Being

Inner Development Guide
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The dimension Being revolves around developing a healthy relationship with oneself. For students, this means strengthening self-awareness, resilience and an inner compass that provides direction in complex learning and life situations. As they grow, these abilities form the groundwork for becoming reflective and grounded professionals able to act authentically, regulate stress and make values-driven decisions.

Person watering plant sprouting from their chest, beside ‘1 Being: Cultivating Our Inner Life’

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to pause, reflect and act from inner values is essential. Being forms the foundation for all other IDG dimensions: without self-knowledge and inner stability, sustainable collaboration, critical thinking and effective action are difficult to achieve. Supporting the development of Being therefore contributes not only to personal growth, but also to a more resilient and responsible society.

Skills

The skills that are part of the Being dimension in the Inner Development Guide are: 

  • Inner compass
  • Integrity and authenticity
  • Openness and learning mindset
  • Self-awareness
  • Presence

Teaching activities

Explore the activities below, which contribute to the skills mentioned above:

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