The scoring model (simple on purpose)

Each slider is rated from 1 to 10. “Conflict” is inverted (because higher conflict usually lowers alignment). The final Alignment Score is a weighted average scaled to 0–100.

• Values clarity: 22%
• Time alignment: 18%
• Energy alignment: 14%
• Environment support: 14%
• Progress momentum: 14%
• Consistency: 10%
• Conflict (inverted): 8%

• Values and time are “direction + fuel.” If either is low, most goals stall.
• Energy and environment make the plan sustainable in real life.
• Momentum and consistency keep you moving when motivation fluctuates.
• Conflict is smaller weight, but high conflict can quietly sabotage everything.

Quick questions

• Is this a clinical assessment?

  No. It’s a self‑reflection tool. It can’t diagnose or replace professional advice.

• How often should I use it?

  Weekly (Last 7 days) is ideal. Monthly is good for long-term goals.

• Why is conflict inverted?

  High conflict usually reduces follow‑through. We convert it into a “peace score” in the final average.

• Where is my data stored?

  Nowhere. Everything runs in your browser. Saved snapshots stay on this device only.

Life Goal Alignment Checker: what it measures (and what it doesn’t)

Most people don’t fail at goals because they lack motivation. They fail because their daily reality drifts away from their core values. This calculator is designed to spot that drift early. It gives you a simple, repeatable 0–100 Alignment Score based on seven signals that tend to predict whether a goal will feel “right” and remain sustainable.

This is not a personality test, a diagnosis, or a moral judgment. It’s a mirror. The goal is to create a quick snapshot you can rerun weekly or monthly, save locally, and compare over time. If your score rises, your life is becoming more aligned. If it drops, you have an early warning to adjust before frustration builds.

• Values clarity: How clear your “why” feels. Vague values create vague decisions.
• Time alignment: How well your calendar matches your priorities.
• Energy alignment: Whether your typical day fuels or drains the goal.
• Environment support: Your surroundings, systems, and cues (habits are built in environments).
• Progress momentum: Whether you’re moving forward in small, visible steps.
• Consistency: How often you show up even when motivation dips.
• Internal conflict: How much “drag” you feel—guilt, resentment, or competing commitments (inverted in the score).

How the score is calculated (formula breakdown)

Each slider is scored from 1 to 10. The calculator converts them into a weighted average because some signals tend to influence the others more. For example, if your values are unclear, time allocation gets messy. If internal conflict is high, consistency usually suffers. To keep the score stable and interpretable, we use a simple weighted model (not a black box).

• Values clarity: 22%
• Time alignment: 18%
• Energy alignment: 14%
• Environment support: 14%
• Progress momentum: 14%
• Consistency: 10%
• Conflict (inverted): 8%

Conflict is inverted: a higher conflict rating usually means you’re pulled in different directions, so the calculator turns it into a “peace score” using peace = 11 − conflict. Then it computes a weighted average on a 1–10 scale and finally converts it to a 0–100 score.

• Weighted average gives a number between 1 and 10.
• That is scaled to 0–100 using: ((avg − 1) / 9) × 100.
• We clamp the result to stay inside 0–100 and round to the nearest whole number.

Interpreting your score

A number is only useful if it guides action. Use these bands as a starting point:

• 80–100 (Highly aligned): Your goal fits your values and your systems support it. Protect what’s working.
• 65–79 (Mostly aligned): You’re on track. A small adjustment (often time or environment) can unlock momentum.
• 45–64 (Mixed): Some parts fit, others don’t. You need a specific change, not more willpower.
• 0–44 (Misaligned): The goal may be unrealistic as currently designed, or your life constraints are too high right now. Simplify or redesign.

Examples (so it’s not abstract)

Example 1: Career pivot that “should” be exciting but feels heavy

• Values clarity: 8 (you know what matters)
• Time alignment: 3 (your calendar is full of someone else’s priorities)
• Energy alignment: 4 (late-night work drains you)
• Environment support: 5 (some systems, but inconsistent)
• Progress momentum: 4 (small progress, but sporadic)
• Consistency: 3 (hard to show up weekly)
• Conflict: 8 (lots of guilt and competing demands)

In this pattern, the “fix” is not a new vision board. It’s time protection + conflict reduction: a 2‑hour weekly block, a smaller next step, and a boundary that removes the guilt loop. When time alignment rises from 3→5 and conflict drops from 8→6, scores typically jump fast.

Example 2: Health goal that fits your values but stalls

• Values clarity: 7
• Time alignment: 6
• Energy alignment: 6
• Environment support: 3 (snacks everywhere, no plan)
• Progress momentum: 5
• Consistency: 5
• Conflict: 5

Here the main lever is environment. A grocery plan, a default breakfast, and visible cues can move environment support from 3→6. That single change usually boosts consistency without needing more motivation.

Example 3: Goal is aligned—but too big

• Values clarity: 9
• Time alignment: 7
• Energy alignment: 7
• Environment support: 7
• Progress momentum: 2 (no “wins”)
• Consistency: 4
• Conflict: 4

When values/time/energy are strong but momentum is low, the goal is often oversized. Split it into a 7‑day version and a 30‑day version. Momentum improves when you can see progress weekly.

