Vision boards are powerful tools for manifesting your dreams and goals by visualizing them in a tangible format. This blog post explores the essence of vision boards, delving into their psychological foundations, including the Law of Attraction and the impact of visualization on motivation and self-esteem.
Crafting a vision board has proven to be one of the most transformative spiritual practices I’ve embraced. While setting goals for the year is valuable, assembling a vision board has empowered me to embody the “It girl” I’ve always aspired to be.
If you’re new to the vision board concept, a vision board visually represents your dreams and goals, often composed of images, words, and quotes that inspire you. It acts as a collage that captures your aspirations across various areas of life, including career, relationships, health, and personal development. Typically created on a physical board or in a digital format, vision boards are designed to clarify your ambitions, maintain your motivation, and serve as a daily reminder of what you’re striving to achieve. When it comes to crafting vision boards, the options are virtually limitless. However, their true power lies in choosing a style that resonates with your authentic self and boosts your motivation to reach your objectives.
Vision boards have become increasing popular over the years as terms like “manifestation” and “law of attraction” have become more mainstream. Many creators often misinterpret the idea that simply asking for your heart’s desires will bring them to you. However, manifestation and the Law of Attraction necessitate aligned action. This concept of aligned action can vary depending on the situation. For instance, if you tend to control outcomes and are eager to find a job that matches your values and enhances your earning potential, you might need to consider doing less rather than more. By trying to control the situation and applying for numerous jobs that merely help you escape your current role, you might be signaling a fear response to the universe. This indicates a lack of trust and fear of not finding what you seek. Instead, the universe could be guiding you toward the right connections that could lead to the ideal role. Engaging in aligned action will always be significantly more effective and feel effortless when you’re operating at the right frequency.
It’s a process that involves not just wishing for change, but actively participating in your own personal growth and development. This journey requires patience, self-reflection, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities as they arise. By focusing on your vision board daily, you create a mental space where your dreams are not just possibilities but inevitable outcomes. This practice empowers you to take inspired actions that align with your goals, reinforcing the belief that you are deserving of all you aspire to achieve. Ultimately, the Law of Attraction teaches us that by nurturing a positive and open mindset, we can transform our lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways.
By creating a vision board you’re going to be able to clarify the goals that you have for yourself. It’s easy to say you want to lose weight but you will bring that energy to life by writing it down or creating visual representations of how you want to look. This will also lead you to having more motivation to achieve these goals as your vision board should be in a place that is easily seen to you everyday. This keeps your goals on the forefront of your mind as you go through the day. So when you hit your goals (yes, I mean when) you will feel an additional boost of confidence and have evidence how you are attracting and becoming the person you want to be. However, one of the best benefits of a vision board is that it is fun. If dreaming and creatively expressing your passions is not fun, then I think you need some new goals. Have fun with it because that’s what this journey is all about.
So how do you create a vision board? There is no wrong way but there are so many resources and style formats you can choose.
- Define Your Goals: Define your goals for the year. If you’re interested in a 5 year plan or long term plan then really section out your goals in a yearly format that makes it easy and digestible for you. Typically, you want to have a few goals for your career, finances, spirituality, business, relationships, or any other area you may be looking to improve.
- Gather Your Materials: If your doing a physical board than gather materials like magazines, printed images, scissors and glue to work on a physical board or canvas. You can also do a digital board but I only recommend this if it’s in a place you can view it everyday. You can use Google, Pinterest or other sources to get content for your board.
- Design Your Board: There are many formats you can use to design the layout of your board. I like to start with an overall theme for the year and then break down the theme for the different areas of my life. I will also include a quote as well. There are also many companies that make vision boards or sell materials so you can just fill in the template.
- Place Your Board: Your vision board should be in a space that you will see everyday. I love this vision board template because it is magnetic and fits right on my refrigerator.
Remember, vision boards are meant to assist you in bringing in the desires of your heart so don’t forget to celebrate those milestones when they happen. Small changes over time lead to big successes. So let your vision board inspire you and be ok with revising your goals if things change. It’s ok for your priorities to shift.
If you haven’t yet created your vision board for this year, consider this your sign to get started. Crafting a vision board is not just about the end result but also about the joy of dreaming and the excitement of pursuing those dreams. Celebrate each step forward, no matter how small, and trust in the process. Your dreams are within reach, and your vision board is your faithful companion on the path to realizing them.