The scoring formula (simple on purpose)

Each slider is rated from 1 to 10. “Regret / off‑track feeling” is inverted (because higher regret usually means lower alignment). The final score is a weighted average, scaled to 0–100.

• Time use supports values: 18%
• Authenticity: 16%
• Daily priorities match values: 14%
• Clarity of values: 12%
• Boundaries protect what matters: 12%
• Low regret (inverted): 10%
• Relationships reflect values: 10%
• Work / craft fits values: 8%

• Time is where values become real (calendar beats intention).
• Authenticity often predicts wellbeing and consistency.
• Priorities + boundaries determine whether values survive busy weeks.
• Regret is a useful “smoke alarm” for misalignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a clinical assessment?

  No. It’s a self‑reflection tool for insight and habit‑building. It is not a diagnosis.

• How often should I use it?

  Weekly is ideal (Last 7 days). Monthly can be helpful for big-picture patterns.

• Why is regret inverted?

  Because more regret usually means less alignment. We convert it into a “low regret” score for the final average.

• What if my score is very low?

  Treat it as feedback that something needs attention (energy, boundaries, direction, support). If you feel unsafe, hopeless, or in crisis, please contact local emergency services or a qualified professional.

What is a Value Alignment Score?

“Value alignment” sounds abstract until you feel it. When your life is aligned, your choices and routines generally support what you care about. You may still be busy, tired, or stressed — but there’s a sense that your effort is pointed in the right direction. When your life is misaligned, you often feel friction: your days are full, yet you’re not moving toward what matters. You may be doing “successful” things on paper but experiencing an internal tug-of-war: guilt, resentment, irritation, numbness, or a recurring “this isn’t it” feeling.

This calculator turns that fuzzy experience into a clear snapshot. It does not attempt to diagnose anything and it does not claim to measure your worth. Instead, it asks: How closely did your recent choices match your values? Think of it like a dashboard. If your “fuel” (energy) is fine but your “navigation” (values) is off, you can end up driving fast in the wrong direction. The Value Alignment Score is meant to help you notice when that’s happening — early — so you can make small adjustments before misalignment turns into burnout, regret, or a major life reset.

• Clarity: You can’t align with values you can’t name. Clarity isn’t perfection — it’s being able to say “these are my top priorities” without spiraling.
• Priorities: Values show up in what you choose when you have options: the tasks you protect, the projects you say yes to, and the ones you delay.
• Time use: Your calendar is the most honest mirror. If your values say “health,” but your week has zero movement, the mismatch creates friction.
• Boundaries: Alignment usually requires limits. Without boundaries, other people’s urgency (and your own habits) can crowd out what matters.
• Authenticity: When you act like someone you’re not, alignment becomes expensive. Authenticity is the feeling that your life isn’t a performance.
• Regret (inverted): Regret is a signal, not a sentence. Frequent regret often means your choices aren’t matching your values — or your values haven’t been clarified.

Each slider is scored from 1 to 10. A 1 means “very low / rarely true for me right now.” A 10 means “very high / consistently true.” Most people will be in the middle, and that’s normal. The calculator then applies weights. Why weights? Because some levers create bigger ripple effects. For example, when your time use improves (even slightly), priorities, boundaries, and regret often improve too.

The only “special” slider is Regret / off-track feeling. That slider is reversed in the math: a high regret number should reduce the score, not increase it. Internally, the calculator converts it into a Low Regret score with the formula: LowRegret = 11 − Regret. So if regret is 8/10 (high), low regret becomes 3/10 (low).

After that, everything is combined into a weighted average on a 1–10 scale. Finally, it’s converted into a 0–100 score: Score = ((WeightedAverage − 1) / 9) × 100. This keeps the result intuitive: 0 is “very misaligned,” 100 is “very aligned,” and 50 is “mixed.”

Let’s say your “Last 7 days” ratings are: clarity 7, priorities 6, time use 5, boundaries 4, authenticity 7, regret 6, relationships 6, work 5. First convert regret: low regret = 11 − 6 = 5. Then apply weights (time use is 18%, authenticity 16%, priorities 14%, clarity 12%, boundaries 12%, low regret 10%, relationships 10%, work 8%). The weighted average ends up a little above the midpoint — roughly 5.7 on a 1–10 scale — which converts to about 52/100. That’s not “bad.” It’s a mixed score. It means you’re doing some things that match your values, but there are one or two bottlenecks (here: boundaries and time use). Improving either by just 1–2 points can shift the whole week.

The fastest, least painful way to increase alignment is to focus on one lever for one week. Most people try to fix everything and end up fixing nothing. Instead, pick the lowest slider and ask: “What would a +1 look like in real life?”

