WHAT IS A VISION BOARD?
How to use a vision board to get focused on your dreams.
The Law of Attraction is the idea that whatever you think, you can create, and whatever you imagine, you can become.
In order to attract the change that you want, you have to focus on it, and one of the easiest ways you can do this is by creating a vision board.
A vision board focuses on how you want to feel, and not just on the things that you want, and is a tangible representation of what you want in your life: your dreams, goals, and aspirations.
A common example would be if you were to create your own copy of Time magazine with your face photoshopped onto the cover alongside the title, “Entrepreneur of the Year”. While this is a good start, your vision board should not be made up of this alone. It is helpful if this magazine cover is accompanied by affirmations and inspirational quotes that reflect how that accomplishment makes you feel.
Similarly, you could include items that remind you of times when you felt energized and motivated; essentially, your entire vision board should be focused on your dream as well as the positive feelings that you associate with achieving it.
Below, you'll find four tips that will help your vision board get off to a great start:
Have a goal in mind. Okay, so this may be a little obvious, but before you go at the nearest magazine with a pair of scissors, it’s important that you truly understand the meaning and purpose behind your vision board.
Your board should be a snapshot of your life after you have achieved your goal. This means that you cannot simply create a collage of pictures and inspirational quotes, frame it, and sit back and wait for success to flow your way. You need to put some serious thought into what you wish to accomplish and find relevant content that will help you maintain a positive mindset and stay focused on your goal (have you checked out this post on SMART goals?).
Think about connectivity. Consider how each major area of your life (spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, environmental, occupational, and financial) is interconnected. You may find yourself drawing from multiple aspects of your life at once in order to achieve a goal in one single area.
Set aside some quiet time. Take some time to create your vision board, like a weekend or evening alone. That way you'll be truly able to focus in on your goal and create the best physical representation of your future.
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Make it fun. Take some time to gather the supplies for your vision board and add to it as you see fit. Your vision board is a place where your creativity can be allowed to take over in order to create a true and detailed reflection of your vision for yourself and your future. Your board does not have to be limited to lists, magazine cut-outs and inspirational quotes. Bring your board to life using:
Follow up often. Place your vision board where you will see it often, such as your bedroom, office, or other room where you spend a lot of time. Be sure to look at your vision board every day to remind yourself of your goals and to help keep you focused and motivated; visualize your dream life and think about how it makes you feel.
Your goal should have value and support your vision for yourself and your life.
Where to go from here
Now that you are familiar with the SMART model of goal-setting, check out the following articles:
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