The method of creating a vision board is intuitive and affordable, requiring only a piece of poster board, numerous magazines, drawings, inspirational text printouts, and, of course, glue.

Vision boards can serve various purposes. They can be goal-oriented (e.g., to earn more money), theme-related (e.g., a travel destination), or intuitive (you’re unsure of what you want, so instead of tearing out photographs that fit a theme or goal, you simply tear out pictures that appeal to you). Before beginning the creative process, you may like to spend a few minutes meditating and analyzing your intention.

1.Give Yourself  Clarity Before Putting Ideas 

Where are you currently, and where do you intend to be? Even if you believe you have a firm grasp on this domain, go through these exercises to identify any blind spots, abilities, or interests you have overlooked.

Having this clarity will be of great assistance when you sit down to develop a vision board online, on paper, on a corkboard, or in any other way you want.

Identify exactly where you are. A personal assessment wheel is an efficient and straightforward coaching tool (also called a wheel of life or balance wheel). The wheel is divided into eight major sections. Your objective is to indicate your current level of satisfaction in each category. This will provide a powerful visual representation of what is working and what is not. It will reveal your strengths, on which you may develop and lean for support, as well as areas where you need to improve and be kind to yourself. 

People frequently ask how to create an effective vision board, and self-compassion is a major component of my response. We must acknowledge the areas in which we need to improve, and we must do it with compassion and love, in order to get to where we want to be.

2.Connect With Your Beliefs and Intuitions 

Many of our beliefs about who or what we “should” become from external sources. It could be family, friends, teachers, coaches, the media, or the larger society. There is nothing wrong with holding these views if they resonate with your heart. Where they get problematic is when they do not suit you.

(Read Neuroscience of Beliefs – xMonks for more information)

Constantly seeking external validation – acceptance, praise, recognition, etc. – places your energies in the hands of others, regardless of how much you may desire to achieve approval, live up to an ideal, fit in, or be accepted. This resource cannot be regulated or replenished. When you connect with what feels good to you, you become the source of your own energy and validation.

In terms of how to begin a vision board, you must first determine what is best for you. This involves recognizing the values and goals that motivate you and practising decision-making in accordance with these aspects of yourself.

Use Dr. Dain Heer’s Access Consciousness’s excellent Light Method to get started with this practise. Visualize a future want you to believe you “should” have. Become aware of how your body and mind feel when visualising. Does it feel like a burden? 

If it weighs you down, ask yourself, “From where does this belief originate? “Is it genuinely mine, or does someone else possess it?”

When a belief is truly yours, it will typically feel light in your body and heart — that is, it will be perfect for you! It is acceptable to feel unclear about how to make it happen. First and foremost, what matters is what you honestly believe and want for yourself. How to get there follows afterward.

Ask yourself, “What would my assessment wheel look like if each section was at 100 percent?” What would I make possible if I possessed a magic wand? It is important to cultivate an “everything is possible” mentality because limiting ourselves is so ingrained. Remove any limitations from your thoughts and allow yourself to imagine everything.

3.Now Decide What You Want To Put On Your Vision Board

This is when the fun starts. Once you have a clear understanding of your objectives and desired outcomes, you should set your intention, then discover images that symbolise your vision and begin adding them to your vision board. Your vision board should include images, words, and phrases that describe precisely what you wish to accomplish, attract, and embody.

Consider the following when determining whether to use a physical or digital board:

Adaptability – Visions shift. Choose a board type that is easily modifiable to prepare for this eventuality. Typically, digital ones are the simpler to adapt. If you want a practical option, a corkboard or magnetic board is an excellent option. Create one in a picture frame in which the images are not glued or taped, but are instead kept in place by the glass.

Visibility – Your vision board should be displayed in a place where you will see it every day. A physical board has the advantage of being able to be hung or placed in a conspicuous location, such as on a closet door, next to your bathroom mirror, on your desk or nightstand, etc. With a digital board, you must either set it as the wallpaper on your phone or computer, or be purposeful and rigorous about viewing it frequently. Alternatively, you may print up and hang a digital board.

After selecting the finest option for you, it is time to begin developing. So… what should a vision board contain? Find images, words, and designs that represent what you want to create, the emotions you want to feel, and the values that are important to you.

Therefore, conduct a thorough search of your Pinterest boards, Google photos, and publications, and begin cutting, printing, and pasting images into your board. Don’t overthink the creative placement; the most important thing is that all of the pictures that correspond with your concept are on the board, so simply have fun with it and go with the flow!

