Our core values form the basis of our motivation each day, often without us realising. When we feel that our actions are useful and consistent with who we are, it gives them meaning and helps us to rise to challenges. In the course of our professional lives, we change and so do our work environments. “What does "success" mean for me?”“What are the core values that motivate me?”We need to balance the meaning that we give to our profession with the day-to-day realities of our job. If we don’t link our ideals to day-to-day constraints, our ideals can work against us, creating an internal conflict.