ACT · Values
Life Vision — More Of / Less Of
Eight life areas — what to grow, what to shrink, the first honest step
About this worksheet
A vision worksheet that names, area by area, what the client wants more of and less of — health, work, close relationships, family, community, play, rest, money. Grounded in values (every want gets the value underneath it — not the thing, what the thing is for) and grounded in action (every want gets a first concrete step this week, under 30 minutes, doable without new resources). Ends with the field most vision exercises skip: what tends to talk me out of this, and my counter-move. Because vision without a plan for the internal saboteur reliably dissolves.
When to use it
- New-year or new-quarter reviews.
- ACT committed-action work after values clarification.
- Midlife re-evaluation, empty nest, retirement transitions.
- Early recovery direction-setting once stabilization is in place.
- After a life event (loss, illness, move) where the old plan no longer fits.
How to use it
- 1Do the year-from-now question first
'One year from now life is meaningfully better — what's different?' Sets the frame before drilling into areas.
- 2Fill the grid area by area
More of / less of, per area. Don't skip areas that feel awkward — those are often where the vision is most crowded out.
- 3Find the value under the want
'Why does this matter to me?' Answers that stop at 'because it would make me happy' aren't done yet.
- 4The one area
Which area, if it shifted, would change the most? Focus concentrates energy; a diffuse vision doesn't move.
- 5First step + counter-move
Under 30 minutes this week, plus a plan for what will talk them out of it. Both fields required.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a values worksheet?+
A values worksheet clarifies what matters. This worksheet translates values into concrete life-area vision plus a first action. They chain: values first, this next.
Isn't 'more of / less of' the same as a goals list?+
No — goals default to achievement (finish X, hit Y number). This is about the texture of daily life across areas. Both have their place; this one is better for clients who already have too many goals and not enough direction.
What if the client's vision feels unrealistic?+
Notice whether the sheet is asking for the vision or the plan. Vision can be big; the first step is small. If the client keeps writing five-year plans in the first-step field, redirect to under-30-minutes-this-week.
Is this worksheet free?+
Yes. Free printable PDF. Sign in to TherapistAssist to send as a secure client link.
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