What To Put On Your Vision Board

A vision board is, as stated, an inspirational collage. Your vision board will serve as a visual picture of your future. A physical depiction or concept of the destination. Vision boards depict your ideal life, aspirations, and objectives. Creating a vision board is a creative way to set your future goals. This vision may be to a specific event in your near future or a broader path you wish to pursue in the coming years. A vision board will provide you with clarity over the direction of your life.

Utilize the following resources to create an effective and persuasive vision board.

Words

Words are an excellent starting point for brainstorming vision board concepts. When utilised correctly, words have a mysterious way of affecting us and making us feel wonderful. Whether the words express emotions or echo states of being, they always invoke past or desired experiences.

Quotes

Quotes are good in expressing a concept or experience in its fullness and serve as excellent inspiration for vision boards. Regardless of the original context in which the words were spoken, the impact of a good quotation is ageless.

Self-Affirmations

Self-affirmations differ from quotations in that they are written by the individual for themselves. They try to alter one’s worldview and eliminate restrictive ideas.

Art or Drawings

Art and doodling are fantastic ways to reinforce your desired states when you’re brainstorming vision board ideas. Since you are the one conveying your vision visually, there is no better way to take ownership of it.

Images

Depending on the vision you are attempting to realise with your vision board, you might include photographs of successful individuals and images that elicit emotions you wish to experience.

Souvenirs

As sources of inspiration, souvenirs are quite potent. They can act as reminders of your qualities, individuality, accomplishments, successful relationships, and positive associations.

Goals and Intentions

Our visions are founded on our intentions and goals.

Creatively display the aims and intents associated with your vision. The roots of an intention tree might represent the vision, the bark can represent your strengths, and the leaves can represent all the intents you have to fulfil the goal.

How To Use A Vision Board Daily 

It’s natural to get caught up in the “doing”. It feels more like taking action, which gives a little rush of accomplishment.

That’s great if it motivates you. 

However, success is driven primarily by mental effort; the inner “doing” of utilising a vision board. It can be difficult to view mental exercises as productive but consider this: while you sleep, your body continues to heal tissue, process food, create brain pathways, etc. Rest is beneficial. Meditation is beneficial. Visualization is beneficial. Your hands need not be moving in order for you to produce anything of value.

Regarding how and why vision boards function, there are two primary schools of thought. One or both may feel right to you!

1. When you visualise, you send out a tremendous frequency into the universe that attracts into your life the chances, people, and circumstances that you desire.
2. When you visualise, you place yourself in a state of mind that allows you to recognise consciously and, over time, automatically opportunities as they arise and options you might not have otherwise considered.

Here’s how to use your vision board to create shifts in your life:

Daily: Spend at least 90 seconds with your vision board, tuning into its energy. It is usual for a habit to take some time to become second nature. Daily, deliberate practise will assist in rewiring your brain to form a new habit. Ideal would be at least 90 seconds every day, but even 2 seconds is better than nothing.

Weekly: Aim to spend a few minutes with your vision board once a week to assume that energy and contemplate the steps you can do over the week to move you closer to that reality. Consider incorporating this into your weekly planning practise, ensuring that at least one step towards your vision is planned. Step-by-step, week after week, real and lasting change occurs, and dreams become a reality.

Vision boards are effective decision-making aids. When faced with a difficult decision, whether large or small, consult your vision board. Consider this energy and inquire, “What decision would Future Me make?

Which choice would be consistent with my values and goals?”

If you’re having problems in a relationship, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, if you’re worried, if you’re off course… if you’re experiencing any very human struggle… Take a few minutes to connect with yourself and your vision board in order to identify solutions.

Quarterly: Atleast four times every year, revisit your own assessment wheel to determine what has changed. Celebrate your achievements and investigate any areas that have deteriorated or remained unchanged. 

Consider, “What has been happening in my life or heart?” 

Sit with your vision board and ask yourself, “Does this vision still resonate with me? Is it congruent with my values? Does it inspire the leader within me? Is there anything that I feel does not belong here or is missing?”

Every goal entails a myriad of elements that are necessary to ascertain and observe. However, as humans, we have a tendency to be easily distracted. Therefore, a vision board is ideal for goal-setting, as it provides several opportunities to focus on your goals and vision. Each time, your vision and goal-setting will get more refined.