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Values Architecture

"Know what actually matters. Not what you think should."

An ACT-based values clarification tool that sits above the Annual Blueprint in the planning hierarchy. Not a goal-setting worksheet — a rigorous process for identifying genuine values versus socially conditioned ones across every life domain.

£9.99
16 pages · All 7 formats

About the Values Architecture

Most planning systems fail because they're built on goals without values. You can execute a perfect quarterly plan and still feel hollow if the goals were chosen to impress others rather than serve what genuinely matters to you. The Values Architecture is the missing first step — a structured process drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that helps you distinguish your actual values from the ones you've inherited, performed, or defaulted into. This is the document that makes every other Groundwork tool more effective.

Methodology · Acceptance & Commitment
Based on Steven Hayes' ACT framework: psychological flexibility through values clarity and committed action. Used in coaching contexts worldwide.
What's included — Values Architecture printable
Values inventory — 60 candidate values across six life domains. Circle, cross out, question. No commitment required yet.
Values distillation — from 60 to 20 to 10 to 5. A structured narrowing process using paired comparison, not gut feel.
Values vs goals distinction — for each value: what does living this look like in practice? What would I have to give up to live it fully?
Authenticity audit — for each remaining value: whose voice is this? Yours, a parent's, culture's, fear's?
Values collision map — where do your top values conflict? How do you resolve the collision deliberately rather than by default?
Committed action page — one specific behaviour change per value that starts within the next 7 days
Values reference card — distilled single page for your desk or binder. Annual review prompt included.
Integration guide — how your values map connects to Annual Blueprint, 90-Day Planner, and Daily Focus Sheet
Who is this for?
Anyone using the Groundwork system who wants to go deeper on Coaching
People who want structure that actually connects to their goals
Those who have tried generic planners and found them too vague
Product preview
Print layout
Values Architecture · A5
All formats
A4 · A5 · Filofax · US Letter
Digital · GoodNotes
iPad / Notion
Product images coming soon — mockups being added
Customer reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ from 3 reviews
★★★★★
The format range is what sets Groundwork apart. I use the Notion template during the week and print the A5 for weekends. Both are properly designed — not an afterthought.
Alex H.Notion + A5
★★★★★
Clean, purposeful design. No wasted space, no filler prompts. This is what a planning tool should look like — everything on the page earns its place.
Priya S.GoodNotes
★★★★☆
Third Groundwork product I've bought. The consistency across the range means everything works together. Filofax sizes are accurate and the greyscale printing is crisp.
Marcus D.Filofax A5
Questions about this product

Common questions

What formats are included?
Every Groundwork product includes A4, A5, Filofax, and US Letter print sizes, plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for GoodNotes or Notability, plus a Notion template. All in a single download.
Is it undated?
Yes. All Groundwork products are undated — no pre-printed year, month, or day. Start any time, reprint as many times as you need.
How do I print at home?
Print on standard 80gsm paper in greyscale or colour. The designs are built to work in greyscale — no full-bleed backgrounds, so no wasted ink. Set quality to 'standard' not 'draft' for clean lines.
Does it work with GoodNotes or Notability?
Yes. The digital PDF has active hyperlinks and is optimised for stylus input on iPad. Works on GoodNotes, Notability, Xodo, and any other PDF annotation app.
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Values Architecture — the layer above goals
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