Values-to-Action Worksheet: Live What Matters

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This coaching worksheet is designed to follow the Values Alignment Assessment. Use it to turn abstract values into visible choices, calendar commitments, and small actions.

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Important disclaimer: This worksheet is for coaching, personal development, education, and self-help purposes only. It is not a medical, psychological, or psychiatric assessment and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. If reflection brings up persistent distress, major changes in mood, sleep, functioning, substance use, or safety concerns, discuss your situation with a qualified medical or mental-health provider.

Step 1: Write Your Five Core Values

Core value Importance 0–10 Current alignment 0–10 Gap

Step 2: Define What Each Value Looks Like in Real Life

Choose your three most important values and complete:

  • Value: ____________________
  • When I am living this value, I usually: ____________________
  • When I move away from this value, I usually: ____________________
  • One small behaviour that expresses it: ____________________

Step 3: Calendar Reality Check

Look at the last seven days. Where did your time and attention actually go?

Major use of time Which value did it support? Did it feel chosen or automatic?

Step 4: Identify a Values Conflict

  • Value 1: ____________________
  • Value 2: ____________________
  • What each value is trying to protect: ____________________
  • What happens if I over-prioritize Value 1: ____________________
  • What happens if I over-prioritize Value 2: ____________________
  • A balanced or “both-and” option: ____________________

Step 5: Turn One Value Into a Weekly Commitment

  • Value I want to express more: ____________________
  • One visible behaviour: ____________________
  • When I will do it: ____________________
  • What I need to say no to: ____________________
  • What support will help: ____________________

Step 6: End-of-Week Review

  • Which choice felt most aligned with my values?
  • Where did I act mainly from habit, fear, or outside pressure?
  • Which value needs more room next week?
  • What trade-off am I willing to make consciously?

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Key Takeaways

  • Values become useful when translated into observable behaviour.
  • Your calendar often reveals more about alignment than your intentions do.
  • Conflicting values usually require deliberate trade-offs.
  • Choose one value and one concrete behaviour for the week.

Disclaimer: This worksheet is for self-help and coaching use only. It does not provide medical or mental-health diagnosis or treatment. If you are concerned about your health, symptoms, or functioning, consult a qualified medical or mental-health provider.