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

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