Self-authorship is the ability to define one's own beliefs, identity, and relationships based on internal values rather than external pressures. Becoming a self-author involves developing a strong internal voice to guide decisions and actions across cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal domains. This involves four stages, and the cycle then repeats, with each iteration deepening your self-authorship.
- Planning
- Doing
- Evaluating
- Using Feedback for Improvement
Decision-making is a common challenge for my mentees, so this guide will introduce you to the basics and help you complete your first cycle successfully.