If you’ve paid any attention at all to this blog, you have already realized that mood, inspiration, and vision boards are a big part of my life. For setting weekly moods, for planning specific projects, and/or for life-goal visualizations; I make them ALL THE TIME.
I think all those boards are very important for very different reasons, but I think probably the most important of all is the VISION BOARD.
What is a Vision Board, you ask?
A vision board is a tool you use to visualize all the things you want in life. It’s a symbolic materialization of your hopes and dreams, and can include pretty much anything you want.
The most important thing when making one is the feeling it gives you: It should make you feel all warm and fuzzy when you look at it, at the same time that it needs to motivate you to go after all those things you put on it.
It is a motivational and inspirational tool that should remind you what you’re trying to do, or why you’re doing what you’re doing.
How do you make one?
Well, the most honest answer is: However you’d like to.
Need a little more guidance?
Okay, here are some pointers to get you started:
- Your board (or boards) can be digital or made of whatever material you wish (I like magnetic and cork boards best).
- Start by making a list of all the things that make you happy, and those you wish you had in your life. Anything, no matter how crazy, goes.
- Don’t be too literal, by “things” I not only mean a house or a Chanel bag (although those are ok, too), include also such things as friendship, personal growth, contentedness, and such.
- Find images that match or represent all those wonderful things you added to your list. Remember images can be symbolic, too, and it’s only you who has to understand what each item means.
- It is ok (in fact, I find it pretty awesome) to add some text in the form of power words or even quotes.
- Put everything together in a way that looks aesthetically pleasing to you (remember this is for YOU and you alone).
- Hang it in a place where you’ll see it every day.
- Watch the magic happen :)
Let me know if you have any questions, and share pics of what you make if you feel like it! I’d love to see your shiny new vision boards!
Images by Melodie Jeng, TradeFare (who, by the way, makes gorgeous cork boards you can use for your very own vision board!), and Ladylikei.
It’s so interesting because I am intensely creative but when it comes to vision boards I get so stuck… I think it is the non-linear part of it… I am also a recovering perfectionist and I feel like everything has to be ‘in order’. I love your though!!!
I feel you, perfectionist here. After a while of trying I found a system that works for me, so I hope it will be the same for you. Don’t give up! These boards are super useful :)
I’ve aways wanted to do this but never really knew how to start. This was really helpful, THANK YOUUU!!!! I’m looking forward to reading your blog.
You are very welcome! I’m always very happy to read comments like this because it makes it all worth it! :) Wishing you the best in your vision-board-making, and if you need any help, I’m always here to talk ;)
Very nice post! I love to create vision boards frequently!
Me too! :D
I haven’t created a vision board in forever! I miss making them. I guess I have vision boards stored in my brain because I talk about what I have on my vision boards – time to get them out of my head and into the real world.
Real life vision boards are the best. They help a lot to keep things fresh in our minds :)
This is awesome! I’m a part of “Tone it Up” (fitness plan) and I’ve always just thought of “Pinterest” as a kind of vision board. . . But looking at yours… boy, was I wrong. Yours are so pretty and inspiring! I think I might need to have a go at this and set it as my background wallpaper or something (I’m very ‘digitalized’).
I have a monthly digital one I keep as a sorta screen saver when I’m not actively using my computer, but I like your wallpaper idea! :)
I love this! I have a better rate of accomplishment when I have a visual
Same here! :D
I’ve been thinking of making a vision board for a while. Thanks ks for the new inspiration.
You’re very welcome! I’d love to see what you come up with :)
I haven’t made a mood/vision board since high school, and think I need to try again to refocus during a season of change! Great inspirational tips!
xoxo,
Piper Ellice @ piperellice.com
Glad to have motivated you to give it another shot!
I’ve always wanted to make a vision board but have put it off for so long because it seems like it would take so long to cut out pieces from magazines. But I really like your take on it. I like that it can be digital and doesn’t have to be literal. I may give this another honest shot and will let you know how mine comes out. Cross your fingers for me!
Danielle | http://www.FollowMyGut.com <3 <3
Crossing my fingers for sure, and waiting to hear about your experience! :D
This is something I’ve always wanted to try…thanks for the inspiration!
Emma | http://www.creativexplorations.com
These boards are beautiful! I have always wanted to make one but never found the time… which is silly I know! Maybe I should make them with my kids… I’m sure they would love it! Thank you for the inspiration!