WM9: Role Models Analysis
Virtual Coach
Work step-by-step through the Know What Matters exercise with the virtual coach.
Introduction
People you admire act like living highlighters—illuminating traits that matter deeply to you. Role Models Analysis has you jot three real‑life or fictional figures, pull their standout qualities, and spot recurring value themes. This lightning exercise is a fast way to name north‑star principles without sifting through long word lists.
Instructions
Role Models Analysis
Goal: Complete one Role Models Analysis today; revisit whenever your inspiration feels low.
Steps
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List Three Role Models (1 min)
What it means: Write the names of three people you genuinely admire—alive, deceased, or fictional.
Example: Serena Williams, Mister Rogers, Aunt Maria.
Quick tip: Go with gut, not résumé shine.
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Name Top 3 Qualities Each (3 min)
What it means: For each person, bullet three traits or behaviours you find inspiring.
Example: Serena → Discipline, Resilience, Advocacy.
Quick tip: Use single-word nouns or short phrases.
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Spot Repeaters (1 min)
What it means: Circle traits that appear for two or more figures—these are likely core values.
Example: “Compassion” appears twice, “Discipline” twice.
Quick tip: Highlight duplicates with the same colour.
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Choose One Quality to Practise Tomorrow (30 sec)
What it means: Pick one circled trait and design a ≤15-minute action to embody it next day.
Example: Practise “Discipline” → 15-min dawn workout set.
Quick tip: Calendar it right now with alert.
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Commit in Writing (30 sec)
What it means: Write “Tomorrow I will practise ___ by ___.” Sign and date.
Example: “Tomorrow I will practise Discipline by finishing draft before noon.”
Quick tip: Post-it on laptop keeps it salient.
Worksheet & Virtual Coach
FAQs
My role models overlap with Heroes & Villains exercise—okay?
Absolutely. Repetition reinforces priority traits.
Traits aren’t duplicating—what then?
That can mean diverse inspirations. Rank the nine traits and pick your top three value words.
Can fictional characters skew results?
Fictional models often highlight aspirational traits—include them, but balance with one real person.
How big should tomorrow’s action be?
Tiny counts: a five-minute courtesy call can live “Kindness.” Scale comes later.
How often to redo?
Quarterly or any time you feel adrift. New influences bring fresh trait patterns.
Disclaimer
If you have any behavioral health questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare or mental health care provider. This article is supported by peer-reviewed research and information drawn from behavioral health societies and governmental agencies. However, it is not a substitute for professional behavioral health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
