“A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Imagine yourself living in the reality of your greatest dreams where all those prayers, hopes, and thoughts have come true. Everything is working out just as you imagined and you’re the happiest and most fulfilled you’ve ever been. A beautiful mental picture, isn’t it?

Every one of us is striving every day to get closer to the life we believe we deserve. And somewhere along your life journey, you must have questioned how possible it is to be the achiever you want to be. A part of the human process of understanding self and the universe is the relentless pursuit of what we must do in order to achieve the elixir of life – our purpose!

We are blessed with a powerful imagination that takes us places we’ve never been to and makes us see things as though they’re a reality even when they’re not. Visualization (also called mental imagery) is so powerful that successful athletes have used it for years to improve their performance.

What is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a medium through which you can organize your mental imagery. It is a collection of images, objects, or quotes that represent the future you want; often made out of aesthetically pleasing magazine cut-outs of people you admire or want to meet, places you want to go, things you want to have, companies you want to work with – simply, an assortment of your goals and desires.

Our ancestors in the stone age era expressed their imagination and visualization through cave paintings that historians believe were used to anticipate future danger and prepare adequately to face it – we can say that was the first use of vision boards.

The book, The Secret, is known to have popularized the use of vision boards to make dreams become reality based on the Law of Attraction that suggests our thoughts become things so we attract what we focus on.

Oprah is quoted saying she used a vision board to envision Barack Obama as president – down to the details of the dress she’d wear at the inauguration. Celebrities like Steve Harvey, Katy Perry, Beyonce and others have had their vision boards come to life. Even Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx attributes vision boarding to the success of her business. Spiritual leaders have also used vision boards to manifest their realities.

A survey done by TD Bank reports that people who have images, photos, or vision boards of their goals are twice as confident about achieving them than those who don’t; they’re also less anxious about budgeting, they feel more accomplished and are happier than people who don’t visualize their achievements.

The images on your vision board play a huge role in actualizing your thoughts because of a process in your brain called value tagging. Your brain allocates a higher value to those images you present it with and gives them more importance and attention. What you see is really what you believe and proceed to act on in order to make it come to pass.

How to Create a Vision Board + What You’ll Need

“The reality is that whatever you are looking for is, at the same time, looking for you. It all starts with believing before seeing.” – Dr Robert Anthony

To get started you’ll need a great attitude! This should be a fun process because you’re gathering your dreams in one place. This process can either be a physical or digital one and you can follow this easy process;

1. Goal Setting. What do you want to attract, accomplish or focus on in your life? Goals are best divided into different areas of your life to make it easier for you to zone in on each. Your goals could be divided into personal, physical (health), mental, family, and career goals. This is best done monthly, quarterly or yearly. Write all of them down in a notebook.
2. Search for images that represent your goals from magazines, old photos, newspapers, books, etc. Make sure they’re an accurate description of what you wish to manifest. You can also use Google or Pinterest. Make the cut-outs or download the images.
3. Arrange them on a physical board or digitally on Canva. Before you glue them to the board, arrange and re-arrange them in a layout until they make you inspired. Use motivating words, phrases, quotes, and embellishments if you want. Glue them to the board when you’re satisfied.
4. Place your vision board where you can see it every day either in the morning or evening before you sleep. Remember, seeing is believing and you looking at it constantly will serve as a reminder and inspiration of where you want to be. If you don’t want other people to see it, look at your board when they’re not around.

Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Vision Board

1. Not being specific with your goals. Vagueness sends a message to the universe that you don’t know exactly what you want. It’s not more money; it’s 10,000 dollars. It’s not to travel more often; it’s to travel to Thailand. It’s not losing weight; it’s losing 50 pounds. Assign figures and names to your dreams because that’s what your subconscious will start to register as true.
2. Not believing in the realization of your dreams. Making a vision board is one thing, believing the possibility of it coming true is another. Let your imagination, thoughts, and beliefs work in harmony to steer your dreams forward. Speak it all to existence as though it was already true.
3. Not taking action. You are a co-creator with the universe and all the good energies around you; your part is to put in the work needed to make your dreams a reality. It’s the actions that separate achievers from wishful thinkers. The vision board serves as a guide, inspiration, and reminder of the little steps you’re supposed to take. If you don’t work out or make healthier lifestyle choices, the chances of you achieving your body goals are significantly low. You hold the key to unlocking the possibilities that your vision board presents to you.

Your best life is a vision board away. The time to make one is now. A little guidance will go a long way to help you set ultra-clear goals depending on your strengths and opportunities for growth. Book your free consultation call with me to get you started and unstuck!