Self awareness
Values vs. Time-Spent Personal Alignment Grid
The client feels a general sense of dissatisfaction or aimlessness but cannot pinpoint the source.
When a client is doing all the “right” things but still reports a vague dissatisfaction or a sense of being adrift, it’s hard to find a starting point. They often can’t name the source of their discontent, making the conversation feel abstract and unproductive. The problem isn’t a lack of effort on their part; it’s a fundamental disconnect between their daily activities and their core motivations.
This directive moves the conversation from the abstract to the concrete by creating a stark, visual comparison between the client’s stated values and their actual allocation of time. It bypasses intellectualization and presents a clear, data-driven snapshot of their current reality. The client walks away with an undeniable picture of the specific misalignments that are fueling their discontent.
Values vs. Time-Spent Personal Alignment Grid
In the first column of the grid below, list five to seven of your most important personal values. A value is a principle that guides your behavior, such as ’learning,’ ‘community,’ ‘adventure,’ or ‘order.’
For the next seven days, track how you spend your time. At the end of the week, fill in the grid. Next to each value, write the specific activities you performed that align with it. In the final column, estimate the total hours you spent on those activities over the entire week.
After completing the grid, create a separate list below it of significant activities that do not correspond to any of the values you listed. Note the activity and the hours spent.
Do not interpret the results. The purpose is to collect the information. Bring the completed grid and list with you.
| Stated Value | Related Activities This Week | Total Hours Spent This Week |
|---|---|---|
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