Design Your Life

Do you wonder about how to achieve your dreams and goals? Do you feel held back by uncertainty? Are you interested in learning about tools and strategies to overcome life’s biggest questions?

If you answered yes to any of the above, get unstuck with Design Your Life (DYL)! Presented by Career Development, this interactive, workshop series will introduce you to the principles of design thinking: a powerful framework to explore what you want and how to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where you are.

What's in it for you:

Discover what truly motivates you and feed your interests
Learn how to navigate uncertainty, embrace challenges, and break free from feeling stuck
Practice creative problem-solving and strategic brainstorming
Earn a DYL certificate for participation

Note: Students who complete DYL programming will be issued a certificate of achievement at a closing event.

Registration priority for the DYL program is reserved for 1^st year students. Consideration may be given to those beyond first year if space allows.

To Register, click HERE.

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Design Your Life Workshop Schedule:

Topic 1: Accepting and Empathizing

Intro to Design Thinking
Intention Setting
Framing Your Identity

Topic 2: Defining

Reframing & Redefining Success
Energy Mapping (What Energizes You? What Drains You?)

Topic 3: Ideating

Ideation and Wild Ideas
5 Steps to the Brainstorming Process
Divergent vs. Convergent Thinking

Topic 4: Prototyping

Visualizing Possibilities Through "Odyssey" Planning
Prototyping: Learn What Works (And Doesn't) For You

Topic 5: Testing

The Decision-Making Process
Understanding & Overcoming Roadblocks

Closing Celebration
Certificates of Completion Issued (Refreshments provided)

Student Testimonials:

"The program was worth it. My favorites were learning about energy maps, odyssey plans and prototyping, convergent and divergent thinking, and ultimately, decision making, which was mentally stimulating for me."

"The Design Your Life program has been a game-changer, providing me with a holistic approach to life and work. It's more than just a certificate; it's a roadmap for integrating thoughtful design principles into every aspect of our daily lives and professional endeavors. From cultivating creativity to fostering resilience, this program has equipped me with invaluable skills that go beyond the conventional, influencing how I approach challenges and opportunities. Gratitude abounds for the meaningful experiences, collaborative learning, and personal growth this program fosters. Here's to the Design Your Life community and the incredible individuals who make it thrive!"

Please email careerdevelopment@mun.ca with any inquiries about the Design Your Life program and offerings.