The purpose here is to get everything out of your head — ideas, stories, experiences, and teachings — and onto paper (or digital notes). This is the raw material you’ll later organize and shape.
⚡Frameworks and methods you can use
🧠 1️⃣ Brain Dump Method
What it is:
A classic method where you write down every thought that comes to mind without editing, judging, or filtering.
How it works:
- Set a timer (e.g., 15–30 minutes).
- Write continuously about everything you know that could help someone: stories, lessons, skills, challenges you’ve overcome.
- Don’t worry about grammar, spelling, or making it look good — just get it all out.
Why it works:
It silences the inner critic and allows deeper, sometimes forgotten wisdom to surface.
🔗 2️⃣ Mind Mapping
What it is:
A visual technique to connect and expand on your ideas.
How it works:
- Start with a central word or theme (for example: “My Life Lessons” or “My Core Teachings”).
- Branch out into sub-topics (e.g., “career,” “relationships,” “health,” “mindset”).
- Keep adding smaller branches for stories, key points, or tools you’ve used.
Why it works:
It helps you see connections and patterns, and it can spark new ideas you wouldn’t think of linearly.
🗺️ 3️⃣ The Timeline Method
What it is:
A structured reflection based on your life journey.
How it works:
- Draw a timeline from your childhood to now.
- Mark significant events, turning points, achievements, and challenges.
- Next to each, write the lesson you learned or the skill you developed.
Why it works:
It helps uncover personal stories and deep lessons that shaped who you are today — very powerful for authentic teaching.
✍️ 4️⃣ Prompt Journaling
What it is:
Answering powerful questions to draw out your wisdom.
Sample prompts:
- What challenge have I overcome that others might be struggling with now?
- What do people always come to me for advice about?
- What skill have I mastered that feels second nature to me?
- What beliefs or values have guided my success or healing?
- If I had to teach someone one thing to transform their life, what would it be?
Why it works:
Prompts guide you deeper and help you uncover valuable insights you might overlook.
💬 5️⃣ Voice Recording / Talking it Out
What it is:
Speaking your thoughts instead of writing them.
How it works:
- Record yourself talking as if you’re explaining your knowledge to a friend or a client.
- Don’t worry about structure — just speak freely.
- Later, transcribe or summarize key points.
Why it works:
Some people think and express themselves better out loud. It also helps access more authentic, emotional wisdom.
🌱 How to present this in your course
In Step 1, you can offer participants a choice:
- Option 1: Brain Dump (great for fast starters)
- Option 2: Mind Map (great for visual thinkers)
- Option 3: Timeline (great for storytellers)
- Option 4: Prompt Journal (great for deep feelers)
- Option 5: Voice Record (great for verbal processors)
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Your course could include:
✅ Short video demos of each method
✅ Downloadable worksheets (mind map templates, timeline templates, prompt list)
✅ Audio or guided meditation to help them drop into their heart and recall stories