Today, we’re diving into a fantastic tool that can help you turn your dreams into reality – the magical world of vision boards. If you’re looking for a creative and effective way to manifest your desires, vision boards might just be the missing puzzle piece you’ve been searching for. In this article, we’ll break down the what, why, and how of vision boards, using simple words to guide you on your manifestation journey.
What is a Vision Board?
Imagine a vision board as a treasure map for your dreams. It’s like a collage filled with pictures, words, and symbols that represent the things you want to bring into your life.
These boards can do many things. You can use them to help your own dreams come true or to show what you really want. They’re great for imagining your perfect life. But they can also help with your work goals.
You can make a board for things you want to happen far in the future, like in 5 years. Or you can make one for just this year.
Whether it’s a dream job, a cozy home, better health, or meaningful relationships, your vision board serves as a visual reminder of your goals. Instead of keeping your dreams hidden in your mind, you get to bring them to life right in front of your eyes!
People who use these boards usually put them where they can see them a lot. For example, you can put it on a mirror where you look when you’re getting ready in the morning. Others might hang it on a wall in a room they use a lot.
Where there is no vision, there is no hope.
George Washington Carver
Why Do Vision Boards Work?
You already know that just thinking about your goals isn’t enough to make them happen. So, what’s the deal with a vision board?
Imagine making a special board with stuff like craft items and pictures from magazines. It might seem simple, but how can it actually help you reach your goals? Sometimes it feels like magic.
But it’s not really magic. Instead, it’s about how thoughts come before actions. The way you think can affect what you do and the results you get.
- Vision boards work because they remind you of what you want to achieve. When things get tough, this reminder helps you stay focused on your goals. By looking at your vision board often and keeping your intentions in mind, you become more determined to take action.
- Vision boards also help you figure out your goals. They show you where you want to go in different parts of your life. Making a vision board means you think about what you want. When you put these ideas on the board, you get a clear picture of what you truly want to achieve. This clear view helps you set specific and meaningful goals that match your vision.
- Vision boards always remind you of what’s most important to you. They help you understand yourself better by showing you what you want. When you’re making choices in your life, your vision board reminds you of what matters. It’s like a gentle push in the right direction.
- Using a vision board lets you imagine your success. When you look at it regularly, you see what you want to achieve. This creates a strong image in your mind, making you believe you can do it.
- A vision board is full of pictures, words, and symbols that inspire you. When you look at it, you should feel happy and excited. This boosts your motivation and drive. It’s like a picture of your dreams that reminds you of all the good things you can achieve.
- Seeing your goals on your vision board builds your confidence. It keeps telling you that you can do it. As you picture yourself achieving your goals, you start to believe in yourself more. This can make you do things that bring you closer to your dreams.
- In our busy lives, we often forget our goals and get distracted. But when you look at your vision board often, you remember what’s important. It’s like a picture that keeps you focused and reminds you of your goals. It helps you use your time and energy for the things that match your vision.
Remember, even though a vision board is helpful, you still need to take action. The board guides you and motivates you, but it’s your actions that make your dreams real. Combine the power of imagining with hard work, determination, and not giving up, and you’ll have a better chance of reaching your goals.
What Do Vision Boards Include?
Creating a vision board is like making a special collection of things you love and that make you feel a certain way. Remember a time when you saw a picture or photo that made you feel really good? You want to include things like that on your vision board. It’s important that these things match what you care about.
When you’re deciding what to put on your board, look for things that give you a good feeling, like quotes that match what you want. These quotes can be written by hand, printed out and stuck on, or even drawn in fancy writing. You can also cut out interesting words or pictures from old clothes or other things you have.
You can also put things on your board that remind you of special times or memories. These things are like treasures that make you think of your goals.
When it comes to making your vision board, there are no rules! You can add almost anything you want to it. The important thing to think about is whether it helps you make your dreams come true.
Vision Board Ideas for Manifestation
Below are some manifestation ideas you can add to your vision board:
- Your Career Goals: Pictures from work magazines, tools you use at work, images that show money success.
- Taking Care of Yourself: Quotes that inspire you, things to remember, calming pictures that make you feel good, ideas for exercises.
- Love and Connections: Quotes about how you see relationships and pictures of people in love.
- Being Positive: Pictures that make you happy, quotes that make you feel good and strong in your mind.
- Exploring Places: Pictures of where you want to go, postcards, pictures of planes or trains, your travel photos.
- Health and Wellness: Pictures of healthy meals, yoga poses, images that make you feel strong and energetic.
- Creativity and Hobbies: Images related to your hobbies, tools you use for your creative projects, and quotes that encourage your creativity.
- Family and Home: Pictures of your family, cozy home images, quotes about love and unity.
- Gratitude and Abundance: Quotes about gratitude, pictures that represent abundance in your life, and images of things you’re thankful for.
- Skills or Learning Goals: Images related to new skills you want to learn, symbols of education, quotes about growth.
- Financial Goals: Pictures representing financial security, images of savings and investments, and quotes about financial wisdom.
How to Create Your Vision Board
Making a vision board is easy and fun. Get in touch with your creative side and have fun with it. You don’t need to overthink it. Remember, your vision board is just for you, so you don’t have to worry about impressing anyone.
