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381. Change Your Mindset, Your Health, Your Life | Dr. Ellen Langer

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Future Authoring Program

Scalable and inexpensive interventions have been identified that can produce significant remedial effects on mental and physical health. Research indicates that writing about past traumas leads to improved physical health, as demonstrated by James Pennebaker's work at the University of Texas at Austin. Similar studies on goal setting in the industrial sector reveal that writing about future aspirations enhances productivity. This inspired the development of the Future Authoring Program, a 90-minute exercise that encourages individuals to articulate a vision for their lives across seven dimensions. Implementation of this program in educational settings has proven effective, as students who participate are 50% less likely to drop out and achieve a 35% increase in grade point averages. The overall findings underscore the importance of mindfulness and conscious goal-setting in promoting well-being and academic success.

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