Value-Action Alignment

Activity Essentials Focused tasks for specific skills like boundaries or intuition. Typically 15–45 minutes. Intermediate Beginner needs no prior experience; Advanced builds on earlier work. ⏱ 30 minutes Estimated duration. Some are one-off; others involve multi-day tracking.

Overview iA structured exercise with clear steps. Goes deeper than a quick practice.

What It Is

List 5 core values → Assess current alignment → Spot gaps → Design one change → Schedule review.

You'll Need iWhat you'll need — usually just everyday items like paper, pen, or a phone.

Materials

  • Paper
  • Pen

Evidence Base iThe scientific or theoretical basis for why this activity works.

Research Foundation

Based on values clarification research showing environmental cues and deliberate practice bridges the value-action gap.

How To Do It iStep-by-step instructions. Follow in order for the best results.

  1. 1

    List your 5 core values with specific definitions of what each means to you.

  2. 2

    Assess current alignment: How do daily choices actively express each value?

  3. 3

    Spot gaps between stated importance and actual behavior.

  4. 4

    Design one specific change to better align actions with values.

  5. 5

    Schedule a regular review to assess progress and refine approaches.