What it captures
The tool captures the motto itself, the client's explanation, practitioner theme notes, and a connection to the current career concern when supported by discussion.
Life Motto
Life Motto is a career construction narrative elicitation tool for career counseling practitioners. It helps practitioners record a client's favorite saying, motto, or guiding phrase, the client's explanation of its meaning, and practitioner notes about the self-guidance theme relevant to career choices.
Explore the sample motto entry and review how the tool keeps client wording separate from practitioner interpretation.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What it does not do
It does not classify motto types, score values, judge the quality of advice, or infer hidden meaning from the phrase.
Multiple mottos
If a client offers multiple mottos, the practitioner should create separate entries or select a primary motto rather than blending meanings.
Does the tool decide what a motto means?
No. The system organizes the phrase and explanation; the self-guidance theme is practitioner-entered or practitioner-confirmed.
Can a generic slogan still be useful?
Yes, if the client's explanation is personally meaningful. The explanation may carry the usable material.
What if the client gives only a phrase with no explanation?
The entry can remain incomplete because interpretation is not sufficiently supported.