How to create a vision board
Unlock the transformative power of vision boards with this comprehensive guide on creating a visual roadmap to your dreams. In this blog post, I delve into the essence of what a vision board is and why it's a must-have tool for manifestation and goal visualization. Whether you're a seasoned vision board enthusiast or a curious beginner, I guide you through the different types of vision boards – from digital creations to artistic cork board displays – providing insights into choosing the right supplies. Join me on a journey as we explore the step-by-step process of crafting your vision board, offering practical tips on arranging images and selecting categories that resonate with your aspirations. Discover the secrets to manifesting your best life and maintaining motivation throughout the year!
What is a vision board and why should I make one?
A vision board is a great tool for manifestation and visualizing what you want in life. Many people make these at the beginning of the year, but you can make one whenever you want! Use them to first get a general feeling you want to cultivate or vision you want to see come to life. Once you have this, you can use it as a jumping off point to create goals! Or the other way around - you can start with goals that you want to accomplish and then create your vision board to help you stay motivated so you can see your “why” behind your goals.
Types of Vision Boards
First of all, there are different types of vision boards! Some people make digital ones, and then there are various types of physical ones. I personally prefer a physical vision board so I can hang it up where I can see it and to make it more of a craft away from my computer.
For a digial vision board, you would start with a blank document (docs, canva, etc.) and then search for various images online based on what you want to include in your vision board. This option is great if you know what you want to include on your vision board, but I find it can be challenging to be more fluid and open to random ideas and pictures you might be drawn to. On the other hand, you might be able to find better pictures of what you want online if you know what you’re searching for.
For physical vision boards, I’ve done 2 types - one on a poster board, and one on a cork board. I find the poster board one to be one time use and is great if you’re just exploring the idea of a vision board. I personally now use a cork board since I make them regularly (at least once a year now). I like that the cork board vision board can be more of an ever evolving piece throughout the year and I find it to be more aesthetic!
Vision Board Supplies
For the poster board one, you will need:
Poster board / foam board
Glue to attach items
For the cork board one, you will need
Cork board
I like this neutral one
You can also get smaller ones and / or ones that are cool shapes like this!
Decorative pushpins
Get fun with these to really spice it up and make it your own - e.g. flowers, round ones, wooden clips, clear, colorful, etc.
Finally, for the contents of your vision board! There are a few options
Magazines
Save ones you get in the mail
Go to a thrift store
Bookstore like Barnes & Noble
Online retailer if you know what you’re looking for
These are kind of nice because you have curated images specific for a vision board and are nice to be able to just look through and see what calls to you in the moment!
Fancy paper for backgrounds
Glitter paper, colored paper, etc.
Your own pictures or pictures from online that you print
How To Guide
If you want a step by step guide, these are how you can break it down! Otherwise, I’ve also just looked through images and when something jumps out at me or calls to me, then I just cut out that picture and gather them all together and usually one or more themes emerge.
Consider different vision categories and/or wellness categories that are most important to you right now!
Examples: Personal, Professional / Career, Community, Learning, Health, Wellbeing, Fitness, Financial, Family, Travel / Adventure, Best Life, Home Projects, Meditation, Volunteering
You can either create goals around these areas or just think about general feeling you want related to these areas. Think about (or even journal answers to the following):
How do you want to feel?
What words best describe the life you want?
What do you want to come true?
Find images related to the above!
Arrange your images on your vision board! I recommend arranging them before sticking them on (especially if you’re using glue and a poster board). You may find that you need to cut down some of the images because you have too many for one area or want to add more images for another area that is sparse! Make this your own because it IS your own and meant for you to enjoy!
I’ve made my vision board - Now what?
Once you have your vision board, it’s great to place it somewhere that you will see it every day to help you keep clarity and stay motivated to pursuing your goals and/or the life you are manifesting! This could be hung up in a room such as an office, bedroom, kitchen, etc. or put as a screensaver or background image for digital ones! I personally keep mine in my office where I also have a workout area so that I can see it every morning when I’m working out to help me get in a good mindset for the day ahead!
Now you can create a vision board to manifest your dream life! If you’d like more help in designing your dream life and working towards your goals - consider working with me and scheduling a free intro call!
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