It's almost a new year, which means people are grabbing some magazines so they can plan their future on a piece of posterboard!
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I used to love making vision boards.
(And if you don't know what a vision board is, it's a board you create that is filled with images, words, and symbols that inspire and motivate you. Many people use these to manifest what they want in the future.)
And I'm telling you not to make one.
Why?
Don't get me wrong, the concept is wonderful, BUT...
1. It's not always aesthetically pleasing. It's a bunch of scrap photos and words in a jumble that you hang on your wall...Clutter raises cortisol levels, so I personally don't want that hanging in a space I frequent often.
2. It may end up in the back of your closet where you won't even see it.
3. When you see something every day...you tend to gloss over it and no longer truly see it.
So, what should you do instead?
You should make a vision book.
This is a scrapbook type book where you will set goals with intention.
Each page will be dedicated to a specific dream or goal. Some areas of your life you can think about are:
Family
Friendships
Finances/Career
Experiences/Travel
Physical Health
Mental/Emotional Health
Love/Partner
Material Things
And anything else you can think of!
(If you don't know what you want next year, start with this End of Year Reflection Workbook to help you find clarity.)
So, how do you create all this?
1. Start by writing down the things you want in the next year. (The workbook above can help you if you need it)
2. Then dedicate one page to each thing on your list.
3. Start creating!
You can print images, words, use colorful pens, draw pictures, glue in magazine clippings, or use scrapbooking/art supplies.
I have been scrapbooking for years, so I have tubs of supplies. But don't worry, that's not required!