• If clarity is low: Write a short list: “These are my top 5 values right now.” Then pick one sentence for each: “It matters because…” Clarity is often a 10-minute exercise.
• If priorities are low: Choose one “values-first task” each day (even tiny). Do it early. If your values matter, they deserve a calendar slot.
• If time use is low: Audit one day. Highlight 30 minutes that doesn’t serve you. Replace it with 15 minutes that does. The goal isn’t perfect productivity — it’s intentional time.
• If boundaries are low: Practice one boundary script: “I can’t do that this week, but I can do X.” Or “I’m not available after 7pm.” Boundaries are alignment’s bodyguard.
• If authenticity is low: Identify one place you’re performing. Ask: “What would I do if I didn’t have to impress anyone?” Start with the smallest safe change.
• If regret is high: Find the pattern: Is it saying yes too fast? Is it avoiding hard conversations? Is it coping with stress through habits you dislike? Regret points to a repeated mismatch.

The calculator also includes relationships and work/craft because these domains take a lot of your time. If those are misaligned, it’s hard to feel aligned overall. But the point isn’t to quit your job or end relationships overnight. It’s to find small upgrades: clearer expectations, better boundaries, small experiments, honest conversations, or more time in the parts of work/relationships that feel true to you.

How to use this tool (and make it viral-worthy)

People share tools when they feel seen, not when they feel judged. If you want the most useful (and most shareable) snapshot, answer quickly and honestly. Don’t “optimize” your inputs. Your job is to capture reality, not create a perfect score.

Use Today if you want a quick emotional snapshot. Use Last 7 days if you want a more stable signal. Use Last 30 days if you’re thinking about a season of life (a new job, relationship shift, stressful month, etc.). In general, Last 7 days is the sweet spot: it’s long enough to smooth out a bad day but short enough to change next week.

A helpful rule: imagine one real moment from the timeframe and rate based on that. For example, for boundaries, think: “Did I protect my time at least once this week?” For time use, think: “If someone watched my calendar, would they guess my values?” This keeps ratings grounded and reduces overthinking.

• 80–100 (Strongly aligned): Your choices mostly match your values. Protect the basics (time and boundaries) so alignment stays sustainable.
• 65–79 (Mostly aligned): Good foundation with a few leaks. Pick one lever to improve by +1 and you’ll feel the difference quickly.
• 45–64 (Mixed): Some areas are working, some aren’t. This is the most common range. A small change in time use or boundaries often moves the whole score.
• 0–44 (Misaligned / drifting): Lots of friction or regret. Go gentle: reduce immediate pressure, clarify values, then rebuild with one small commitment.

The calculator automatically suggests next steps based on your lowest two areas (with regret treated as “low regret”). This is intentional: most alignment problems come from a bottleneck. If you fix the bottleneck, the rest feels easier. For example, if boundaries improve, priorities and regret often improve automatically.

• “My Value Alignment Score is ___/100. I didn’t expect boundaries to be my lowest.”
• “This was uncomfortably accurate. My calendar doesn’t match my values yet.”
• “Trying a +1 alignment week: one tiny change, then re-checking next Sunday.”

• Can I have low alignment even if I’m “successful”?

  Yes. Success can be external (money, status, achievements) while alignment is internal (integrity, authenticity, meaning). The score is about the internal match.

• What if I don’t know my values?

  That’s normal. Start with “what makes me proud?” and “what makes me resentful?” Pride hints at values being honored; resentment hints at values being violated.

• Does a higher score mean I’m happier?

  Not always, but alignment often reduces friction and increases a sense of meaning. You can be aligned and still tired; you can be misaligned and still have fun sometimes.

• Is regret always bad?

  No. Regret can be useful information. The goal isn’t “zero regret” — it’s noticing patterns and making kinder choices next time.

• Should I change my life if my score is low?

  Not necessarily. Start small. Often one boundary, one calendar block, or one honest conversation improves alignment more than a dramatic change.

• Is this tool private?

  Yes. It runs in your browser. If you press “Save,” it stores only a small record (score + label + timestamp) on this device.

If you want a simple weekly routine: every Sunday, run “Last 7 days,” save the result, and pick one lever to improve. After 4 weeks you’ll have a trendline — and you’ll know what actually changes your alignment.

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How to use this responsibly

Use your score to notice trends, start conversations, and guide small weekly experiments. Don’t use it to self‑diagnose or to judge yourself. If you’re concerned about your mental health, a licensed professional can help you interpret what you’re experiencing.

• Run “Last 7 days” on the same day each week.
• Pick the lowest slider and choose one tiny action to improve it.
• Re‑check next week and look for direction, not perfection.