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The LifeSparcs Memobook is Here!

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I'm very excited to announce the creation of the LifeSparcs memobook!   Check it out - isn't it cute?


 


So, what do you do with it, you may ask?  Well, if you've been watching me over at LifeSparcs, you know what we're working on - a way for anyone to attain a greater level of happiness. Lets run down how you might do this using this little gem, which you can order from LifeSparcs.com for the low-low price of $15 bucks.   

1.  First thing you do is remark on how easy it is to carry with you. This is by  design.  They say the best camera is the one that's with you.  Well, the best journal is the one with you, as well.

2. Now that you've recovered from the awesomeness that is the memobook in your hand, open it.  The first few pages are dedicated to the right brain. This is where you will brainstorm, draw, mindmap and dream on paper.  Avoid listing anything in linear form, and try to leave some blank space . This memo book could last half a year, so don't feel compelled to fill these first few pages now.

 


3. Now that you've dreamt large and writ so, turn the page.  You will see the familar SPARC acronym.  Each of these folds is one week.  Write the week in the box ( we're currently on week 19 as I write this).   List out your Situation ( what hurts, or is great?), what is the Possiblity ( usually maps to your dreams),  focusing on the small tasks that you can get done this week.  Mark the one or two things you want to start first, and then you're ready for Monday (I do this process on Sunday night, when my mind is clear, and the week full of potential).

4.  At the end of the week, or, as you go on really, you write on the right hand side of the LifeSparcs memobook.   This page is divided into two boxes.  In the top box you can reflect on your successes only.  It is critical to stay positive. Don't confess here, don't beat yourself up.  Even if you did one thing on your list - you are that much closer to your dream!  Now, add what you're doing for fun.  How are you rejuvenating?  Is Jellybeans your thing? Or seeing a movie?  It doesn't have to be a big deal , but it does have to replenish your soul.

The bottom square is to count something(count) and to look outside yourself ( coach).   For counting, think of what you can control, e.g.  not pounds lost, but visits to the gym. How many words did you write vs. getting published this week!  Finally, looking outside of yourself.  Then you need to think about what you're doing outside of yourself to get through these challenges.  What outside intelligence are you working with?  A coach?  A book? A podcast?   You bought this memobook because you're stuck on something - so in these tasks you should expect to get blocked.  To unblock, you will likely need some help.  

That's the quick rundown of how to use this gem.  I'll be following up with an ebook soon, but for now, get yours on LifeSparcs.com today and let me know how it goes for you!

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