Couples learn how to map out their current life and create an Action Plan to transform it into an even more JOYful one :) Based on ME Mapping: MEMapping.com

1. Mapping
TIME
WE
Joy Meredith
LOVE
KIDS
FAMILY
TRIBE
STUFF
MONEY
LIVING

2. JOY of WEthe

3. The JOY of WE is an extension of ME Mapping into…
WE Mapping
for couples.

4. What follows is the formula to create an
ACTION PLAN that when worked on can
facilitate a joyful life.
It isn’t magic, but it helps people outline
what might make a difference and breaks
it down into bite sized steps that once in
motion can be magical.

5. WE MAPPING can take as little as an hour
or can turn into a whole afternoon’s
process.
It is simply a tool so it’s up to
you to decide how much JOY
you can handle.

6. In order to get to WE
we’ll need to start with ME.
ME Mapping that is.
I highly recommend reviewing
ME Mapping summary before
moving forward…

7. Ready? Ok then,
Welcome to…

8. WE MAPPING

9. WE
ME
There is no WE without ME.
So that’s where WE start…

10. ME
≥
WE
Because the WE can only be as happy as the ME we bring to it.
See, your happiness is the foundation of a joyful couple.

11. So take out your ME Map and let’s start there.
If yours is not current take some time
to refresh it or create a new one.
Don’t have one? Then by-golly get
yourself to ME Mapping immediately!

12. MY
love
money
family
friends
Fitness
Mental
Dental
Kids: Ally & Max
Dad Bobbie
Jason Julie
David
Ann
Vickie
Rick
Diane
Ted
Job
Boss
Coworkers
Pay
Promotion
health
career
living
stuff
House
Car
Furniture
Wardrobe
Giving
Concerts
Learning
Vacation
Income
Finances
Insurance
Estate Planning
Budget
Debt
Investments
Retirement
College Fund
LIFE
ME Dana
Jennifer
Colleen
Kelly

13. WEWEME
OK great, you’ve got a
map of your life as an
independent entity but
now let’s create a map that
takes inventory of your
couplehood.
The ME of WE is a separate Map of your
relationship and parts that you contribute
to. What makes up your relationship?
What do you deal with in your life that is
not all about you?

14. MY
love
money
family
kids
Schedules
Work
Fun
Chores
Holidays
Pets
Parents
In-Laws
Extended
Max
Ally
Communication
Romance
Sex
Play
House
Car
Things
Wants
time
stuff
living
tribe
Friends
Community
Service
Clubs
Wellness
Growth
Adventure
Entertainment
Travel
Income
Finances
Insurance
Estate Planning
Budget
Debt
Investments
Retirement
College Fund
WEME

15. WE
Schedules
Family-Time
Kids
Pets
Parents
In-Laws
Care-Giving
Careers
Money
Debt
Savings
Retirement
College Fund
Estate Plans
Sex
Romance
Fidelity
Jealousy
Communication
House
Chores
Neatness
Entertainment
Parties
Vacation
Holidays
Me-Time
Growth
Stress
Sleep
Health
Fitness
Weight
Food
Friends
Community
Hobbies
Politics
Religion
Charity
Service
Kindness
A few topics to consider…

16. WE WEWE
Now create a 3rd map of the WE of WE combining
the topics that you and your mate share together.
Take an inventory of what your couplehood has on
the table at this time of your life.

17. love
money
family
kids
Schedules
Work
Chores
Parents
In-Laws
Extended
Quality time w/
each kid
Communication
Romance
Sex
House
Car
Wants
time
stuff
living
tribe
Friends
Community
Service
Wellness
Growth
Entertainment
Travel
Income
Finances
Insurance
Estate Planning
Budget
Debt
Investments
Retirement
College Fund
WEWE
LAUREN
&
TED

18. You know the next step:
Time to ask yourselves--
WHAT’S WORKING?

19. Go ahead and together evaluate how you feel about
the top topics (no more then 10) you mapped out.
Each of you rating your own feelings about the ones
you consider most important at this time.

20. love
money
family
kids
Schedules
Work
Chores
Parents
In-Laws
Extended
Quality time w/
each kid
Communication
Romance
Sex
House
Car
Wants
time
stuff
living
tribe
Friends
Community
Service
Wellness
Growth
Entertainment
Travel
Income
Finances
Insurance
Estate Planning
Budget
Debt
Investments
Retirement
College Fund
WEWE
LAUREN
&
TED
- - + O
+
O +
+ +
- -
+ O
+ +
- -
+ +

21. Now it’s time for the magic… the
CIRCLE OF JOY!

22. CIRCLE OF JOY

23. Pick any aspect of your life that you’d like
to transform and
DECLUTTER something first—
this will free up a little:
Time
Space
Money
& Energy
for you to spend on something
worthwhile.
Clearing stuff, people, appointments,
actually anything from our lives allows us
to focus more on what’s really important.

24. Now that you have a bit more freedom
and space in your life it’s time to choose
an area you’d like to ENGAGE:
What will make your life more joyful?

25. And last, but hardly least… pick someone
or something to actively APPREICATE.
Gratitude is for giving not hoarding–
Or assuming, especially in a couple, that
others knows how much they are valued.

26. WE
WEPRO
Ok before you start creating your
own action items it might be time
to also consult a professional to
help along the way.
Sometimes even the best
relationships can still
benefit from a PRO to
help guide them. So
while your creating an
ACTION PLAN consider if
you need a PRO in the
mix. Can an accountant,
trainer, therapist… make
a difference for stronger
WE Work?

27. Using your WE of WE Map create an ACTION PLAN
considering the following categories….

28. WE
Together
Professional Assistance
My Marriage
WEWE
ME
WEPRO
WEME
My Life
What can I work on
myself in regards to
my own
independent life
What can I
work on
myself in
regards to
my
relationship
What can
we work on
together
What professional help
can we incorporate

29. + O /
ME
WEME
WE
WE
WE
PRO
WE ACTION PLAN

30. Clean out my closet
this Sunday
afternoon
Set aside 20min/day
of reading for
pleasure
Invite Vickie to lunch
thank her for support
re: fundraiser
Set up auto-pay:
$150 to pay down
cc debt
Initiate sex once this
week
Specifically thank
him for great care he
takes with my Mom
Clean out garage
together this
Saturday
Friday Date Night:
He’ll plan;
I’ll book babysitter
Greet each other w/
nice smooch when
we come home
He’ll hire:
handyman to clear
gutters
I’ll make apt:
with financial planer
Couples Retreat:
renew appreciation
of our relationship
+ O /
ME
WEME
WE
WE
WE
PRO
WE ACTION PLAN

31. Don’t get overwhelmed!
A full week’s action can take as
little as 10 minutes per item
and if you don’t have a few
hours a week to put in
-maybe your schedule should be the first thing you work on.

32. 26
The key is to make sure you get
each bite-sized action item on
your calendar immediately.
Then continue to work the
CIRCLE OF JOY to keep the
momentum going.

33. As in all of life… you get what
you put in and are willing to
work for and towards. What’s
more important then your life
and core relationship?
Besides if you know the work
leads to why not have
fun with it!

34. If you’d like to find out more
come attend a ME Workshop…

35. Find ME
JoyMeredith.com
Joy@JoyMeredith.com
@JoyMeredith

36. Happy Mapping…
wishing You and Yours a life that
works and is very JOYful!
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