Well, the first month of 2024 is coming to an end. What’s next? It’s time to start looking ahead and planning for the rest of the year. This is an amazing form of self-care. While sometimes flying by the seat of your pants is fun and exciting, having a set of goals in place can help create a sense of control and satisfaction over your life. One way to do this and get your creative juices flowing is to make a vision board.
What’s a Vision Board?
A vision board can be whatever you want it to be. They are typically a collage of images put together to encompass your vision for the year, or whatever time frame you may choose. Ask yourself questions like “what is my intention?” to help you get the vision board going. Creating a vision board can help you physically see the vision you have in your head. It brings clarity to your ideas and will aid you in setting intention. What’s not to like?
Using a vision board will help you to see your dreams in front of you and make them look attainable. If it seems silly to you, we promise it’s going to be a great tool for self-care. Physically seeing the things you want to do in a collage of images will create an emotional connection to those dreams floating around in your head and help you grasp them.
Making a Vision Board
· Creating a Physical Board
o You can make a vision board by using cut outs from magazines, print outs, anything you may have laying around that inspires you. Creating a collage of items that represent where you want to be and your intentions.
o The images don’t have to be straightforward. The board is for YOU so create it with images that symbolize your intentions and goals, don’t worry about what it would look like to anyone else.
o Hang the board somewhere that you will see it often. It will be like a subliminal message to yourself to keep working towards your goals!
· Digital Vision Board
o To create a digital board, utilize an app such as Canva. You can take your own photos and make a collage to print out for a physical board, as well.
o Having a digital copy of your board is a great way to be in your own face about making sure you’re working towards your intentions. Make it your phone background, screen saver, whatever. While you’re add it, make it your screen saved on your smart TV to remind yourself when you wake up from that Netflix nap.
To sum up this Self-Care Sunday, trying out a vision board can be a great way to help you achieve your goals. Ask yourself what’s most important this year and get it onto the page. We hope using a vision board will make a difference and help you with progress.