You can make a physical vision board that you can put up in your home or office by following these steps:
Step 1: Take Time to Figure Out Your Vision
Before you start making your vision board, think about what you really want. Take some moments to figure out your dreams and goals. What do you want your vision board to help you achieve?
Take your time and be clear about your vision. Don’t rush this step because it’s the foundation of your board. As you work on your board, you might get even clearer about your vision.
During this step, focus on your thoughts and don’t get distracted by things like watching TV or talking to someone. Stay focused on your vision.
If it helps, you can write down your thoughts in a journal.
Step 2: Gather Your Stuff
To make a vision board, you’ll need different things. Some you might already have. Here are the important things you need:
- A board as the base: You can use different kinds of boards like wire boards, whiteboards, or even the fridge door if it’s magnetic. If you don’t want to spend much, you can use a piece of cardboard from a box or buy a big poster board from a dollar store.
- Images and things to put on the board: You can get pictures from old magazines, printed images from the internet, old photos, or postcards.
- Something to stick things on the board: You can use pins, clips, glue, or tape to attach your images. If your board is magnetic, small magnets will work.
- Scissors to cut out your images.
- Craft materials like pens, markers, paint, and stickers to make your board look nice. You can use as much or as little of these as you like.
Step 3: Choose Pictures and Objects that Show Your Vision
Now that you have your materials, it’s time to get your images and objects ready to put on your board.
Besides pictures, you can find quotes that inspire you. You can print them or write them nicely with a pen.
Think about things that remind you of what you want. Maybe there are items that bring back good memories or make you feel the way you want to feel. You can add these to your board.
You can even use crafty things like fabric pieces or items from nature like branches or leaves if they match your goals. For example, if you want to spend more time outdoors, adding some leaves can remind you of that.
Step 4: Arrange Your Stuff Now
Take all the things you got ready and start arranging them on your board.
Have some fun doing this. Arrange them in a way that makes you feel excited. You don’t need to do it quickly. Take your time.
Try different ways of placing your items until you find the one that feels best for you. This step helps you picture your future dreams more clearly.
You might realize you’re missing something while doing this. If you want to add more things, go ahead and do it.
When you’re done arranging, use your chosen way to hold everything in place. But don’t do it too fast. Make sure you’re happy with how it looks. If you’re using pins or clips, you can change things easily. But if you’re using glue or tape, it’s harder to change later.
Step 5: Put Your Vision Board Where You Can See It Now
It’s time to put your vision board where you’ll see it a lot. Choose a spot that makes sense for you and where you can look at it every day.
You can try:
- On your fridge
- On an empty wall in your kitchen
- On a special place like an altar
- On a mirror
- On your bedside table
- If you work at home, in your home office
Make sure you don’t fix your vision board too strongly in its new spot. Just in case you want to change its place later on.
How to Create an Online Vision Board
Online vision boards are like digital versions that you can see on devices with the internet. You don’t need to print anything or buy expensive stuff.
Here’s how you can make your first digital vision board:
Step 1: Pick a Tool
There are different options to make a free digital vision board. Some people use Pinterest because it’s easy to collect pictures and links. But Pinterest doesn’t look like a traditional goal board. You can’t arrange it like a real board.
Another tool is Canva. It’s good for people who aren’t designers. Even if you’re not good at design, Canva helps you make a nice-looking board.
Step 2: Find Pictures With Digital Boards
You can use lots of different images. There are many good pictures that you can use without paying. Websites like Unsplash or Pixabay have these images.
You can also use pictures from social media accounts you like. Just remember, if you want to show your board to others, you need permission.
Step 3: Use a Template or Start Fresh
You can find free and paid templates on Canva. These templates make it easier to design your board. You just add your pictures where you want them. Or you can start from scratch.
You need to choose the size of your board. The size depends on where you’ll use it most. For example, if you’ll mostly look at it on your phone, choose a vertical size.
Step 4: Add Pictures and Quotes Now
Add your pictures and quotes to your digital vision board. If you’re using Pinterest, pin your images to the right board. If you’re using Canva, think about where you want your images. Take your time, just like with a real board.
The good thing is, if you don’t like something, you can undo it. You can also make images and quotes bigger or smaller to fit how you want.
Step 5: Save Your Image
When you’re happy with your board, save your work. You can’t save a Pinterest board, but you can do this with Canva. In Canva, it’s easy to save your work for free. If you pay, you can save in different ways.
Now, what can you do with your saved board? You can put it on your phone lock screen or computer background. Or you can print it and hang it up at home.
If you want to print, make sure your board is big enough. A small board will look bad if you print it very big.
Using Your Vision Board for Manifestation
Now that you have your vision board, here’s how to make it work its magic:
- Visualize: Spend a few moments each day looking at your vision board. Imagine yourself already living your dreams.
- Feel It: Feel the emotions of achieving those goals. The more real it feels, the more powerful the manifestation becomes.
- Take Inspired Action: Your vision board isn’t a magic wand, but it’s a powerful motivator. Take small steps towards your goals with confidence.
- Stay Open: Sometimes, the universe might have better plans for you than what you’ve put on your board. Be open to surprises!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked the secret to manifesting your dreams with a vision board. Remember, this isn’t about instant results; it’s about setting intentions, staying positive, and moving forward step by step. Your vision board is like a compass guiding you toward the life you’ve always dreamed of. So go ahead, cut, paste, dream, and watch your aspirations come to life! Happy manifesting! 🌟
