UBValueDriven2: You Be Value Driven Too

Values-Based Living: The Foundation of Character

Values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide our behavior, shape our decisions, and define who we are. Research in positive psychology, character education, and moral development consistently demonstrates that people who live in alignment with clearly defined values experience greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, and deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Research Foundation: UBValueDriven2 draws from multiple research traditions including Thomas Lickona's character education work, Shalom Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values, the VIA Institute's character strengths research, and positive psychology's focus on virtue ethics. These complementary frameworks identify universal values that transcend culture and time while recognizing individual differences in value priorities.

Key Research Findings:

• Values Clarity Matters: People who can clearly articulate their core values make better decisions and experience less stress during difficult choices
• Values Are Teachable: Character education research shows that values can be developed and strengthened through intentional practice and reflection
• Values Guide Behavior: When values are activated (brought to conscious awareness), they significantly influence subsequent behavior and choices
• Universal Yet Personal: While certain core values appear across virtually all cultures, individuals differ in how they prioritize and express these values

Why 8 Core Values? The 8 values in UBValueDriven2 were selected because they represent foundational principles essential for personal integrity, healthy relationships, and meaningful contribution. Together, they address how we treat ourselves (Self-Control, Perseverance), how we treat others (Compassion, Accepting Difference, Honesty), how we recover from mistakes (Forgiveness, Second Chances), and how we contribute to society (Responsibility). This comprehensive framework ensures development across all dimensions of character.

Each value represents a foundational principle for character development. UBValueDriven2 provides multiple Inspire-U-2 modules for each value, offering diverse perspectives and practical approaches for integrating these principles into daily life.

What exactly is an "Inspire-U-2" module, and how does it work?

An Inspire-U-2 module is a curated collection of 100+ inspirational quotes focused on a specific character trait, skill, or life dimension. The name breaks down grammatically as "Inspire-You-To" followed by an action or quality—for example, "Inspire-U-2-B-Honest" means "Inspire You To Be Honest."

🎯 How Do Modules Work?

Each module functions as a digital card deck in the InspireWell4Life platform. When you select a module like "Inspire-U-2-Have-Integrity," you can:

1. Draw random quotes one at a time, allowing serendipity to bring you the message you need today
2. Reflect on each quote in the context of your current life situation
3. Return repeatedly to the same module, discovering new wisdom with each visit
4. Track your favorites to build a personal collection of meaningful insights

🔄 Why Multiple Modules Per Value?

UBValueDriven2 contains 24 unique modules spread across 8 core values. Some values have multiple modules because each value has many facets—for example, "Compassion" includes modules for Inspire-U-2-Assist, Inspire-U-2-B-A-Friend, Inspire-U-2-B-Kind, Inspire-U-2-Relate-Well, and Inspire-U-2-Serve. This diversity allows you to:

• Find your personal entry point into each value based on what resonates most
• Explore different expressions of the same core principle
• Prevent habituation by varying your practice across related but distinct modules
• Tailor your journey to your unique personality, relationships, and current life circumstances

UBValueDriven2 provides a comprehensive values development system with exceptional depth and breadth:

Wisdom Tradition Distribution

Each module contains approximately 100 quotes carefully curated from six distinct wisdom traditions, ensuring cultural diversity and philosophical breadth:

• Universal/Eclectic: ~40% - Contemporary insights and cross-cultural wisdom
• Positive Psychology: ~30% - Research-backed perspectives from scientific literature
• Stoic Philosophy: ~10% - Ancient wisdom on virtue and character
• Christian Tradition: ~10% - Biblical and theological insights
• Buddhist/Mindfulness: ~5% - Eastern contemplative practices
• Other Traditions: ~5% - Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Indigenous, and additional sources

UBValueDriven2 is designed for anyone seeking to clarify their values, strengthen their character, and live with greater integrity and purpose.

Multiple Pathways to Practice

UBValueDriven2 offers flexible approaches to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences:

Maximizing Effectiveness

Based on character education research and positive psychology studies, consistent engagement with values-based practices produces measurable improvements in well-being and character development:

Short-Term Impact (Weeks 1-4)

Medium-Term Impact (Weeks 5-12)

Long-Term Transformation (3-12 Months)

UBValueDriven2 is built upon decades of rigorous research in character education, positive psychology, and values theory. Key foundational works include:

Supporting Research by Value

Each of the 8 core values has its own extensive research literature:

• Accepting Difference: Allport (1954) on prejudice reduction; Pettigrew & Tropp (2006) on intergroup contact
• Responsibility: Ryan & Deci (2000) on self-determination and autonomous motivation
• Forgiveness: Worthington (2005) on forgiveness interventions; Enright (2001) on forgiveness therapy
• Perseverance: Duckworth (2016) on grit; Baumeister & Tierney (2011) on willpower
• Self-Control: Mischel (2014) on the marshmallow test and delayed gratification
• Honesty: Ariely (2012) on the truth about dishonesty; Trevino & Brown (2004) on ethical leadership
• Compassion: Neff (2011) on self-compassion; Gilbert (2009) on compassion-focused therapy
• Second Chances: Dweck (2006) on growth mindset; Tedeschi & Calhoun (2004) on post-traumatic growth

UBValueDriven2 works beautifully alongside other InspireWell4Life products to create a comprehensive personal development system:

UBValueDriven2 is built on decades of rigorous research in character education and positive psychology. For those who wish to explore the foundations more deeply, we recommend these essential works: