Want to know how to make your dream life a reality? Well, sister, I’ve got you! Welcome to the wonderful world of vision boards, where dreams take shape and goals come to life! In this blog post, we’ll explore the simplicity and power of vision boards (your personal roadmap to manifesting the life you desire) and provide you with some inspirational vision board ideas to get you started.
Now, let’s dive into what a vision board is, what to include, and how to turn your aspirations into reality.
What is a Vision Board?
A vision board is a visual representation of your goals and dreams, created by compiling images, quotes, and affirmations onto a board. It serves as a powerful tool to help you clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on your life goals.
Whether it’s your dream job, dream house, dream holiday… or all three… anything is possible with vision boards.
What To Include On Your Vision Board
There are many things to include depending on your goals, each vision board is unique and personal to you and should reflect your personality and uniqueness.
It should be filled with things that bring you joy and light that fire in your soul, images you look at and just know THAT is the life for you.
Being able to manifest your dreams is all about evoking that feeling so it’s time to get honest and specific about what your heart truly desires.
In a hurry??…. pin me for later.
How to Manifest Your Vision Board
1. Define Your Goals
The first step in manifesting your dream life is to be crystal clear on what you really want from life. Start by identifying your goals in key areas of your life.
Really sit and get real about what YOU want, what is the life you desire deep down. Not the life others want for you, not the life you think you should want, the one you REALLY want.
Do not hold back, dream BIG and reach for the stars! Consider some journaling if you’re struggling with this to help open you up to your feelings.
**Related Post: 60+ Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery and Healing**
2. Start A Pinterest Board
Set up a digital ideas board and get lost in dreaming up that life. Search for all the things you want to attract in your life, holidays you want to go on, houses you’d like to live in, quotes and colours that make you happy, just fill it will everything you desire.
Having all these in a digital format also means you have it in your pocket everywhere you go and can use it as a visual reminder every time you need a reminder of why you’re doing this.
3. Choose Meaningful Images
Select images that truly resonate with your aspirations rather than focusing solely on aesthetic appeal. They should be pictures that invoke positive feelings as soon as you look at them and motivate you to take the necessary steps to make them a reality.
Chasing your dreams is not always an easy path, so it’s important to have a strong reason why when it gets tough.
4. Positive Affirmations and Quotes
Infuse your vision board with motivational quotes and affirmations that inspire and uplift you. Words are an extremely powerful tool and choosing the right words will be a big step in achieving success.
Use your words and affirmations daily to promote self-love, a positive mindset and empower you to chase your dream life.
5. Print Your Favourite Images And Make Them Your Centre Piece
The next step in making your goals a reality is to print your favourite images and create a physical vision board to remind and inspire you daily.
Hang it somewhere you will see it, day in, day out, I personally put mine on my bedroom wall so that I see it as soon as I wake up, this helps put me in the right mindset from the moment I start my day!
When you wake up and don’t want to go to work or get your to-do list done, you will look at that board and power through because you know what you’re working for.
6. Visualise Success
The final step in manifesting your dream life is to visualise it. Spend time visualising yourself achieving your goals, think about how it would feel to have that life you dream of and let those feelings fuel you.
Go about your days as if it’s already your reality, be the person that has that life, exude confidence and let the badass woman in you shine through so you can attract all the good into your life.
Inspirational Vision Board Ideas
Now that you know what a vision board is, and how to manifest it, here are some inspirational ideas to include on your vision board – remember you are creating the life you want so it’s a whole vibe not necessarily just one goal (although if you only want to work on one goal at a time that’s totally ok too), I just find it easier to embody the feeling if it’s the overall life I want and the person I want to become.
Anyways, you could include things like:
Personal Goals
This could be things such as organisation tasks you’ve been putting off for a while or wanting to be a more organised person. Maybe you want to learn a new skills or take up a new hobby. Think about the habits you want to develop or coping strategies you’d like to improve on.
Relationship Goals
This could be a romantic partner, but it doesn’t have to be. It could also be new or existing friendships, improved family dynamics or social connections. Think about the people you want to surround you and how they make you feel.
If you want to manifest people into your life, it’s important you think about the qualities those people have and embody them in yourself first. Remember, like attracts like, you have to focus on self-love and the rest will come.
Career Goals
What do you want to do with your life? This could be training or promotions in your current role if that’s what you truly want but think about your dream job, don’t limit yourself, what salary do you want, what do you want to achieve?
Lifestyle Goals
This is my favourite thing to vision board about!
Think about where you want to live, what it looks like inside, where is it, and how is it decorated.
Where do you want to travel? What Places do you want to visit?
Health and Wellness Goals
Do you want to lose or gain weight or muscle, increase fitness, or have a specific condition you’d like to improve?
Religious or Spiritual Goals
Would you like to know more about your beliefs and focus on education, or maybe you want to attend more events or celebrate holidays? It could be that you want to learn to meditate or read more scriptures.
PLUS… don’t forget those positive, inspirational quotes that provoke strong feelings within you.
What Not to Do:
A quick note on things to avoid:
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Over-Cluttering:
Avoid overwhelming your board (and yourself) with too many images; focus on the most meaningful ones.
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Choosing Images for Aesthetic, Not Meaning:
Prioritise images that resonate with your goals rather than those that merely look good.
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Not Taking Action:
Remember, a vision board is a tool to inspire action. Take concrete steps toward your goals every day.
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Using AI Images:
Stick to realistic, unfiltered pictures, they need to feel achievable. Don’t chase unrealistic expectations, you have to BELIEVE that it’s possible.
Final Thoughts
Your vision board is a reflection of your dreams and aspirations. By infusing it with intention, meaning, and positive energy, you’re taking the first step towards turning those dreams into reality.
Stay focused, stay positive, and watch as your vision board guides you on your journey to success and fulfilment.
Happy manifesting!
