Self-help program
4. Take action
What would you like to do? How would you spend your day? What would you do in your free time? What positive things would your life include? Let your imagination run freely and write down your dreams.
Exercise: Visualizing a meaningful life
Goal
You will gain a clearer understanding of what you want from your life. You will also identify things you can start working toward.
Instructions
Think about what you would like your life to be like in the future. What would you like to do? How would you spend your days? What would you do in your free time? What positive things would your life include?
Let your imagination flow freely and write down your dreams. These dreams and the items you list can be big or small, depending on your circumstances.
After the exercise
Now take a moment to think about what is preventing you from living as you just envisioned. Is there anything you imagined that you could start working toward?
Think about what other possibilities could you explore. What things would enrich your life?
Different activity options
- being active with associations, clubs and organizations
- volunteering
- adult education center and workers’ institute courses
- hobby clubs
- studying or preparatory training
- returning to work, for example in a reduced capacity following sick leave
- rehabilitation courses provided by Kela
There is plenty of information and tips available about different opportunities. Consider looking for information on your city’s and associations’ websites. Libraries offer a wide range of self-help books that can provide new ideas and insights.