Learning Guides
The Learning Guides provides guidance on how to deal with everyday issues, for a more purposeful and successful life.
Using the Guide
Think of this learning guide as sort of instruction manual for living life.
Depending on what you are going through or what stage you are in life, the topics in the learning guides are designed to help you think through situations proactively or as they are happening to you. The topics can be incorporated into your personal reflective time, or can be in a shared forum with friends and family where everyone gets the chance to share experiences and learn from each other.
CULTIVATING MEDIA LITERACY
Understanding how to critically engage with media is more essential today than ever. This guide examines the principles surrounding media literacy and equips learners with the tools to analyze, evaluate and consume media content knowledgeably.
DEALING WITH FEARS
Fear often functions as a protective mechanism that helps signal potential danger, but it can hinder our ability to pursue goals or lead fulfilling lives when it becomes overwhelming or pervasive. This guide explores the nature of fear, its psychological implications and practical strategies we can implement to manage and overcome them.
OVERCOMING FINANCIAL STRUGGLE
This guide aims to empower individuals facing financial difficulties by providing practical strategies and tools for overcoming economic challenges. Learners will explore the root causes of financial struggle, including budgeting errors, debt mismanagement, and unexpected life events, and learn effective problem-solving techniques.
BUILDING SELF-CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE
The ability to exercise self-control and discipline is key to developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This guide aims to explore the essential role that self-control and discipline play in achieving personal goals, managing impulses, and building resilience in the face of challenges.
HARNESSING THE POWER OF MEDITATION
Meditation offers a powerful tool for enhancing mental clarity, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. This guide is designed to introduce learners to the practices of meditation and its profound benefits.
DEALING WITH DEATH
This guide looks at death through a humanistic lens. We will review the philosophical, psychological, and cultural perspectives surrounding mortality. This topics covers the grieving process, the emotional and practical aspects of loss, rituals and customs, and the role of death in personal growth and emotional intelligence.
MONEY AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING
While acknowledging the importance of money, it is crucial to maintain a balanced perspective. Money should never be the sole determinant of personal worth or societal value. Valuing human connections, kindness, and compassion should always remain at the core of our interactions.
HOW TO MANAGE OTHERS' EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
As individuals, we often find ourselves grappling with various expectations imposed upon us, both by external sources and our own inner desires. These expectations can stem from societal norms, cultural ideals, familial pressures, religious tenets, or personal aspirations.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATION OF OTHERS
On different levels and to various extents we all have expectations of the people around us, personal or professional. Understanding how to effectively manage our expectations of others can lead to healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being. This guide examines the value of setting realistic expectation.
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
The root cause of depression is in the brain, and it is usually modulated by imbalances in the neurochemical pathways that account for our understanding and appreciation of our physical, emotional and social environment. Individuals dealing with depression are also prone to bouts of anxiety.