How to use this tool (a simple weekly ritual)

• Step 1: Choose a timeframe (Today / Last 7 days / Last 30 days).
• Step 2: Set the seven sliders honestly.
• Step 3: Tap “Calculate Alignment Score.”
• Step 4: Look at the two lowest areas. Pick one to improve by 1 point this week.
• Step 5: Save the result locally and compare next week.

Why one point? Because it creates a specific experiment. “Improve time alignment by 1” might mean scheduling a weekly block or removing one recurring commitment. It’s measurable and realistic.

FAQ (expanded)

• Does a low score mean I chose the wrong goal?

  Not necessarily. It may mean the goal is right but the design is wrong for your current season. Often the fix is smaller scope, better boundaries, or better environment support.

• What should I do first if my score is under 45?

  Start with conflict and time alignment. Lower immediate pressure, simplify the goal, and make one tiny appointment with the goal (even 20 minutes). Then retake the check in 7 days.

• Can I use this for multiple goals?

  Yes. Run it once per goal, save each snapshot, and label it in your notes. You’ll quickly see which goal is truly supported by your life right now.

• Why include “energy alignment” instead of pure motivation?

  Motivation fluctuates. Energy is a more reliable constraint. If your goal requires energy you don’t currently have, the right move is often to redesign the goal—not shame yourself.

• Is my data saved anywhere?

  No. Everything is computed in your browser. If you choose “Save,” the snapshot is stored only on this device using local storage.

This tool is for educational self‑reflection. It doesn’t replace professional counseling, coaching, or medical advice. If you’re in crisis or feel unsafe, contact local emergency services or a qualified professional.

Turn your lowest slider into a concrete plan (micro‑exercises)

The fastest way to improve alignment is to treat the lowest area as a design problem, not a character flaw. Below are small exercises you can do in under 10 minutes. Pick the one that matches your lowest slider.

• Write a one‑sentence “why”: “I want this goal because ______.” If you can’t finish it, the goal may be borrowed.
• Run the “would I still want this?” test: If nobody could applaud you for achieving it, would you still pursue it?
• Pick a value pair: Choose two values you refuse to trade away (e.g., health + family, mastery + freedom). Design around them.

• Calendar audit: Look at the last 7 days. Circle the top 2 activities that consumed time but didn’t serve your goal.
• Make one appointment: Schedule a recurring block (even 30 minutes). Alignment improves when the goal has a calendar home.
• Use “default yes/no” rules: Example: “If it doesn’t support my top 3 priorities, it’s a no this month.”

• Move the work earlier: If you’re drained at night, shift the goal to the first 60–90 minutes of the day.
• Lower the energy cost: Reduce friction—prep clothes, templates, checklists, or a simpler version of the habit.
• Protect recovery: A goal built on sleep debt rarely lasts. Treat rest as part of the plan, not a reward.

• Make the good path obvious: Put cues where you can’t miss them (book on pillow, healthy food at eye level).
• Remove one trigger: Delete a distracting app, move snacks, or change where you work for one week.
• Build a “starting ritual”: A consistent first step (open notebook, set timer) trains your brain to begin.

• Define a weekly win: A win should be visible within 7 days. Example: “3 workouts,” “1 draft,” “5 outreach messages.”
• Track one metric: Keep a tiny scoreboard. Momentum grows when progress is seen, not guessed.
• Slice the goal: Convert “build a business” into “validate one offer,” then “ship one landing page,” etc.

• Use the “minimum viable version”: Set a tiny floor you can do even on bad days (5 minutes, 1 page, 1 walk).
• Anchor it: Attach the habit to something you already do (after coffee, after school drop‑off, after brushing teeth).
• Plan for breaks: Create a “return rule” (missed days are allowed; skipping twice triggers a reset session).

• Name the trade‑off: Write what you’re afraid the goal will cost you (time, approval, comfort). Naming reduces mental drag.
• Renegotiate one commitment: Conflict drops when expectations are clarified with others (or with yourself).
• Choose a season: Some goals are right but not right now. Temporarily “park” the goal rather than secretly fighting it.

Common patterns this tool helps you catch

When people feel stuck, it’s rarely because they lack ambition. It’s usually one of these patterns:

• Borrowed goals: Values clarity is low; you’re chasing someone else’s idea of success.
• Calendar sabotage: Values are clear but time alignment is low; your schedule is running on defaults.
• High standards, low momentum: You demand big wins, so progress feels invisible and motivation drops.
• Hidden conflict: You want the goal, but also want to avoid discomfort, judgment, or sacrifice—so you stall.
• Environment friction: You rely on willpower instead of design; small obstacles quietly win every day.

Decision rules (quick guidance)

• If values clarity is under 4, pause and rewrite the goal in your own words before adding more actions.
• If time alignment is under 4, protect one weekly block first; don’t “add more” until time exists.
• If conflict is 8–10, reduce scope or renegotiate expectations—high conflict usually eats consistency.
• If momentum is under 4, make the goal smaller until you can create weekly wins.