Core Priorities Assessment

Core Priorities Assessment

This directive is designed for clients presenting with ambivalence or a persistent lack of direction. It is effective when an individual reports feeling stuck, or when their actions seem consistently misaligned with their stated goals. The assessment helps to identify the source of this internal conflict by creating a clear connection between abstract personal principles and tangible, everyday choices.

The tool provides a systematic method for articulating these principles in specific, behavioral terms. Use it as a foundational exercise in goal-setting, career counseling, or with clients facing major life transitions. The resulting output gives both practitioner and client a stable reference point for decision-making, ensuring subsequent work is grounded in what the individual finds most meaningful.


Core Priorities Assessment

Operating PrincipleWhat This Means to You (Specific actions or outcomes)Importance (High/Med/Low)
Achievement
Adventure
Authenticity
Autonomy
Balance
Compassion
Connection
Contribution
Creativity
Excitement
Growth
Harmony
Health
Influence
Learning
Legacy
Order
Recognition
Security
Significance
Spirituality

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