life map

“I understood the assignment.” ~Tay Money

This month’s format is all about one reflection assignment…a life map. Creating a life map can help us:

1. Become more self-aware

2. Create and achieve goals

3. Have more clarity in decision-making

There are many ways to do this, but we’re going to simply use this method and these steps:

1. Get a blank sheet of paper.

2. Draw a circle in the middle of the paper and write your name inside of the circle.

3. Draw one line from the circle…and draw a circle on the end of that line. Write a specific area of life/role and responsibilities inside of the circle. Examples are [but are not limited to] work, lifestyle, mom, family, guardian, work, education, father, partner, health, caretaker, relationships, spirituality, finances, fun, etc. Everyone’s will look different, so feel free tailor it to your specific needs. Repeat for as many areas/roles that you need to.

4. Now from those circles in #3, you will draw more lines and add more circles as they apply to your life.

5. Look at your map. Make sure you’ve gotten all of your life’s roles, responsibilities, and functions onto the paper. Marvel at how it’s probably ALOT…alot more than you thought it would be. Leave it, come back to it, add to it, scribble in the margins…allow it to be messy. Then when you’re done, it’s time to reflect.

6. I encourage my clients to come up with as many of their own questions that they can, based on their individual experiences. And also, here are three questions that may act as a springboard for your reflection:

   1. Where is the most / the least amount of my focus?

   2. In what area(s) of my life would I like to have more balance and peace of mind?

   3. What can I clear from my plate in the next month to achieve said balance and peace of mind?

      …and then continue asking yourself more, out loud if possible so that you can hear your answers.

7. Repeat this activity each season of the year, season of your life where you’re making big transitions, or whenever you need to get clear, less cluttered, and more focused.

I hope this is helpful and would love to hear* what the slow down did for your mental health.

* intentional incentive:

The first 5 people to send a screen shot of your life map, and share 3 things you learned from your experience creating it to b.shabazz@intentionalactivities.com will receive a $30 gift certificate* to use toward any service with Intentional Activities.