How To Make A Vision Board To Achieve Your Goals

To be honest, I’ve heard a lot about vision boards but really wasn’t sure what they were or how they could benefit me. But vision boards are powerful tools that can help you manifest your dreams and goals.

They’re essentially collages of images, quotes, and affirmations that represent what you want to achieve in your life. In this post, I’ll share how a vision board can help you achieve your goals and how to vision board for beginners!

What are the benefits of creating a vision board?

Clarity: Vision boards help you clarify your goals and dreams. When you visually represent what you want, it becomes easier to focus on your intentions.
Motivation: Seeing your goals visually can be a powerful motivator and reminder of what you want to achieve. It can help you stay focused and inspired, even when things get tough.
Manifestation: Many people believe that vision boards can help you manifest your dreams into reality. By focusing on your goals and visualizing them regularly, you can attract positive energy and opportunities into your life.

Vision board topics and aspirations to get you started

Here are some ideas to get you started on your vision board(s) this year:

Travel Destinations: Pin pictures of places you want to visit.
Career Goals: Include images of your dream job or desired career path.
Financial Goals: Add images of houses, cars, or other financial assets you want to acquire. Or use charts to map your financial targets and achievements.
Personal Growth: Include quotes or images that inspire personal development.
Relationships: Pin pictures of happy couples or families if you want to improve your relationships.
Health and Wellness: Add images of healthy food, exercise, or relaxation techniques to feel your best.
Hobbies: Include images of your favorite hobbies or activities.
Spiritual Growth: Add images or quotes that inspire spiritual growth.
Positive Affirmations: Write or print out positive affirmations and add them to your board.
Inspirational Quotes: Include quotes from your favorite authors, speakers, or philosophers.
Self Care Goals: Promote a better you by putting yourself first and reminding yourself of how important your physical and mental health are.
Special Events: Planning a wedding? A birthday party? A retirement? A vision board can help you pick a theme and inspire your party planning.
Decorating and Renovating: Revamping your space? Create a mood board to collect all your colors, textures and finishes.

How to create a vision board

Vision boards can be added to your home or work office, your bedroom or anywhere you need to be reminded of your goals and aspirations. To create your vision board, simply:

Gather Your Supplies: You’ll need a large piece of poster board or corkboard, magazines, scissors, glue, and markers.
Choose a Theme: Decide on a theme for your vision board, such as “Wealth and Abundance” or “Love and Relationships.”
Collect Images: Cut out images from magazines or print them from the internet.
Arrange Your Images: Arrange your images on the board in a way that feels visually appealing and inspiring.
Add Text: Write positive affirmations or quotes on the board.
Display Your Vision Board: Hang your vision board in a place where you’ll see it every day.

Where should your vision board go?

Your vision board should be in a place that you can easily see it when you need to be reminded of your goals or motivated to keep working towards them. For best results:

Choose a place where you spend a lot of time. The more you see your vision board, the more it will motivate you.
Make sure the vision board is visible. Don’t hide it away in a drawer or closet.
Change the location of your vision board periodically. This will keep you motivated and focused on your goals.

Some places you can position your vision board include:

bedroom
bathroom wall or mirror
kitchen fridge, cabinet wall
home office
work office
workout area

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Different Types of Vision Boards Include:

Physical Vision Boards:

Traditional Collage: This classic version involves cutting out images from magazines and gluing/pinning them onto a physical board.
Pinterest Board: A digital version created on Pinterest, where you can pin images, articles, and other inspiring content.
Mood Board: A more artistic approach, often used by designers, that combines images, colors, and textures to evoke a specific mood or feeling.
Vision Journal: A journal or scrapbook where you write about your goals and dreams, and include drawings, sketches, or collages.
Vision Box: A physical box filled with objects that represent your goals and aspirations.
Calendar: A calendar can help you remember and meet targets by milestone dates over time.

Digital Vision Boards:

Digital Collage: Created using digital design software like Canva or Adobe Photoshop to make the perfect board that can be printed and added to any place you need it.
PowerPoint Presentation: A slide show that includes images, text, and videos related to your goals for review and updates over time.
Smartphone App: There are many apps available that allow you to create and customize digital vision boards.
Digital Documents: Add photos and hyperlinks of useful resources or inspiring sites to keep you focused on your goal and always learning along the way.

The best version of a vision board for you will depend on your personal preferences and learning style. Experiment with different formats to find what works best for you in your growth journey.

Remember, once you learn how to make a vision board, you are already the first step on your way to achieving your goals! Vision boards can make your dreams come to life and help you manifest your hopes into reality through daily reminders and motivation that you can see.

The most important thing is to have fun with your board and let your creativity flow! Follow my Self Improvement and Productivity Pinterest Board below for more tips!