Career vs. Personal Life Values Alignment Worksheet

The Career vs. Personal Life Values Alignment Worksheet helps you see if your job matches what’s important to you in life. It’s like comparing two lists to see how well they fit together.

First, you write down your core values. These are the things that matter most to you in life.

Then, for each value, you mark whether it aligns with your career and personal life. This process of identification gives you a sense of accomplishment, showing you where things match up and where they don’t, and motivating you to make necessary changes.

By thinking about how well your values fit with your work and life every week, you gain clarity. You note which values are working well and which ones need more attention, helping you to stay focused and clear-minded.

At the end of the month, you look at the big picture. You see which values had the most positive impact and which were hard to align.

This worksheet helps you understand whether your job and personal life align with your values. It can also show you where you might need to make changes to feel more fulfilled in your 20-hour work week and beyond.

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Values Identification

Instructions:

1. Identify and list your core values in the “Core Value” column.
2. Assess whether each value aligns with your career and mark “Y” for yes or “N” for no in the “Career Alignment” column.
3. Assess whether each value aligns with your personal life and mark “Y” for yes or “N” for no in the “Personal Life Alignment” column.
4. Use the “Notes/Comments” column to reflect on any discrepancies or areas of alignment between your career and personal life.

Weekly Values Reflection

1. Total values aligned in both areas: ____
2. Most aligned value: ______________
3. Value needing attention: ______________
4. Challenges faced in alignment:
   • a. ______________
   • b. ______________
   • c. ______________
5. Adjustments for next week:
   • a. ______________
   • b. ______________
   • c. ______________

Monthly Values Alignment Review

1. Total values aligned this month: ____
2. Value with the most positive impact: ______________
3. Most challenging value to align: ______________
4. Overall progress (1-10): ____
5. New values to focus on next month:
   • a. ______________
   • b. ______________
   • c. ______________

Final Thoughts:

Reflect on the alignment between your career and personal life values. Consider what adjustments you can make to bring these areas into greater harmony. Use this reflection to guide your decisions and actions moving forward.