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How Making a Vision Board Changed My Perspective

Posted On 04/16/2017

How Making Vision Board Changed My Perspective

I don’t care if you’re 8 or 88, a vision board is a great thing to have.

Vision Board

I went to a vision board party at the library back in January and it was a great experience. I was fresh into the unemployment world and I needed something to take my mind off of the reality of my situation. I needed something to help me keep my dreams in the forefront. At that moment, I didn’t know what was next, so ANYTHING was possible.

Prior to starting on our boards, I sat through a short presentation and discussion about mission statements to set the tone for the activity. I searched through magazines and cut out whatever pictures and words spoke to me. Two hours later, all I had was the backdrop of my board. I took my magazine and scrapbook pieces home with me. I added some of my own scrapbook stuff and I took some things off of another project I did when I was in college. I finally finished my board two weeks later after I finally got it looking the way I wanted it to.

I keep my vision board by my door and I look at it every morning before I leave home. I make decisions that reflect what is on my vision board. By seeing my goals right in front of me, I stay focused and motivated. I’m no longer overwhelmed by my goals. I’m in the process of making smaller and more specific (financial, travel, career, blog) vision boards to help me be more focused in those areas.

For me, a vision board is a way to purge everything that is floating around in my head. I have so many dreams and aspirations and I often doubt that I can make all of them come to life. I come up with some pretty “interesting” ideas. Sometimes I am afraid to share my ideas with people because they don’t seem realistic. I’ve ALWAYS felt like my dreams and aspirations were unattainable. However, with a vision board, nothing is off limits. Nothing is too big or too small. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. I believe that 2017 is my year to do what I want to do. My vision board gave me the inspiration to follow my heart. I went from overwhelmed to empowered. Not only did I make a vision board, but I’m actively working to make my vision, a reality.

I also finished my personal mission statement after I finished my vision board. It reads:

“My mission is to inspire others to be themselves. I plan to use my talents and skills to motivate others to follow their dreams. I want to encourage others to live without fear and to love the their journey.”

There is no right or wrong way to make a vision board. You don’t have to be creative or an artist. If you can cut and glue, you can make a vision board. If you aren’t sure where to start, CLICK HERE!

-Kymmie

Do you have a vision board? If so, what inspired you to create one? If you don’t have one, would you consider making one? Comment below.

 

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  • At Home with Christi 04/20/2017 at 1:09 PM

    Love this, Kimmie! I made a vision board many years ago. I need to make a new one! Thanks for the encouragement to do so.

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