A new year is a prime opportunity for self-discovery - and one Australian author has written a book designed to get that process started.

Start with Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose encourages readers to identify their core values and utilise them to build a fulfilling life.

Bradley Hook says identifying - and being clear - about your values is the first step towards reducing anxiety and stress about life's challenges.

"When we're clear about our values, we can weave a web of habits and we can align our behaviours with what matters most to us. And in my experience and in my research, that brings us a sense of fulfilment." 

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