Dream Academy Embracing Your Purpose with Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Welcome to Dream Academy: Embracing Your Purpose

Purpose is powerful. From better health to happier relationships, research shows that having dreams for your future — and fearlessly pursuing them with authenticity and intention — is the key to a more joyful and meaningful life.

In this five week DreamBank Dream Academy series with “The Purpose Professor” Dr. Christine B. Whelan, we’ll explore fascinating insights and exercises designed to help you fearlessly discover, embrace and live into your unique purpose.

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Have questions along the way? Be sure to check out Embracing Your Purpose resources like the Course Overview and FAQ.

Watch the weekly supporting videos below.

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The Time Is Now: Embrace Your Purpose

Congratulations! You’ve just taken a powerful step towards your best life. In this first session, we’ll define and demystify the concept of purpose, bring your core values front and center and envision the possibilities for what’s next.

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Your Superpowers Can Make a Big Impact

When you live by your values and lean into your strengths to make a positive impact on the world and what matters most to you, you’re living on purpose. In this session, we’ll harness the power of pro-social behaviors to uplift yourself — and others!

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Name and Accept Your Fears

In this session, we’re facing the fear and anxiety that comes with change head-on. Clarity of self — including your fears — is a stepping stone on the path to purposeful living. When you name and accept the stressors in your life, you can live in the light of your abilities and accomplishments!

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Purpose-Based Commitments

Turning your purpose into daily actions means setting goals and prioritizing your time. But as we all know, that’s often easier said than done. This session invites you to set aside time for what really matters by defining purposeful, meaningful goals in all areas of your life.

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Up Next: More Energy, More Joy

With a completed purpose statement in hand, we’ll celebrate the deep work you’ve done throughout this journey, answer your questions and envision the opportunities ahead. Here’s to purpose, possibilities and what’s to come, dreamer.

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Embracing Your Purpose is one of the American Family Insurance DreamBank’s Dream Academy courses — virtual, classroom-style programs that bring together empowering resources and distinguished experts to help people pursue and achieve their dreams. Learn more here.

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