How To Make A Vision Board
Creating a vision board can be a fun and intentional way of bringing your dreams and goals to life. Most of us have a vision of what we’d love our life to look like, but often we get stuck at that point, not realising that there are tools available to us that will help us bring these desires to life.
So what is a vision board? Also known as a manifestation board or goal board, you can create a vision board of pictures and words to help you visualize your goals. This acts as a board of inspiration, and reminder for you to take intentional action to achieve your goals.
If you’re wondering how to create a vision board, then read our comprehensive guide below, and find out just how easy this is to create at home today.
The Science Behind Vision Boards
When we think of the purpose of vision boards, the first thing that might come to mind is visualisation. This powerful technique is something that is a central part of many spiritual practices, and is particularly associated with manifestation and the law of attraction.
From a scientific point of view, there is a reason visualisation is so popular amongst people hoping to achieve success. Studies have shown that visualisation amongst athletes works almost as well as for gaining strength, as physically doing the same movements.
It also seems that our brains cannot distinguish the difference between reality and our thoughts. This means that our brain already believes that our thoughts are our future reality. Our brain is constantly making fresh neural connections, so the more we are able to fully immerse ourselves in the images and quotes placed on our vision board, the more we shape our new reality.
Why Vision Boards Work
Having a visual reminder of our dreams and desires helps us to keep focused on how we’d like our life to look. As we’ve already discovered, our brain needs repetition to be able to create new neural pathways. So, vision board work serves as a great way of ensuring that our goals are always kept at the forefront of our minds. The more we have visual reminders around us, the higher our focus when it comes to bringing these visions into real life.
The process of creating a vision board helps us to clarify our goals and priorities. This is a great exercise to ensure we are on the right track, and that we have a clear vision of where we are heading in life. Vision boards also motivate us to take inspired action towards making our dreams become a reality.
Setting Your Goals
You’ve probably got a good idea of the vision you have for your future, and the kinds of things you’d like to put on your vision board. But have you ever asked yourself why you want these things in particular? Thinking about your motivation is a good opportunity to tune into your values, and to make sure that every goal you set is in line with who you are.
Once you’ve decided on what it is you are hoping to achieve, you’ll need to work out how you can take intentional action to get there. Goal setting is an important factor in creating a vision board, because it gives a point of focus from which to expand on. Setting goals not only allows you to get super clear on what you want, it also gives you an achievable path towards success.
It can be a good idea to have a pathway to achieving your goals. There are various different methods you could try, such as writing your goals down in a journal, or even sharing your goals with a friend who will make you accountable. If you find the idea of goals overwhelming, you could break these down into mini goals which may feel more achievable.
Another popular method for goal-setting is ‘SMART’. This technique was developed in 1981 to help individuals achieve their goals in a measurable way. This acronym stands for:
Specific - The more focused and detailed you can be with what you want to bring into your life, the faster it is likely to become reality.
Measurable - It’s important to make sure your goals can be measured. Whether financial, time-based, or another measurable way, this helps to keep track of whether you have achieved them.
Achievable - Make sure that the goals you set are achievable. You could begin with smaller, more manageable goals, which will help to boost your confidence.
Realistic - Whilst you want goals to challenge you, they also need to feel realistic. Setting goals that aren’t achievable will add too much extra pressure, and take away from your vision.
Time - all goals benefit from having a timescale attached to them. This adds a level of motivation towards achieving them.
How to Create Your Vision Board
Now that you’ve got a good idea of what it is you want to put on your vision board, it’s time to take your board ideas and create your vision! You can choose between creating a physical vision board or a digital vision board. Either way, here are some steps to help you along the way:
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Collect everything you’ll need for your vision board kit.
If you’re physically making it then you’ll need a poster board or bulletin board, magazines, other paper objects, scissors and glue. If you’re making a digital version, you’ll need an online space, or photo collage software to store your vision board ideas.
Look for Images and words that uplift and excite you.
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Now it’s time to add images and arrange your vision!
Use your intuition to set the images out in a way that makes you feel joyful and excited. If you need to leave spaces then that’s ok too - go with whatever feels good for you. Remember, you are going to be looking at this board a lot, and connecting with the emotions that it brings to you, so it needs to be visually appealing.
Use magazine clippings to find images that represent your vision, or search for anything online that you want to include on your board.
And, done! Now that you have created your board, think about where you will place it. You want to make sure it is visible to you frequently, so that your vision remains at the front of your mind at all times. Think about the places in your home that you spend the most time in. You might find it handy to place it on the front of the fridge, in your bedroom by a dressing table, or even in your favourite journal that you use every day. If your board has been digitally created, you might like to add it to the home screen of your phone.
Incorporating Vision Boards into Daily Life
Get into the habit of including your vision board in daily life as much as you can. You could take time to pause every morning and evening to look at it, include it as part of a self-care routine, or use it during meditation to visualise your dreams.
You could create affirmations around your dreams, using “I am…” or “I have…”, which will positively reinforce to the brain that you are manifesting these dreams. This can also help you to take intentional action towards making these images become a reality in your life.
As humans, we are constantly growing and evolving. From time to time, it’s important to reflect on the ideas on your board, and update them, so that they are aligned with who you are.
How a Spiritual Life Coach Can Help
Spiritual coaching helps to uncover who you are on a deeper level, making it ideal for providing guidance on achieving your goals and visions. It can help you to commit to your dreams, reach your fullest potential, and will support you in understanding the spiritual aspects of who you are. Working with a coach helps to keep you focused and motivated on your own personal goals, whilst also supporting you in other areas of your spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways
If you’re looking to make your desires a reality, then creating a vision board can be a fun and creative way to work towards your goals and dreams. Visualisation is a powerful tool, which has huge potential within our own personal growth. So why not get creative today, and discover how making a vision board can help you to take intentional action towards bringing your dreams to reality.