Values clarification — identifying what matters most to you at the deepest level — is a cornerstone of ACT therapy for asmr and provides direction when asmr removes other navigational tools.
Why Values Matter for ASMR
ASMR often disconnects us from our values through avoidance, withdrawal, and reduced capacity. Reconnecting with values provides:
- Direction when asmr has eliminated other motivation
- Meaning that persists even through difficult asmr periods
- A basis for action independent of how asmr makes you feel
Clarifying Your Values with ASMR
Ask yourself: 'If my asmr were less present, what would I be doing more of? What kind of person would I be?'
Values are not goals (achievable and done) but ongoing directions: being a present parent, creating beauty, contributing to others.
Values-Based Action in ASMR
ACT therapy teaches: act according to values even when asmr is present. Small values-aligned actions, despite asmr, are more sustainable than waiting for asmr to lift first.