10 minute exercise
Acceptance/self-acceptance
Acceptance/self-acceptance
Adventure
Adventure
Assertiveness
Assertiveness
Authenticity
Authenticity
Caring/self-care
Caring/self-care
Compassion/self-compassion
Compassion/self-compassion
Connection
Connection
Contribution and generosity
Contribution and generosity
Co-operation
Co-operation
Courage
Courage
Creativity
Creativity
Curiosity
Curiosity
Encouragement
Encouragement
Excitement
Excitement
Fairness
Fairness
Fitness
Fitness
Flexibility
Flexibility
Freedom and independence
Freedom and independence
Friendliness
Friendliness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Fun and humour
Fun and humour
Gratitude
Gratitude
Honesty
Honesty
Industry
Industry
Intimacy
Intimacy
Kindness
Kindness
Love
Love
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Order
Order
Persistence and commitment
Persistence and commitment
Respect/self-respect
Respect/self-respect
Responsibility
Responsibility
Safety and protection
Safety and protection
Sensuality and pleasure
Sensuality and pleasure
Sexuality
Sexuality
Skillfulness
Skillfulness
Supportiveness
Supportiveness
Trust
Trust
Step 1 of 3
Great work! Now, let’s focus on the ‘very important’ basket and refine the values within this list. Select your top 5 values by using the drop-down menus, starting with ‘Value 1’ box as your most important value, and ‘Value 5’ as your least important value.
Observe how this feels. What thoughts and feelings do you experience? Was it easier or harder than you expected?
Step 2 of 3
Nearly there! Now, reflect on your top 3 choices. Do you feel that giving more focus to these 3 values in your life would help you to concentrate on what matters most to you?
Can you think of ways that you could connect more with these values in your daily life? If you can, write these down and use them when you develop your ACT Plan.
Step 3 of 3
Adapted from: Harris, R. 2010. The Confidence Gap: Complete worksheet. Available at:https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/complete_worksheets_for_The_Confidence_Gap.pdf (Last accessed: July 2022).