Do you have dreams? Ambitions? Goals? Of course you do…. but, what do you do to make sure they happen? Are you goal setting? Are you re-evaluating your vision board yearly or biyearly? Do you even have a CLEAR vision?
Without a clear vision it can be hard to make those dreams come true. Below I’ll show you what to do to make those dreams become reality with a detailed post on how to make a vision board.
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Statistics show that visually seeing your goals in front of you daily will make it more likely for you to achieve them. It helps set your focus and makes you believe that the goal has already been achieved.
It’s also uplifting and motivating to visualize your future with a board that’s been personally created. Some people are good at imagining their success as if it’s already happened, but for others it can be a bit more difficult to keep your eye on the end goal.
That’s why having a tool that will remind you over and over of your future goals is extremely important, especially during those times when you are struggling most.
Content
Let’s start with the content.
Visualize your top dreams. Download my habit tracker by signing up with my newsletter here and use the questions I provide to guide you.
What resonates with you and makes you say, “Yes, that’s what I want for my life”.
Get a piece of paper and just start writing this down. Write it alllll down. Anything that comes to mind and don’t limit yourself. Then, take 5-8 main dreams to use on your board.
You want to start with a few main big goals. If you have too much ambition and try to do them all at once, you’ll burn out, not get anything accomplished, or not be focused enough. Stay realistic and do what you can in the beginning. You can always add to or adjust your vision board later.
Then, take those dreams and write about W H Y you want them. For example if you wrote “save $10,000”, then your why could be “to take your family on vacation to Hawaii”. This will strengthen your connection to the dreams and help you visualize your future. It’ll make you realize what you really want.
Here are a few main topics you may choose to include on your vision board:
Travel
Places, mountains, scenery, beaches, road trips, camping
Career
Promotions, certifications, changing careers
Romance + Family
Finding love, getting married, having kids, raising a puppy
Hobbies
Starting a blog, learning a new skill (like photography or painting), taking an online class
Health
Running, joining a health club, yoga, hiking, meditation, healthy eating, losing fat
Money
Yearly income, savings money, emergency fund money, paying off your car, paying off your house, becoming debt free, learning how to invest
Things
New car, clothes, jewelry, owning a vacation home, buying a dream house
Acquiring Images and Words
- Cut them out of magazines
- Do a google to search for images, add to a word document for sizing and print
- Use Pinterest to find images as well, then combine them with the google searched images in a word document
- Go online to Canva.com and create your own digital board
- Draw or paint your images
- Cut out words on a Cricut if you own one
- Use stencils, stickers, ribbon, glitter, or whatever you fancy
What type of vision board works best for you?
Digital
This was my go-to because I love the ability to choose any image on google to copy and paste into my collage. I used the free online program called Canva, uploaded the photos I wanted to include from Pinterest and Google, and then used their unique fonts to make it fun with sayings or words that inspire me. If you’re not computer savvy then I’d recommend the old fashioned way below…
Poster Board
Go to your local office supply store and pick up a poster board or buy one on amazon here. Grab some old magazines and glue. Then, cut out any words or images that resonate with you and are aligned with your dreams. Glue them to the page and voila you have a vision board! You may also choose to get a marker or colorful paper to draw, write, or cut out other images. Even printing images from your computer that you find online will work as well!
Creative
Here are some more creative ways to make your vision board. If you aren’t creative, then keep it simple. Otherwise, if you enjoy this kind of stuff try out one of these ideas:
- Clothes pins
- Cork board with pins
- White board with magnets
Placement
Make sure it’s visible and somewhere you know you will look every single day. Don’t spend all your time and effort making a vision board and then leave it in storage to collect dust. Be proud of your work and be committed to making your dreams come true!
Some good examples of placement include:
- Closet Door
- Inside walk-in closet
- Bathroom Wall
- Bathroom Mirror
- Cell phone background
- Daily Planner
- Laptop Desktop Image
- Bedroom
- Above the dresser
- Maybe even place it in multiple locations – it doesn’t hurt!
I made mine on Canva, printed it, and framed it. It’s in my bedroom so that way every time I wake up I can look at it for a little morning motivation. Think outside the box and try a few different places just to see what works best for you.
Daily Visualization
Visualizing your dream life is key. Once you place the vision board somewhere you know you’ll look at least twice a day, you need to make it a habit. This can be added to your habit journal! Just write in “reviewed vision board” and check the box each day that you remembered to look at it. That way you’ll end up visualizing your dreams on a consistent basis and THAT my friends is the main drive to living the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Spend at least a minute really looking at the goals and dreams you set for yourself. When you feel stuck or like you’re only going backwards re-visit it and remember your why. Why did you make this board and why are these goals important to you? Keeping these thoughts on the forefront will help you succeed!
If you need help or have any questions to get your board started then please feel free to ask! Also subscribe to my newsletter to gain your habit tracker and check out this post to start making smarter health decisions today.
A registered nurse, certified health coach, and wellness enthusiast.