
Plan 2021 with Xmind | Mind Mapping Guide
Dec 25, 2020
Story Behind the Session
This short session is a personal planning exercise: the creator walks through a simple template to get ready for the holiday season and to plan for 2021 with Xmind. It feels like a private reflection turned into a practical map, grounded in the question of how to spend the coming year intentionally.
The motivation is clear: set a central vision, break it into goals, and then translate goals into monthly plans. The speaker treats planning for 2021 as a values-first project, not just a checklist, and that mindset shapes every step.
Core Ideas
Start with a concise vision — a single word or quote that anchors the year.
Goals are concrete outcomes organized by category, not floating to-do items; categories clarify priorities.
Combine map structures freely: mind map for big ideas, organizational charts for categories, and timelines for months.
Think of planning as layered: vision informs goals, goals shape monthly plans, and monthly plans guide action.
Customization matters: visual cues like font, color, and stickers keep the map readable and motivating.
From Mind Map to Method
Xmind is used less as a tool demo and more as a thinking surface: the map lets you move between modes of thinking — visioning, categorizing, and scheduling — without losing context. The walk-through shows how to switch structures inside one map so your big-picture thinking flows into a timeline of action.
Workflow in practice: set a central theme, create goal categories, switch subtopics to an org chart for clarity, then convert halves of the year into a timeline and list monthly tasks. Small visual tweaks finish the map and keep it useful.
Takeaways for You
Try naming your year with one word or a short quote to focus decisions.
Map goals by category to make priorities visible and easier to plan for 2021 with Xmind.
Combine structures: use mind map for ideas, org chart for categories, and timeline for monthly steps.
Schedule actions monthly so goals become habits instead of vague intentions.
Use color, size, and stickers to keep your map readable and to highlight what matters.
Quote to Remember
A vision can be a word or a quote that answers how I wish to spend this year.
Why It Resonates
This session is valuable because it shows planning as a reflective creative act. It makes the process of planning for 2021 with Xmind accessible: simple steps, adaptable structures, and a values-first approach that creative thinkers can adopt immediately.