Do you know what I’ve been working on? Getting my life right! For the last few years, I have been telling myself that I was going to create a vision board for myself. I had heard from so many people that they truly make a difference. I love the idea of having my goals and dreams in my face. The whole biblical notion of writing the vision is totally at play here. So, I set out to “write” my vision out and see what comes of it.
I own one million and twelve magazines. So, the first step of clipping images and words was easy and overwhelming all at the same time. It was overwhelming because I have one million and twelve magazines! My son saw my cutting the magazines up and wanted to know what I was doing. I told him I was working on a project. He wanted to know more about it. I explained to him that I was working on a vision board. I told him that the board was full of things I wanted to see happen in my life. He now wants to do one too! I’m looking forward to working on that with him! I’m sure it will be full of pictures of Ninja Turtles and Bat Man, but it will be fun to do it together.
It took me a few days to cut things out that spoke to me. I’m sure I would have been done sooner but, I can only work once those babies are knocked out! Once I had all that I thought I needed, I got one of my sons crafting boxes and went crazy with the glue stick! It was really cool to see it all come together. I felt like I was watching things come together. It was life just looking at the words as I put the board together made it closer to reality. The board was already working. Putting this board together made me feel like I was putting some action behind my desires.
Here’s what I ended up with. I want to frame it and leave it in my bedroom. I don’t use the office enough to keep it in there. If it’s in my bedroom, I’ll have no choice but to look at it everyday.
The board focuses on my fitness, family, business overall. I can say that I have already been making some progress in a couple of areas. I’m working to get all things in motion. I’m super excited!
Have you done a vision board? What do you do to keep your goals in your face and on track?
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I’ve never done a vision board, but definitely want to do one in the near future. I think I’ll do one with Aiden and make it a family event!
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Good for you! It’s so important to work on ourselves! Loving the vision board idea!
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Back when I was in school, we called them collages and no, I don’t think I have made one since I was in elementary school.
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Good motivational tool! I think it is a great idea to make a poster. It will help you truly visualize your goals!
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I don’t have a vision board, but this would be great to keep my goals in check.
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Love your vision board. I need to make one!
I’ve actually never done a vision board but it’s a great idea! I usually make lists for everything but I like that this is more visual!
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I’ve never done a vision board before but that is a very good idea to do. I may need to do that myself, but if only I had a million magazines like you! Hehe!
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I have a vision board hanging in my office. Our family enjoyed cutting out photos and magazine pieces to make it.
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I love your vision board, such a great idea! I love the idea of vision boards and I have made a couple myself. They really get you inspired!
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I’ve never done a vision board. Maybe I should. Might help me focus’
I love this! I created a vision board a few years ago but it’s time for an updated one!
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Never done anything like that, I’ve always had the visions in my head. I’ll bet this would help keep me on track though.
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I’ve never heard of a vision board; but it’s a great idea! I’d totally make one about fitness and eating healthy!
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This is neat! I’ve only briefly heard of vision boards, but it kind or reminds me of “The Secret”. Have you seen that? I think you might really like it!
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I am a big fan of visionboards. I do my vision boarding electronically now and find them to be a great tool for planning and getting things done.
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I used to do this all the time with my at home business. It was very helpful!
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Vision boards are great! I make them all the time for different reasons. It is great knowing the direction of your life
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No, I have never made a vision board. I can see where it might be helpful for some to write their vision down, so as not to lose sight of it and to update it as it changes as they do.
I think it’s really cool that you’re doing a vision board! I did one YEARS ago – and I really need to create a new one. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Great motivational tool.I need to create a vision board for myself.
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I haven’t ever made one. I’m more of a list person than a visual!
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I have a friend that does this twice a year. She mod podges over a canvas (over and over and over) for her 6 months feelings and visions.
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I’m glad that you found inspiration behind your board. It’s awesome to find that motivating factor, or what just works for you. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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I own a lot of magazines too! I try to go through periodically to pull out helpful pics and articles and I too have a vision board!
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No board, but I do have a diary or sorts for ideas. This is super helpful for visual folks
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I really like to write out with pen and paper my visions. I like your vision board. Visual things really help me to see the big picture.
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This sounds like a great idea! I’d love to do one for inside my office 🙂
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A vision board is a great way to stay on track! It does give you something to work toward. Good luck!
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I have a vision board for things I want to do in life. I love looking at it and checking things off!
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Vision boards I think are great to keep me focused!
I love vision boards. I did one online and I have it saved as my desktop on my laptop so I see it every day.
What a great idea! I haven’t made my own vision board, but I think it is a wonderful way to help remind you of your goals! Yours turned out awesome!
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My daughter makes vision boards. I love them because, not only do they keep you focused on your goals, but they also look really cool and artsy. 🙂
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Great idea!! When I was a pre-teen my friends and I would cut out photos of our future family/house/career and make a book. I wish I still had that now to look back on and compare! Definitely keep your son’s in a safe place so he can have that memory in the years to come!
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This year was the first year I’ve done a vision board. I did one electronically. I like being able to see my goals and what I want to do right there. We’ll see how it goes!
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My mom has made vision boards for years! She totally swears by them. I did a printed checklist sort for getting out of debt, and it really helped. Not quite the same, but kind-of.
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i totally believe in vision boards!
I remember doing poster boards like that back in middle and high school. They always kept me on track to my goals!
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I did one about two years ago and it still is hanging up in my bathroom. I look at it every single day. Some things I have accomplished and some not so much, but I am working towards everything. Yay to team #GetYourLife. 🙂
I think I may do another for the new year. It was really a motivator for me to get things done and then look at that board and see the progress I’d made.