Creating Coherence
Align Workview & Lifeview
Creating Coherence is a framework for designing a work life that aligns with one's values, goals, and priorities. It involves identifying and reconciling the differences between one's Workview and Lifeview, and making intentional choices to create a more coherent life. The framework emphasizes the importance of considering multiple aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal growth, to create a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
- Align your Workview and Lifeview to create a sense of coherence
- Consider multiple aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal growth
- Make intentional choices to create a more fulfilling life
- Identify Your Workview and LifeviewReflect on your values, goals, and priorities in your work and personal life. Identify areas of alignment and misalignment between your Workview and Lifeview.Pro tipUse journaling or meditation to clarify your thoughts and feelingsWarningBe honest with yourself, and avoid self-criticism
- Assess Your Current Work LifeEvaluate your current work life, including your job, relationships, and personal growth. Identify areas that are working well and areas that need improvement.Pro tipSeek feedback from trusted friends or mentorsWarningAvoid comparing yourself to others
- Design Your Ideal Work LifeEnvision your ideal work life, including your work, relationships, and personal growth. Consider what changes you need to make to create a more coherent life.Pro tipUse visualization techniques to imagine your ideal work lifeWarningBe realistic about your limitations and constraints
- Make Intentional ChoicesMake intentional choices to create a more coherent life. This may involve making changes to your work, relationships, or personal growth.Pro tipStart small and make incremental changesWarningAvoid making drastic changes without careful consideration
Dave, a workaholic, struggled to find balance in his work life. He tried various solutions, but ultimately found that becoming a consultant allowed him to create a more coherent life.
A long-haul trucker designed a work life that allowed him to spend time with his family and pursue his interests, despite the demands of his job.
The concept of Creating Coherence originated from the authors' experiences and observations of individuals struggling to find balance and purpose in their work lives. The framework is based on the idea that individuals have the power to design their own work lives and create a sense of coherence and fulfillment.