In what ways do I try to have my actions genuinely reflect my values?

The skill of accurate self-appraisal was learned over time with effort and help from various places. Starting with the Cub Scouts and at home. It is a base or foundation of ethics. To know the signs and learn the process of seeing the difference between right and wrong, and act accordingly. I am not loving the word ‘try’ in the question (I am sure I will not be the only one of you who does). The most important lessons are those that teach the absolute degradation associated with a practice of NOT being true to my values. Those were important lessons (like touching a hot stove). And, very key, being choosy about my values! Actually finding and articulating them to myself with an intention of living in accordance with them. The mechanics are then pretty simple…install guardrails (so-to-speak) to keep me on the path. Pay attention to the signposts of deviation from the path and correct accordingly.

Sidebar: as per the tenuousness of our national situation at his very hour…remember! To survive, swim across the rip current NOT against it!