Since values relate to quality—rather than quantity—of action, the amount of time you spend enacting your values doesn’t necessarily reflect how much they matter to you, or limit the degree of engagement you bring to the precious moments you have with your loved ones or to the limited time you have at work. If you need to put in a twelve-hour day at the office to complete a project, something as simple as sending a quick email or text to your spouse can keep you connected to your value of being a loving partner.
