For better or for worse, the world around is becoming exponentially more complex. We’re navigating the murky channels of technology, redefining borders in every sense of the term and losing ourselves in the paradox of choice. Here to help equip us with the skills required to thrive is The School of Life, founded in 2008 in London by philosopher and author Alain de Botton. The “emotional intelligence” training institution now has 12 outposts worldwide, including in Berlin. The School of Life’s core offering is a program of workshops and seminars — supplemented by a YouTube channel, a library and a store filled with “thinking accessories”. Seminar topics range from the professional (“How To Find A Job You Love”) to the personal (“How To Make Love Last”). We attended one on “How To Realize Your Potential”, which saw us develop personal action plans through a combination of theoretical discussion and interactive group work. My personal plan now hangs permanently on my wall, reminding me to “just do it!” every day. (Text: Verena Schwarz / Photos: The School of Life)
The School of Life Berlin, Lychener Str.7, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg; map
Mon-Fri 11-18h, program
