ACT Values Sort
Aligning with Core Values: A Cognitive Clarity Coping Skill
Aligning your actions with core values is a powerful way to foster clarity, emotional well-being, and resilience. Values serve as anchors that guide your decisions and help you navigate challenges. When your actions reflect your values, you experience a sense of authenticity and purpose. However, misalignment between actions and values can cause stress, discomfort, and inner conflict.
The Think2Perform Values Sort (Think2Perform) is a useful tool for identifying your core values and gaining insight into how well your actions align with them.
Why Values Matter for Authenticity
Alignment builds trust: When actions match values, you experience inner clarity and self-trust.
Misalignment causes tension: Living out of sync with your values creates stress and dissatisfaction.
Values guide decisions: Knowing what matters most enables intentional, thoughtful choices.
Resilience through values: Staying connected to values provides strength during uncertain times.
How to Use Values as a Coping Skill
Identify Core Values: Use the Think2Perform Values Sort or reflect on key principles (e.g., health, family, integrity).
Assess Alignment: Ask, “Do my actions reflect these values?”
Realign as Needed: If misaligned, adjust your behavior to better reflect your core values.
Use Values as a Compass: In tough moments, revisit your values to stay grounded and intentional.
Conclusion
Aligning with your values nurtures authentic self-leadership, providing a foundation for clarity and resilience. Whether in therapy, coaching, or personal reflection, reconnecting with your values can reduce stress, restore purpose, and help you move through challenges with confidence and direction.
