 | This is… 2020 – The Year of Perfect Vision A new year is often thought of as a fresh start, a new beginning. This year, we are not only beginning a new year, but we are embarking on a new decade. Starting a new chapter with extra symbolism (seeing “clearly”), is an even bigger opportunity to embrace the year/decade with positivity, goals, striving for dreams, and making amazing memories! |
One way I like to “focus” on this new path is with a word map. I’m a visual learner, so that means I retain and process information better when I can see it. (“See” it --- 20/20 vision – get it?!? Ok, I’ll stop with the puns!) Word maps are easy to make. You start with a central idea/goal. Next, you add topics/plans to reach the main goal. You will also need to add additional details off the subsets to clarify and strengthen your plan.
The first step is to reflect on what you want to accomplish this year. <Pause> Take a few moments (before you continue reading) to write out all the things you want to pursue, tackle, achieve, purge, and/or change this year and beyond.
The second step is to review everything you wrote down. Which things are long-term goals (3+ years in the future)? Which items are short-term goals (now to 1+ years)?
The third step is to deciding where to start. Choose one goal. (You can create a word map for each goal, but start with the most important and immediate first!)
Finally, you will create your word map so you have a visual reference to refer to until the goal is accomplished. Remember: life is hectic and it can be easy to get distracted from what is most important to you. This process and final picture will give you a place to return, to (re)center yourself, and to continue to move forward in accomplishing each goal!
As a counselor and always evolving human, a big goal for me is Self-Care. We’ll use this sample goal to illustrate how you can create your own Word Map.
The first step is to reflect on what you want to accomplish this year. <Pause> Take a few moments (before you continue reading) to write out all the things you want to pursue, tackle, achieve, purge, and/or change this year and beyond.
The second step is to review everything you wrote down. Which things are long-term goals (3+ years in the future)? Which items are short-term goals (now to 1+ years)?
The third step is to deciding where to start. Choose one goal. (You can create a word map for each goal, but start with the most important and immediate first!)
Finally, you will create your word map so you have a visual reference to refer to until the goal is accomplished. Remember: life is hectic and it can be easy to get distracted from what is most important to you. This process and final picture will give you a place to return, to (re)center yourself, and to continue to move forward in accomplishing each goal!
As a counselor and always evolving human, a big goal for me is Self-Care. We’ll use this sample goal to illustrate how you can create your own Word Map.
Now, you are ready to brainstorm and create your own word map to showcase and focus on your “perfect vision” for this year! I hope 2020 is your BEST year yet!!
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Bree Winkler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA, specializing in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. If you are seeking professional therapy, contact Bree today!
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