7 Steps to Creating YOUR Vision Board

*Things to remember before you get started*

Vision boards take time, don’t expect to get it all done in one sitting.

Having a vision board party might help you get started if you need some inspiration and motivation.

There is no right or wrong way to make a vision board. Digital vision boards are also a thing!

1. Decide the focus of your vision board 

Career? Health Goals? Wedding? Dream House? Personal Life? All of the Above? Maybe you have a business or you are thinking about starting one.  Having a clear focus would be a good idea. The good thing is that you can have one vision board, or many. It’s totally up to you.

2. Take time to ask yourself what you want out of life

For my personal vision board, I thought about what I would kind of life I want to have. There is no right or wrong answer, you just need to get into a reflective head space. A good question to ask is “what would I do if there was nothing (money, education, etc.) standing in my way. Think of your values, what’s most important to you. Happiness what I decided to focus on, so I put things on there that would contribute to me living happily ever after.

3. Decide how large or small you want your vision board to be 

Do you want it to be on a poster or tri-fold? A few of my vision boards that I’m working on are made from a frozen pizza box that I cut apart. You could also use a cork board and thumbtacks so you can update it easily. Or maybe you don’t want a vision board, maybe you want a VISION WALL. Your options are endless.

4. Find materials

Magazines and newspapers are great! You’ll need some scissors to cut things out. Go to a craft store and check their clearance section for stickers and other decorative items. Also the $1 section at Target has some really cute stuff. If you can draw or have really pretty handwriting this would be the perfect excuse to buy some new pens or markers. Look around your house to see what you have, you never know what may inspire you. I already had a lot of scrapbook paper and crafty stuff at my house. I just purchased some new scrapbook paper. You can also print out a few things you find on the internet as well. You’ll also need craft glue or a hot glue gun. I used craft glue along with glue sticks to touch up the edges. Tape works too.

5. Sort through your supplies

When I made my vision board, I went through several magazines. I cut out anything that spoke to me. This part was the most time consuming. I looked at each page and analyzed the words and the pictures. Some of the scrapbook paper had words and phrase that spoke to me as well so I cut those out too. I put everything to the side and once I felt like I had enough stuff I started to assemble my board. I placed everything on my board before I glued it down. I changed it around a few times. Don’t be afraid to mix and match pictures and words.

6. Put your board somewhere you can see it

Maybe you want it in your bedroom or to keep it in your office. I keep my vision board in my living room. Sometimes when I get discouraged, I look at my vision board and it reminds me of my purpose and what I’m working towards. I put skills that I have that I want to continue to develop.

7. Make a plan 

After you make your vision, make a plan of how you want to bring your vision to reality. Just take one thing from your board and see what you can do to fulfill that vision.

I know from experience that we can NEVER fully prepare for what will come our way. We have no way of knowing what life will bring us. Our vision may change, however, a vision board will always serve a reminder of who you are at your core. It’s a good idea to create a vision board every year. It’s a great way to reflect on where you’ve been and where you are headed.

*If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, digital vision boards are a thing.*

-Kymmie