A vision board is a themed collection of images, quotations, and objects mounted on a flat surface. When you create a vision board and place it in a space where you see it often, you essentially end up doing short visualization exercises throughout the day every time you see it. Consciously or unconsciously, seeing it sends cures to your spirit and reactivates the energy you have tied into those goals. Visualization is a powerful tool in self-care.
When designing a vision board, the focus should be on. how you want things to be. Choose things to include that elicit the emotions you want to feel, that remind you of the life you want to have. Focus more on the less-tangible aspects of the life you want to have; it's nice to wish for material things, but that's not what this is really about. Your vision board should motivate and inspire you to work toward the quality of life you want to be living.
Creating your vision board is going to be unique and personal process.
Spend some time ahead of this activity to think about what kind of themes you want to represent. You might want to spend time searching for specific images or artwork.
You might want to make a new one annually and keep past ones to look back on, or you might decide that the evolution itself is what's important.
What you Need:
A foundation for you board (cork board, poster board, and so on)
Blank card stock
Pens or markers
Photos, souvenirs, and trinkets that support or evoke your goals
Glue, tape, or pushpins (depending on your foundation board)
Washi tape, stickers, and so on (optional: see instructions)
What to Do:
Gather your supplies
Create a pleasant ambience to work in: adjust the lighting, put on a relaxing or motivational music, and so forth.
Design your board. Do you want space between the objects on your board or do you want them to overlap? Also decide if you want to fill the board completely or leave space for new things as they come into importance in your life.
Write an affirmation or short list of self-care goals on the piece of card stock and position it on the board.
Arrange the items around the affirmation or list as your like without attaching them. When you have decided on your layout, fasten your items to the board with pins, glue, or tape. Use the wash tape and stickers, if you like, to further decorate the vision board.
Display the Self-Care Vision Board in your chosen location.