Without Willpower

Why some of your most lasting changes don’t come from pushing harder, but from seeing clearly what no longer fits in your life.

Aug 6 • 

Susan Heathfield

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July 2025

When You Value Yourself, The World Responds Differently

Why Inner Shifts Ripple Outward—and How To Keep Practicing, Not Perfecting

Jul 30 • 

Susan Heathfield

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