We all aspire to be the best version of ourselves.
It’s a process:
Develop. Grow. Succeed.
However, that development and growth phase can be uncomfortable. After all, you’ll push yourself to learn new things and forge new paths. So, how can you stay motivated to succeed? Start by writing your personal goals. It sounds simple, but it’s the first step in accountability. In fact, you’ll be 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down. And since visual representations tend to be more memorable than words, why not turn those goals into a vision board?
Vision Boarding 101
So what exactly is vision boarding? As the name suggests, a vision board is a physical board that brings your visualizations and personal goals to life through imagery. You can use an online tool to create a digital board or get more hands-on by making a posterboard or wallboard collage. A vision board becomes an artistic expression of your goal setting by incorporating different visual materials. Fill your vision board with photos, magazine/newspaper clippings, quotes, words, stickers, mementos, and meaningful keepsakes. The images you select to represent your goals and dreams should be carefully chosen, exhibiting yourself manifesting dreams.
By personalizing your vision board, you’ll more effectively motivate your personal development. Your board can boost self-reflection, clearly showing where you’ve been and where your dreams will take you. You’ll gain greater self-awareness as you see your goals and values visually defined. In turn, you’ll have clarity on how to take actions that lead to self-improvement and help you achieve those goals.
Benefits of a Vision Boarding
Many people think about goals and dreams, but these abstract thoughts can easily be forgotten, overlooked, or manipulated. When you put your dreams into concrete realities, you create accountability to focus and make more goal-oriented decisions. In short, you gain clarity on what you want and direction on how to achieve it.
Even when things get tough, your vision board reminds you why you’re doing what you’re doing. That visual reminder motivates you to stay committed to your personal goals.
Just like goal setting, your vision board creation needs to highlight realistic timeframes so you can experience the momentum that comes with progress. By recognizing your progress, you can celebrate the small wins on your journey toward success. And each celebration feeds your self-esteem. In turn, you’ll experience greater satisfaction with the journey and feel motivated to continue reaching for success.
Furthermore, the psychological benefits of visualization reaffirm the value you get from vision board creation. Experience less stress and more mindfulness by recognizing what matters most and focusing on how your current actions contribute to your future aspirations. Your focus can increase your confidence in your abilities. Over time, you’ll experience achievements indicative of the success you visualize.
Create Your Vision Board
So, now you’re ready to get started on your vision board creation. Here’s your step-by-step guide.
- Decide what kind of board you want to create. Common options include:
- A cork pinboard
- A foam-core posterboard
- A whiteboard
- A magnetic board
- A digital board
- Write down the goals you want to achieve and use these as the basis for what you will display visually. As you develop your goals, consider your values, motivators, and priorities. Manifesting dreams requires a clear picture of what you expect the end result to look like. Let the vision board transform your mental visualization into a physical one.
- Select the items you will initially include on the board. Again, it is essential to personalize your board with photos, magazine/newspaper clippings, quotes, words, stickers, mementos, and meaningful keepsakes that will inspire you.
- Manifesting dreams requires commitment. Refer to your board on an ongoing basis. Each time you see the visualization of your success, you commit it to memory. Since 60% of people recall visual information subconsciously, you’ll be more likely to focus on actions that bring you closer to achieving those dreams.
- Update your vision board with time. As your personal development evolves, your dreams may, too. Keep your vision board current so you can continue manifesting dreams.
Remember, you must make the vision board a true reflection of your unique desires and intentions. To do so, pick images – of yourself or someone else – experiencing the success you aspire to achieve. Not only that, showcase the actions you may take to experience personal development along the way. While a vision board shows where you are going, it also reflects the past. So, include mementos from your life that will motivate you. Over time, you can add more personal keepsakes to show your progress.
Manifest Your Destiny
Vision boarding is a process rooted in self-improvement and personal development. So, as we celebrate self-improvement month, now is the perfect time to bring your vision board creation to life. Push your goal setting into overdrive with a vision board that demonstrates your vision for success, aligns with your goals, and portrays your values. Keep your board in a location you’ll see frequently to maximize inspiration and motivation. It’s ok if you don’t experience immediate gratification. Trust the process. Believe in what you see and manifest your destiny.
