By Goals are great, but I think there is one problem that many of us have (myself included 🙋🏽♀️). I believe many of us make the mistake of setting goals mentally. How many times have you told yourself, “I’m going to ____ (fill in the blank) for real this time…”? We have good intentions, but life gets in the way sometimes. Visual reminders and methods to organize your thoughts can help turn our good intentions into accomplishments. This is why I love mind mapping!
What is mind mapping?
Mind Mapping is a way to get your ideas out of your head in order to visually organize your thoughts. In a Mind Map, the main idea/goal is always at the center and extended branches represent the ideas and tasks that support that main idea/goal. Think of a Mind Map like a road map. The main idea/goal is like the key landmark at the center of the map and the supporting ideas/tasks are like the roads/routes leading to that landmark or goal.
Why mind mapping?
Mind Mapping encourages creativity, mindful thinking, and planning. Personal Mind Mapping turns a to-do list into a visually structured “big picture” plan. You can use mind mapping to set goals, brainstorm ideas, do monthly planning, etc. If you choose to do a personal Mind Map, here are some ideas to include:
- Family
- Marriage
- Love/Romance
- Health/Fitness
- Finance
- Growth
- Spiritual
- Education
- Business
- Work
- Self Care/ Me Time
- Relaxation/Meditation
- Hobby
- Craft
- Kids
- Legacy/Future Plan
- Nutrition/Food
Benefits of Mind Mapping?
Mind Mapping has allowed me to really boost my productivity by organizing my thoughts and giving me a visual reminder. It encourages me to look at each area of my life and consider little things I could do to reach my goal. This is an example of my January Mind Map:
So as you create your Mind Map be creative be intentions, and most importantly have FUN!!
Veronica
January 12, 2021Very helpful. I’m going to give it try!
Sasha
January 12, 2021Great! I’m glad you found it helpful!
Allyson Rackham
January 12, 2021I love this! It is exactly what I need to get all my ideas organized-
Sasha
January 12, 2021Yay! I’m glad you found this helpful
Debbie
January 12, 2021Actually, I think this is better than traditional goal making or New Year Resolutions. Thank you for getting my mind thinking about a creative way to direct changes in my life!
Sasha
January 12, 2021Yay! Let’s get to mapping!
Hannah
January 12, 2021I use mind mapping every year as I plan my goals…in fact, my planner has a whole mind-map section for 1-, 3, 10- and lifetime goals! It is so cool. Your January mind-map is super cute…I think I will take a cue from this to do some more mind-mapping, at least every quarter if not every month! Thanks so much!
Sasha
January 12, 2021Awesome! This is my first time doing it and i love it!
Miranda
January 12, 2021I love this!! I was going to do updated vision boards with my goals this year, but will try it this way. Thank you for sharing.
Sasha
January 12, 2021Great! I actually still do a vision board for big picture and long term goals and use this for my monthly goals.
Doris
January 12, 2021Such a cute post. Mind mapping is very similar to doing a vision board but just a little quicker. I do this often but never put a name to it!
Sasha
January 12, 2021Thanks. It is very much like a vision board. I do both.
Cassie
January 12, 2021Thank you for this! I am excited to try it!!
Sasha
January 12, 2021Yay!!
Samara
January 12, 2021I love this! I’ve always thought about doing this…lol but never actually did. Even though January is almost halfway through I’m going to still do it. Great idea!
Sasha
January 12, 2021I just did mine over the weekend. Its never too late… lol