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Create a Vision Board

Despite loving goal setting, I have long wanted to create a vision board. Over the past few weeks I’ve attended a variety of professional development trainings that discussed vision boards, so it felt like it was time for me to bust out my art supplies and dream away.

Create a Vision Board

To get started, I gathered magazines from around my house (I always save favorites), scissors, glue sticks, markers, and poster board. I also took a few minutes to just get into the right head space. I knew I wanted to create a vision board that would spark joy, fuel my days, and keep me motivated as I work to reach my goals this year.

Create a Vision Board

Next I cut out images and sayings that made me happy, spoke to specific goals I have, or were visuals of future dreams. Once they were all cut out, I trimmed them down and started to place them on my poster board.

Create a Vision Board

Once everything was where I wanted it, I started gluing each piece in place. I wanted to make sure the layout and flow matched the joy the images sparked.

Create a Vision Board

My completed vision board just makes me so happy!! It was so fun taking some time to be creative, to dream through images, and to create a board that I can look at all year!

Create a Vision Board

On the left hand side of the board you’ll see: A bright living room with French doors and a stone fireplace, a scenic mountain view, the saying “Living in a Mindful World”, fresh cut flowers, homemade jam, a beautiful house with a front porch, the saying “Be a Better Friend”, and a person reading and drinking coffee.

Create a Vision Board

In the middle of the board you’ll see: A gorgeous kitchen with bright natural light, a CBD quote that says “CBD can help people from all walks of life maintain wellness”, a person meditating, the sayings “Fuel Good Health” “Explore” and “Healing”, and an amazing back patio with a large swing bead and extra seating.

Create a Vision Board

On the right hand side you’ll see: Two people hiking, the saying “Happy Trails”, a person watching the sunrise/sunset over a lake, kids cooking, the saying “Present Parenting”, a list of mantras, and a person gardening.

Create a Vision Board

I hung my vision board in my office, just to the left of my window and computer screen. This spot will ensure that I look at it every day! I know that it’s really important to revisit your goals at least once a week, but with a vision board, having it in view for ongoing exposure is really important.

This was such a fun activity and I hope, as you move further into the new year, you’ll consider an activity like this. It was great for self care in the moment and I know will bring joy down the road. My daughter also had fun making her own board too! Win, win!

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