“You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.” – Alvin Toffler
What exactly is the best way to be thinking about the big things while you’re in the trenches of the little things? A vision board. A vision board is a tool that utilizes visualization to help you maintain focus on the goal (or goals) you want to achieve. Literally, it can be any type of board on which you place a of collection images and words that represent what you want to create in your life. Vision boards are powerful stuff! What we focus on always expands, so creating a space for what we want, sets that expansion in motion. People like Oprah, Will Smith and Elon Musk all credit visualization with helping them obtain their goals. If those names aren’t enough to get you cutting and pasting, here are a few benefits to creating your very own vision board:
- sets a strong intention
- makes your goals crystal clear
- improves self-image AND self confidence
- increases your creativity
- makes you more productive
- releases your inner potential
- uplifts your mood/increases feelings of happiness
- gives you better focus
The BEST thing about creating a vision board? There are NO rules!!! {Yes!!} This is YOUR vision, so there’s no way to mess it up. My recommendation is to take some time and write out several specific goals for yourself. Do this with actual pen and paper, so you are putting your energy (not just words) into what you’re writing. Once you have you goals written down, you’ll need:
- A board, it can be something fancy or just a simple piece of poster board (what I use)
- Scissors, tape, glue-sticks for attaching your items to your board
- Some fun markers and stickers if you like to embellish (like I do)
- Magazines with pretty pictures (hit your mom up or your doctor’s office-ask if they have any outdated ones they’d like to get rid of)
- Search online (or in your own collection) for photos, quotes, images of places you want to go, reminders of an event or places you’ve been that you want to return to…basically anything that inspires you or is directly connected to your goals, cut it out.
- Be sure to set aside some time to focus on creating your vision board.
When you have all your items in hand (which can take a little time, so don’t worry or rush), get to gluing! You can do this solo or get a group of friends together for a date night. {Fun times!} I definitely recommend laying out your board before you begin sticking everything on, so you get a feel for how you want it to look…some people like to leave space between their items, others like to have it all smashed up together. Remember there is no wrong way, only your way…so have fun!
Light and Love,
♥k
P.S. I am SO excited for this one. I haven’t had a vision board for about two years, as it got lost in our move, and I then I forgot to create a new one. (I forgot to mention the key to vision boards is they have to be seen…and updated as you achieve your dreams). So be sure to put yours somewhere where you can see it often. I can’t wait to create mine and share it with you. (I hope you’ll tag yours on social media using #auduvisionboard so I can see what you create!)