How to steer your life into the right direction

Every week, we share an interesting long-form piece of content to contemplate.

Today, we’re reading the essay, How to steer your life into the right direction by Marloes De Vries.

De Vries talks about her experience of feeling burnt out and on the wrong path. When the latest psychology magazine she subscribes to landed on her doorstep recently, she came upon an article about Life Crafting. 

Life Crafting is a tool invented by Michaéla Schippers, a professor of Behaviour and Performance Management in the Netherlands. The purpose, in a nutshell, is to help people steer their life in a direction that aligns with their values. 

This is done by thinking about your life through writing and thinking exercises, and setting goals to align your time with what matters most to you. 

Here are the seven steps to Life Crafting:

• Identify your passions and values.

• Assess your strengths and areas for improvement.

• Envision your ideal future across social, personal, and work aspects.

• Consider the consequences of maintaining the status quo.

• Specify and rank three clear goals, understanding their importance.

• Develop a plan to attain your goals, identifying obstacles and strategies.

• Make a public commitment to your goals, sharing them with your community.