Table 1 Description of the intervention modules

Module 1: Overview

Introduction to values and the value compass-metaphor. Participants learn about values and why they are important.

Module 2: Values and pain

Participants learn why it might be difficult to live according to ones’ values and how avoidance behaviour can interfere in trying to incorporate personal values into ones’ life.

Module 3: My personal values

Participants are encouraged to engage with their own values in one of nine suggested areas of life.

Module 4: Goals

SMART goals are introduced. Participants are then encouraged to formulate one SMART value-based goal, which should be achievable during the following two days.

Modules 5 & 6: Short motivation

Participants receive a short motivational text which aims to encourage participants to achieve their set goal.

Module 7: Recapitulation

Participants are encouraged to reflect on the past two days about their set goal and goal achievement. Strategies to counter supposed failures in goal achievement are then presented.

Module 8: Barriers

Typical barriers (pain; organisational, financial and motivational hurdles) are introduced. For each type of barrier, participants receive suggestions on how to cope with them.

Module 9: Commitment

Referencing the last eight modules, participants are motivated and encouraged to make a decision towards a long-term commitment to live according to their values.

Module 10: Conclusion

Participants receive a summary of the most important content and final tips on how to incorporate personal values into their lives.