Make a Manifesto?
At first, the idea of writing a midlife manifesto intimidated me. Not the writing part. I write all of the time, every morning, in fact. I’ve filled notebook after notebook and still do.
But the “Voice” nudged me to tell myself, “I’m not there yet. I don’t want to get this wrong. It’s too important.” I bet you know that infamous voice of doubt, too.
The truth is, you can’t get it wrong. It all comes from within you. You don’t have to be looking for the important stuff anyplace else. And you are ready when you feel ready.
So, come on. Feel what’s calling you. Write it down. Make it your truth. You’ll be better for it, and so will the world.
STEP 1: List the areas you wish to address
- Home
- Health
- Relationships
- Work
- Worldview
- Spirituality
- Wealth
- Fun
The above are suggestions. Change it to suit you. Add to or take away. Make more general or more specific. This is yours. (For me it’s Home, Health, Relationships, Work & Fun.)
STEP 2: For each area make a statement of
- Your values
- Your beliefs
- Your intentions
You’ll want to aim for being concise but all-inclusive at the same time. Shorter is punchier and easier to remember. Think “motto” or “words to live by.”
STEP 3: Keep your manifesto handy for
- Clarity
- Focus
- Prioritization
- Motivation
- Sharing
- Momentum
You’ll be surprised how often you can use your manifesto. You’ll find that it can kee you on track. I use mine as a guide whenever I post something on line.
STEP 4: Have fun putting it together
- Write it out long-hand and make your own drawings, illustrations, embellishments
- Play with formats, materials, media
- Use online graphic tools, like canva.com
- Use your own combination
- Google ” images for personal manifesto” for ideas
- Just get it down & done
Making your midlife manifesto can be as simple* as that. It is going to reflect where you have been, where you are now, and where you intend to go.
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