#selfauthoring

During second semester at Waterloo in my speech communication class, we were asked to form a group with other students, decide on a theme important to us, and then individually come up with a persuasive piece we would like to communicate to the class. My group wanted to talk about success and how sometimes as students we don’t always see the big picture, especially when we’re focused on our academics. In this speech I shared a simple approach to Jordan Peterson’s future authoring program, some of its benefits, as well as some personal stories and fables.

This topic of creating the lives we want to live is one I’m extremely passionate about, especially because this idea of intentional living doesn’t get as much attention as it should!

At the beginning of the class, I handed out this matrix to each of the students for them to figure out a life vision for themselves. I challenge you to do the same! Below is the 2-by-4 matrix, along with the main steps you’ll want to follow. Be brave and live! 

So recently I have been posting bits and pieces from Jordan Peterson lectures. He is a psychology professor at the University of Toronto and a co-founder of the Self Authoring program. His lectures really hit me hard and the Self Authoring program has really been helping me sort a lot out as well as help me plan my future. I noticed that there is not a lot about the Self Authoring program on Tumblr (even though there is heaps of Jordan Peterson quotes) so i thought I would put it out there... The best part is that the program is on special! 

Here is a brief explanation from the Self Authoring website. 

The Self-Authoring Suite is a set of three online writing programs: past, present and future. The Past Authoring Program helps you remember, articulate and analyze key positive and negative life experiences.The Present Authoring Program has two modules. The first helps you understand and rectify your personality faults. The second helps you understand and develop your personality virtues.The Future Authoring Program helps you envision a meaningful, healthy and productive future, three to five years down the road, and to develop a detailed, implementable plan to make that future a reality.People who spend time writing carefully about themselves become happier, less anxious and depressed and physically healthier. They become more productive, persistent and engaged in life. This is because thinking about where you came from, who you are and where you are going helps you chart a simpler and more rewarding path through life.

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