What does your compass actually point toward?
Not what you should want. Not what sounds impressive. What actually matters to you. Pick up to 5 values that feel most true — and see where your compass points.
Values clarification is a core technique in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). When we're clear on what we actually value — separate from what we think we should value — decisions become less paralysing. The exercise doesn't tell you what to do. It shows you what compass you've been carrying, often without realising it.