Visualize Your Future: My Vision Board Tips and Tricks
“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.”
Muhammad Ali
I have always wanted to create a vision board. It was always one of those things I never thought I had the time or energy for, so I kept putting it off. But, I finally did one! Wow, what an experience.
My daughter and I got some magazines, boards, glue sticks and started our project! After about an hour, I looked over at her board, immediately got sad, and blurted out, “Yours is so much better than mine☹️”. I realized I still need to work on the stories I tell myself.
I am proud that I just sat with my feelings. I asked her where she got some of her ideas, I noticed what I liked about hers. Then I sat with my feelings some more. She finished her board and she loved it and I loved it.
At that moment I decided I couldn’t finish mine. I needed to do some more internal work on what my vision really was. I was tired. I put it aside, some pieces in place, but not glued yet and let it sit. A few weeks later, I was home by myself on a Saturday night. I was so excited, I realized that was the environment I needed to finish my vision board. Candle lit, music playing, at my favorite spot in the house with space to dance around as I went back and forth to the printer. I finished my board! Well, at least I thought I did. I loved it and at the same time, felt it was missing something. So again, I let it sit, this time more permanent, everything was glued on. A few days later, I was looking through my journal for something and found some notes I had taken. That was it. I found the last piece of the puzzle, and glued that on! It's done, it feels good, at least for now.
Here’s what I learned to make the most out of vision boarding:
Know your WHY
When I got frustrated my board wasn’t turning out how I expected I realized it was because I wasn’t clear what my intentions were. Once you know your why, ideas will flow.
Create the right environment
Creating a vision board is more about the process than the final product. Do what you can to create a comforting space. Can you engage all your senses?
Give yourself space and grace
This process can be as long or short as you need it to be. Don’t give up!
It’s a process – embrace imperfection and impermanence
Your vision board doesn’t need to be perfect. It can always be changed. If you are unsure about something just let it be and come back to it.
Don’t let it collect dust, use it
Put your board somewhere where you can see it every day. It serves as a reminder to be yourself and to work towards your goals.