I'm sure you're familiar with the saying "pictures speak a thousand words". Images generate emotions; that is what makes them so powerful. And that's exactly why you need a vision board.
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Do you agree that thoughts and emotions can turn to things? If yes, then you know that we use our thoughts and our feelings to attract every happening in life.
However, it is essential to have a conscious and unconscious thought about things repeatedly, then use our belief to empower them before they can become a reality.
Thus, a mere thought does not suffice to bring things into existence; we need belief. Among the methods of developing a strong belief is visualization.
But it is crucial to create a vision board to take visualization exercise beyond the limits of our head.
First the Goal, then the Picture
If you do not yet know your goals or if they have changed, then this is the right time to deal with your wishes.
If you know your desired goals, now find images, motivational quotes, and affirmations that can keep your focus on the goals until you achieve them. All these forms the elements of a vision board.
With this tool, you will be able to explore your mental energy, then motivate yourself to work harder towards your goals.
Vision Board Ideas
Vision board development dictates no specific rules. Everyone can develop their dream board as they deem fit.
While some professional sells vision boards, a universal concept is developing physical boards from corkboard, poster-board, or whiteboards alongside your drawings.
Also, you can try the digital form by producing a confidential file on your computer.
Another useful idea is the fridge-door. Some people use it to develop their board using pictures and magnets.
In short, the vision board design is subjective; you can develop it on your terms.
Planning Your Vision Board Becomes More Concrete
Take a moment to think about the appearance of your vision board and the life goals that you would like to add to it.
Feel free to include any future goals, such as personal growth, finances, social life, health, career, education, spiritual growth, among others.
After choosing your goals, visualize how you would like each aspect to look.
If you want, you can use a big board. But small boards can also be used to reflect many goals.
An essential aspect of your vision board planning is the placement. If you are placing your board where you hardly see, then the whole effort is useless. For example, you could put your vision board near your desktop, where you can view it during your coffee break.
A Powerful Ritual at the End of the Day
Endeavor to follow the ceremony explained here to develop a forceful vision board.
Take some free hours in the evening or on weekends to develop your board. Ensure that you have sufficient free time at hand when you will not be disturbed.
Also, while improving your dream board, create a calming atmosphere. For instance, you can light a candle while playing soothing music.
Should, in case a negative thought tries to cross your mind, breathe deeply and free your mind to relax.
Now, take your board and start putting your stuff on it.
Your Goals Get a Face on Your Vision Board
Check some past magazines to find images that represent the feelings, experiences, and materials that you would like to attract into your life.
Once you find them, cut the pictures out and stick them to the board using tape, pins, or glue sticks. Such images may include photos of your desired cars, future location, mansion, among others.
Show your creative side as you get quotes and images from magazines for your dream board.
Also, feel free to use markers and add stickers or any material that you think will make the board stand out.
Additionally, you can use a few pictures of memorable moments, such as gatherings, vacations, ceremonies, etc. However, the bottom line is that you should feel proud of the images.
Furthermore, get materials that drive your passion and place them on the board. Be free to add motivational quotes and positive affirmations.
Also, you can add how you would like to feel per day, such as "loving," "strong," "healthy," "inspired," among others.
Nevertheless, ensure that you don't crowd your vision board with too many things. It would be best if you had a neat and well-arranged board. Bear in mind that a chaotic board may attract chaos.
Whenever you feel that there is a need to update the board, be free to do so.
Your Vision Board - Always in View, Always with You
The Vision Board is a visual representation of your most important goals. Please take a look at it for about 5 minutes daily.
If you travel a lot, you could create a digital version, either as a desktop background or as a digital photo in your smartphone gallery.
Wherever you place the Vision Board, you should enjoy watching it every day.