If you have anxiety, it sounds to me like perhaps one of your values is safety and comfort. One of the ways I help myself feel comfortable is by keeping a pretty steady routine. You can also notice your values by things you DONT like. I don't like the idea of skydiving. I value things being predictable in my life because that makes me feel comfortable.
Most people have many values at the same time. They generally are: safety and comfort, fun, togetherness with other people (love), personal growth & challenge, to feel significant or special, and making a difference. Most people value all of these things to differing degrees at different times. There is no right or wrong answer. Perhaps what your T meant was for you to consider what you want... Rather than simply going along with what your parents want for you. Parents generally mean well but you are the only one who can know what makes you happy and what doesn't.
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