Unit 5: Visualizing the Future
Activity 1: Future Self, Ideal Self and Actual Self
Part A: Reflection
Research in psychology shows that people think about their future selves the way they think about other people (Markus & Nurious, 1986). One’s ideal self is defined as the person they dream of becoming in the future. It has all the desirable attributes one plans on achieving in the future and is significantly different from one’s actual self, which includes the qualities one has already achieved to date.
How often do you think about the future? What kinds of topics do you normally think about?
Reflection
Part B: Reflection
Read each of the statements below and discuss your answers in your groups.
Inspiration
Part C: Research
Research
Carry out a quick online search for Quotes
- Identify at least two quotes about the future that you relate to.
- Share your findings with your group.
Part D: Watch the Video and Respond to the Question
How does this video make you feel? Share your answers in your group.
Video
Watch the motivational video, Visualize Your Future with Jim Carrey and Oprah Winfrey.
Part E: Listening
What do you think these quotes mean in the context they are used?
Listening
Part F: Discussion
Below are a few quotes from the video. Discuss your opinions about these quotes in your group.
Discussion
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