4 - Self-portrait

In the story of your life, you are the main character, the hero. It is time to make a portrait of yourself. Who are you as a hero, who do you want to be and what do you want to do?

• Core qualities

If you look back on the powers and skills you have described last block, what is the overall quality that you have that the power draws from? For example if you have drawing skill, your quality might be creativity. And what about working in a project, what is the best role and task for you to take? Maybe you are good at research, looking deeper than the surface? And metaskills: maybe you are really good at planning or determination? That is also a quality. Are there any more qualities that you perhaps think you would not use for your studies? What would a possible way be to still use that?

Write down 2-4 core qualities. If you have a hard time choosing, you could take a look at this list.

• Core values

If you can choose three words that describe what you think is important in life, what are they? For example, a teacher often believes in growth and development. A freelancer often loves freedom and independency. A person who is determined often believes in optimism. These are core values that drive a person. What drives you?
Write down 2-4 core values. If you have a hard time choosing, use this list.

• Imagine yourself as a character

Now it's time to create a hero (whole-body) self-portrait (or character-design if you will). Use whatever medium you like, you can draw, or use a silhouette with words, or make a digital collage, etc. Use your imagination to translate your core qualities and core values into things that you, the hero, has or wears. For example. Determination could be translated into a bottle that the hero takes with them. A go-do attitude could be translated into very efficient-looking gloves. A smart mind could be shown by wearing cool goggles. Creativity could be translated into a magical staff. Etcetera.