{"id":789794,"date":"2026-02-10T13:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=789794"},"modified":"2026-02-10T13:46:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:46:01","slug":"how-to-stay-steady-in-a-world-of-chaos-this-digital-values-tool-provides-muchneeded-clarity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/how-to-stay-steady-in-a-world-of-chaos-this-digital-values-tool-provides-muchneeded-clarity_789794.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Steady in a World of Chaos: This Digital Values Tool Provides Much-Needed Clarity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/1770693670.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"How to Stay Steady in a World of Chaos: This Digital Values Tool Provides Much-Needed Clarity  \" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/02\/1770693670.jpg\" alt=\"How to Stay Steady in a World of Chaos: This Digital Values Tool Provides Much-Needed Clarity  \" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Someone completing the Personal Values Card Sort on their phone<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">In a fast-paced and often chaotic world, the free Personal Values Card Sort helps people reconnect with what matters most. This simple 5-minute online exercise guides users to identify and prioritise their core values, offering a practical way to build clarity and steadiness. Based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, it provides an accessible starting point for making more intentional, values-aligned decisions.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Brisbane, QLD, Australia &#8211;<\/strong> In a world that often feels unpredictable and overwhelming, finding a sense of internal stability has become a top priority for many. A new, free online resource&mdash;the Personal Values Card Sort&mdash;was launched to help individuals cut through the noise of daily life and rediscover what truly matters to them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Building an Internal Compass <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When life feels chaotic, it is easy to drift into &#8220;survival mode,&#8221; making decisions based on immediate stress rather than long-term fulfilment. The Personal Values Card Sort offers a &#8220;mental reset.&#8221; It is a simple, interactive exercise that helps users identify their foundational beliefs&mdash;the &#8220;moral compass&#8221; that guides attitudes, decisions, and behaviours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Values aren&#8217;t just abstract ideas; they are the stable ground we stand on when everything else is shifting,&#8221; says <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14125240 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au\/brisbane-psychologists\/dr-sascha-hardwick\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Sascha Hardwick<\/a>, Director of Hardwick Psychological Services. &#8220;By identifying these core principles, people can stop reacting to the chaos and start acting with intention.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Science of Values-Based Action <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While the tool is designed for easy, everyday use, it is built on a psychological foundation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The concept of &#8220;values-based action&#8221; is a cornerstone of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern psychological approach that emphasises acting on one&#8217;s values to create a meaningful life, especially during times of adversity. Taking practical steps aligned with one&rsquo;s values often translates into meaningful behaviour change in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How the Tool Works <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The online interface makes it a simple 5-minute exercise.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Identify: The user is presented with 1 of 73 values at a time. They simply choose whether the value is: not important, important, or very important.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Prioritise: The tool guides users to narrow their focus until they find their &#8220;Top 5&#8221; very important values.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Apply: Users receive a clear summary that serves as a blueprint for making future decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Free and Accessible to All <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Personal Values Card Sort is completely free to use and requires no sign-up or registration. It is designed to be an accessible resource for anyone looking to find their footing in a fast-paced world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To find your clarity today, visit: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14125240 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au\/personal-values-sort\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au\/personal-values-sort\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Hardwick Psychological Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hardwick Psychological Services is a Brisbane psychology practice providing evidence-based therapy and assessments for children, teens, adults and older adults. Our team of registered psychologists, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists offers a caring, collaborative, evidence-based approach to mental health to make a lasting positive change.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au_175501.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hardwick Psychological Services<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Joel Pollock<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=how-to-stay-steady-in-a-world-of-chaos-this-digital-values-tool-provides-muchneeded-clarity\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +61 7 3515 0172<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>240 Waterworks Rd  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Ashgrove<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> QLD<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> Australia<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.hardwickpsychologicalservices.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=how-to-stay-steady-in-a-world-of-chaos-this-digital-values-tool-provides-muchneeded-clarity\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Someone completing the Personal Values Card Sort on their phone In a fast-paced and often chaotic world, the free Personal Values Card Sort helps people reconnect with what matters most. 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