Values Clarification (ACT-Based)

What is Values Clarification (ACT-Based)?

Structured exercises from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for identifying and connecting with your core values — not goals or feelings, but the ongoing qualities of action that give your life meaning and direction. Values become a compass, not a destination.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Values Clarification (ACT-Based)?

1. 1.Complete the Life Compass exercise: map 10 life domains (work, relationships, family, health, leisure, spirituality, community, education, environment, self-care) and write what you deeply care about in each
2. 2.Use the Tombstone Exercise: imagine the end of your life and write what you want to be remembered for — this cuts through surface desires to reveal core values
3. 3.Narrow to your top 5-6 values using prioritization: when two values conflict (e.g., adventure vs. security), which feels more essentially 'you'?
4. 4.Assess alignment: for each value, rate 1-10 how consistently your current behavior reflects it. The biggest gaps between importance and alignment are your growth edges.
5. 5.Create committed actions: for each core value, define one specific behavior you'll practice this week. Values without action are just nice ideas. Review weekly.

How long does it take?

2-3 hours initial clarification, 15 minutes weekly alignment check.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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