Create your “decision clarity checklist”

Why this practice?
Clarity reduces decision fatigue (Decision Science).

What is it?
A list of questions to guide work or career choices.

How to use it

Use it for big or small decisions.

Closing thought
Good questions guide wise steps.

Define your “values in action”

Why this practice?
Living your values increases job satisfaction (Values Congruence Theory).

What is it?
Linking your daily actions to your core values.

How to use it

Choose one core value weekly.

Align one behaviour with it.

Closing thought
Live your values out loud.

Design your “career curiosity calendar”

Why this practice?
Curiosity fuels lifelong growth (Career Adaptability Research).

What is it?
A monthly plan to explore new fields or roles.

How to use it

Block one hour per month to explore a topic, trend or skill.

Closing thought
Curiosity keeps your career alive.

Host a “career storytelling” night

Why this practice?
Stories build connection and insight (Narrative Coaching).

What is it?
Sharing one career moment with a peer or group.

How to use it

Use prompts like “a turning point” or “a big lesson.”

Closing thought
Stories make sense of your path.

Craft your “ideal work recipe”

Why this practice?
Work design boosts performance and joy (Job Crafting Research).

What is it?
Listing what energises, drains, and inspires you.

How to use it

Adjust weekly priorities accordingly.

Closing thought
Work should fit you, not the other way round.

Track your “deep work” hours

Why this practice?
Focused work beats busy work (Cal Newport).

What is it?
Noting how many hours you spend in uninterrupted work.

How to use it

Aim for 2+ hours daily.

Block it in your calendar

Closing thought
Focus is your force multiplier.

Conduct a “values fit” reflection

Why this practice?
Alignment with values boosts wellbeing and resilience (Career Values Research).

What is it?
Asking how your current work reflects your values.

How to use it

Pick 3 core values.

Score them 1–10: “How present is this at work?”

Closing thought
Values aren't fluffy, they're fuel.

Build a “meaning-at-work” jar

Why this practice?
Tracking meaningful moments protects against burnout (Purpose Research).

What is it?
Writing one meaningful work moment each week on a note.

How to use it

Add weekly.

Revisit when motivation dips.

Closing thought
Purpose often hides in plain sight.

Use a “role energiser” checklist

Why this practice?
We thrive when work fits our energy patterns (Job Crafting Research).

What is it?
A list of tasks that give you energy.

How to use it

Keep it visible.

Prioritise one energiser each day.

Closing thought
Energy is not optional—it’s strategic.

Craft a “monthly micro experiment”

Why this practice?
Trying new habits in small ways supports sustainable change (Habit Research).

What is it?
A low-risk work experiment for one month.

How to use it

Eg: “Try walking meetings”, “Say no once a week”, “Log energy daily”.

Closing thought
Tiny experiments bring big clarity.