Taking committed action is the second step in the process of values-guided committed action. Before proceeding with this page, make sure you have read the page on values-guided committed action and have completed the values identification exercise.
It’s all well and good to know our values, but it’s only via ongoing values-congruent action that life becomes rich, full, and meaningful. In other words, we won’t have much of a journey if we simply stare at the compass; our journey only happens when we move our arms and legs in our chosen direction. Values-guided action gives rise to a wide range of thoughts and feelings, both pleasant and unpleasant, both pleasurable and painful. So committed action means “doing what it takes” to live by our values even if that brings up pain and discomfort.
A good first step in taking committed action is to set specific values-guided goals. The worksheet below will help you do this.
Goal Setting Worksheet [PDF]