Future Authoring Program
A program designed to help you articulate your character, plan for your future, and overcome past negative experiences, drawing on established behavioral change models and incorporating strategies for habit formation and social support.
Program Modules
Past Authoring
Reflect on your past to understand how it shapes your present. Write an autobiography, breaking your life into epochs and focusing on significant events and their emotional impact. Address unresolved emotional issues using journaling and reflection prompts. This activity is designed to foster self-awareness and address past negative experiences.
Autobiography Writing
Daily 30xWrite about significant life events and their emotional impact. Focus on resolving any lingering negative emotions using the provided prompts. Aim to identify recurring patterns and develop coping strategies.
“You need to know where you are and who you are right now because how the hell are you going to plot a pathway to the future unless you know where you are.”
Future Authoring
Create a detailed plan for your ideal future, considering various aspects of your life and potential obstacles. This section uses Goal-Setting Theory to guide you in setting SMART goals and developing action plans.
Ideal Future Visualization
Weekly 4xWrite for 15 minutes about your ideal life in 3-5 years, treating yourself as someone you care for. Be specific and detailed, focusing on your values and aspirations. Use vivid imagery and sensory details to enhance engagement.
“If you specify what you want, you've specified your conditions of failure. But aiming high increases your likelihood of success.”
Potential Downsides
Weekly 4xIdentify potential obstacles and challenges that could hinder your progress. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks and prepare for setbacks. This activity incorporates loss aversion principles.
“Everyone has a sense of how they might degenerate if they let things fall apart. Identifying these vulnerabilities helps you avoid them.”
Detailed Future Plan
Weekly 8xCreate a detailed action plan outlining how you will achieve your goals, including specific steps, timelines, and accountability measures. This plan should incorporate habit stacking and cue-response strategies for long-term success.
“You want to nail this thing down and then you want to figure out what kind of obstacles are going to come up and how you might overcome them and how you might keep yourself on track.”
What You'll Accomplish
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of self.
- Create a detailed and actionable plan for future goals using SMART goals and action plans.
- Address and resolve past negative experiences through self-reflection and journaling.
- Improve overall well-being and reduce stress by incorporating habit formation and self-care strategies.
- Build a strong support network to enhance motivation and accountability.
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