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"Why do I keep engaging in unhealthy behaviors?" "I'm lost about my life choices"—behind such actions and anxieties often lies a discrepancy (gap) between the values you genuinely cherish and your current behavior. The Personal Values Card Sort, explained in this article, is a powerful psychological tool devised by Motivational Interviewing (MI) authority William R. Miller and his colleagues to clarify one's core values. Through the process of sorting approximately 80 value cards and prioritizing them, participants discover the true principles that guide them.Let's explore the purpose, procedure, and clinical applications of this Card Sort, examining how it encourages behavior change and leads to a richer, value-congruent life.

School teachers are the core personnel supporting Japan's education system, but in recent years, the high turnover rate due driven by long working hours and heavy mental pressure has become a serious social issue. The main factors are extended working hours that often exceed the karōshi (death by overwork) line, due to club activity instruction and huge amounts of administrative and miscellaneous tasks, as well as the mental exhaustion caused by diverse and increasing demands from parents and society. The high public nature of compulsory education creates a structure where the scope of duties is vast and tends to expand endlessly, eroding the teachers' mental and physical health.This article provides a detailed explanation of the factors leading to the high turnover rate in this profession, examining them from four perspectives: working conditions, compensation/benefits, workload, and career development.