On writing

Writing is a powerful tool for self discovery. There is a growing list of benefits of writing.

Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. *There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages*– they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just put three pages of anything on the page…and then do three more pages tomorrow.

  • Chris Winfield offers his insight by following this process.
  • Buster Benson liked the system so much he developed an online version, 750words, that allows you to analyze your writing.

Self-Authoring

Jordan Peterson has this course called Self-Authoring.

SELF-AUTHORING SUITE

The Self-Authoring Suite is a set of three online writing programs: past, present and future.

* The Past Authoring Program helps you remember, articulate and analyze key positive and negative life experiences.
* The Present Authoring Program has two modules. The first helps you understand and rectify your personality faults. The second helps you understand and develop your personality virtues.
* The Future Authoring Program helps you envision a meaningful, healthy and productive future, three to five years down the road, and to develop a detailed, implementable plan to make that future a reality.