This post is Day 7 of the 2012 edition of the 31 Days to Reset Your Life Challenge. Learn more and sign up here.
Over the past few days, you’ve reflected about the current state of your life through assessing your values and actions. Today, you’ll get a chance to begin to go in-depth about your goals for each of the seven areas of your life identified in Day 2′s life assessment exercise. Today, you will create a life map.
But first, let me clarify what a life map is. A life map is essentially a visual/text representation of what your ideal life looks like. It’s really and truly one of the most powerful personal development tools for both envisioning and creating a “map” for the path to your own happiness.
Keep in mind that your life map should be in accordance with your values and your personal mission statement. The idea is that now that you’ve got a sense of where your life is, you can begin to think more clearly about where exactly you want it to go. Ready?
Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
Please download the Life Mapping Workbook to assist you in creating your life map. It’s a 13-page easy-to-use PDF guide to creating your own life map with colorful worksheets like the one you see above. You will want to print it out and follow the instructions inside.
Just to give you an idea of the end point, here’s my completed life map in a visual.
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(If you choose to purchase the Reset Workbook, you will receive the link to the full version of the Life Mapping Workbook as well as a short instructional video I created to walk you through the process.)
Take Action and Reflect: When you’re done, please share your life map with us in the comments! Feel free to post it in either text or picture form or both. Were there any “aha” moments you experienced as you completed this exercise? If you blogged about today’s assignment, please post the link in the comments so we can read it!
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This by far has been my favorite exercise! I made a chart so that I can carry or post my life map around for motivation. I’m very detailed in everything I do so my life map is long. But I think that the one I am most excited about and need to work on the most is the relationship category.
Here’s my relationship life map
• Weekly or bi-weekly girls night out
• Friends I can call to plan outings, talk to, etc.
• Build a network of like minded, supportive, non-judgmental, loyal women who uplift rather than tear down
• Supportive, affectionate, ambitious partner
• Learn how to build and maintain relationships (both broken and just formed)
I think the biggest thing for me to remember as a God-Fearing person that my ideal life doesn’t come to fruition that it is because He is moving me towards his ideal life for me.
This exercise was WOW!
It is amazing what happens to us when we lay out everything in our minds for us to see right in front of us. It is a new level of accountability for me and I am actually excited to hold myself to every last detail.
Read my latest blog post…lgbtlaughs:
Surviving the World comic by Dante Shepherd. Text…
This helped me to get motivated to be a better me. Seeing this all mapped out in front me I honestly think how fun, happy, and organized the person living this life will be!! I will share a few of my plans:
LIFESTYLE
do something I’ve never done once a month
Live in a fast paced city in a cozy apartment
See live music as often as possible
Travel 1-2xs a year
EDUCATION
continue spiritual education
Stay up on current events/news
Life long learning through books, classes, and experiences
WORK
have healthy work/life balance
Find direction/purpose in my career
Here is my life map:
Lifestyle – living in an urban city
Traveling with kids
Taking personal retreats 1-2X year
Relationship
Talking to my close girl at least once a month
Finding some “new road dogs”
Insightful, stimulating friendships
Health
Vegan, mainly raw
Yoga daily
Meditate daily
Work
Becoming rich helping others become empowered
Flexible schedules
Some form of writing
Family
“real” dates for date night
Expose the kids to events/things I don’t like because it would be good for them
Enjoy the journey
Finances
Increase income with side hustle
Pay off my credit card in the next year
Education
Life long learning
Here you go ladies! My current life map!
Lifestyle: De-clutter your life; Organize at least 3 trips for 2013; Move to a better apartment & take advantage of city nightlife; Don’t be scared to make a mistake;
Work: Only apply for jobs that will help your future endeavors; Work Smart, Play Harder; Have fun while working
Education: Work on EP certification program; appreciate the progress made so far;
Finances: Save at least 10% from every check; Consolidate student loans; Build credit; Make well-informed financial decisions
Health: Get eyes checked yearly; Finish Insanity workout program & eat smarter; Start daily runs
Family: Organize a family reunion for the younger members of the family; Go to daddy’s grave at least 1x/yr; Go home to visit at least 2x/yr
Relationships: Don’t be afraid to open up in future relationships; spend more time out with friends;
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So far, this has been my FAVORITE exercise!! Couldn’t figure out how to paste or upload my Map though
FAMILY: Visit my family for holidays and other occasions! Call my family weekly!
RELATIONSHIPS: Supportive & Loving Romantic Partner! Regular happy hour & dinners with friends!
HEALTH: Feel Great! Look Great! Honor my body thru healthy eating habits and exercise!
FINANCES: No debt! Great Credit! Financial Security! 6 months Savings for Travel Fund!
LIFESTYLE: Comfortable beautiful townhome to live in and to entertain on a beach and abroad! Travel 3X a year! Awesome Car!
EDUCATION: Lifelong learning through courses, conferences, and travel!
WORK: Entertain, Speak, Act for a living! Help people live their Best Lives!
My life map: http://hittheresetbutton2012.wordpress.com/2012/04/07/reset-day-7/
Here is the link to my road map. I created it using MS PowerPoint so that I could toy with the color scheme.
http://kiwisjoy.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/the-way-to-my-joy/
Read my latest blog post…The way to my Joy
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For Day 7 Creating a Life Map I am going to share the areas that are most important to me.
Education: continue to expand my knowledge in the social services field. Do research on topics that are in alignment with my career goals.
Obtain my masters degree and explore related degrees such as public health, policy and administration.
Finances: save a minimum of $50 per check. Create a rainy day fund. Pay off my credit card and collections bill.
Monitor and restore my credit. Spend my money wisely and refrain from impulsive spending on things I don’t need.
Relationships: forgive people that were it are rude and neglectful towards me. Support and nurture the relationships I have with my close friends. Stay emotionally available to my girlfriend and support her endeavors. Show her consideration.
Read my latest blog post…NYC CAREER FAIR – 2/22/12
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This was my favorite exercise so far. here is my post about my life map: http://www.loryncwilson.com/?p=1108
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This was great, now i’m starting to really see the plan!
Read my latest blog post…31DayReset Day 7: Create a Life Map
doesn’t it feel good to “see” a plan. This exercise is a good precurser to creating a vision board. Vision boards are a great way to see the goal and aim for it.
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Great!! Seeing it all come together is a great feeling. Like you, I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.
Day 7 was fun, I got to flex my creativity muscle. See for yourself
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Janovia,
I enjoyed your post. Unfortunately, I was not able to get my life map on my page the way you did, but I enjoyed it just the same. Best of luck with your goals.