Life Enrichment Course: Internal Mastery and Purpose Module (1 of 13)
Adults
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Learning
In the noise of expectations, social media feeds, and rapid life transitions, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are and what truly matters. A strong inner compass, built on self-awareness, clear values, and a sense of purpose, is what steers us through uncertainty and toward a life that feels genuinely our own. It's not about finding a single right answer; it’s about building the confidence to navigate our unique path with intention and resilience.
This program guides participants on a journey of self-discovery, moving beyond surface-level goals to explore the core values, strengths, and beliefs that form their identity. Through introspection and practical exercises, students will learn to align their daily actions with their deepest principles, cultivate self-compassion, and build a foundation for meaningful decision-making in relationships, education, and future careers. This module is about turning self-awareness into purposeful action.
Key Focus Areas:
Values Identification & Alignment – Discovering your core principles and learning to live by them.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Personal Story – Using structured tools to build an honest and empowering self-narrative.
Purpose & Mission – Distinguishing between passion and contribution, and crafting a personal direction.
Navigating Identity & Life Transitions – Building stability and self-trust through periods of change.
Moral Courage & Digital Identity – Making values-based decisions offline and curating an authentic presence online.
The Practices of Reflection & Resilience – Building habits of gratitude, forgiveness, and flow to sustain well-being.
By the end of this module, participants will have a clearer understanding of their unique identity, a practical values framework to guide their choices, and the tools to build a life that is not just successful on the outside, but fulfilling on the inside. They will move forward not with a rigid map, but with a reliable compass.
Topics in this module:
1. What are your core, non-negotiable values?
2. The gap between knowing and doing - Aligning Actions with Values
3. Understanding Personal Strengths & Weaknesses
4. Crafting a Personal Mission Statement: Defining your "north star."
5. Passion vs. Purpose: the difference and the intersection.
6. Who am I now? Who am I becoming? Navigating Identity
7. Standing up for your values when it's hard - Moral Courage & Ethical Dilemmas
8. Curating your online presence - Digital Identity & Personal Brand
9. Continuous self-discovery : The Art of Reflection
10. Envy & Comparison on Social Media : scarcity to abundance mindset.
11. Letting go of grudges and self-blame.
12. Beyond saying "thank you."
13. Finding Flow : tapping into optimal performance
This program guides participants on a journey of self-discovery, moving beyond surface-level goals to explore the core values, strengths, and beliefs that form their identity. Through introspection and practical exercises, students will learn to align their daily actions with their deepest principles, cultivate self-compassion, and build a foundation for meaningful decision-making in relationships, education, and future careers. This module is about turning self-awareness into purposeful action.
Key Focus Areas:
Values Identification & Alignment – Discovering your core principles and learning to live by them.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Personal Story – Using structured tools to build an honest and empowering self-narrative.
Purpose & Mission – Distinguishing between passion and contribution, and crafting a personal direction.
Navigating Identity & Life Transitions – Building stability and self-trust through periods of change.
Moral Courage & Digital Identity – Making values-based decisions offline and curating an authentic presence online.
The Practices of Reflection & Resilience – Building habits of gratitude, forgiveness, and flow to sustain well-being.
By the end of this module, participants will have a clearer understanding of their unique identity, a practical values framework to guide their choices, and the tools to build a life that is not just successful on the outside, but fulfilling on the inside. They will move forward not with a rigid map, but with a reliable compass.
Topics in this module:
1. What are your core, non-negotiable values?
2. The gap between knowing and doing - Aligning Actions with Values
3. Understanding Personal Strengths & Weaknesses
4. Crafting a Personal Mission Statement: Defining your "north star."
5. Passion vs. Purpose: the difference and the intersection.
6. Who am I now? Who am I becoming? Navigating Identity
7. Standing up for your values when it's hard - Moral Courage & Ethical Dilemmas
8. Curating your online presence - Digital Identity & Personal Brand
9. Continuous self-discovery : The Art of Reflection
10. Envy & Comparison on Social Media : scarcity to abundance mindset.
11. Letting go of grudges and self-blame.
12. Beyond saying "thank you."
13. Finding Flow : tapping into optimal performance
Meet Our Instructor
Suraiya Essof
Suraiya Essof is a social impact entrepreneur and educator with a passion for lifelong learning, well-being, and social change. She has a Commerce degree in Industrial Psychology and a postgraduate in education, and has been working in the education field since 2002. She is currently teaching English and Business Leadership in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma program and trains and lectures at various leadership academies. She is also a teacher trainer for Cambridge University Press. In 2014, Suraiya founded Kites for Peace, a global movement for peace that uses kite flying as a tool for social change. She represents her country in kite festivals around the world and has worked with young people in Zimbabwe and beyond. Suraiya is also the co-founder and coordinator of the Zimbabwe Cares Network, a charity network of over 150 organizations that work to improve the lives of people in her country. She is passionate about promoting charity collaboration and volunteering as a means for social innovation. In 2020, Suraiya was profiled by the Guardian UK as one of "20 Outstanding Women of Zimbabwe."