Simple tips to help you stay focused on your goals along with step by step instructions for first time vision-boarders!

This week on The Happy Now Podcast, Bethany and I talked about vision boards. We have both seen how helpful a vision board can be in staying focused on our goals, so I wanted to share a few reasons why YOU should put a vision board on your to-do list! 

1. Vision Boards Get Your Big Ideas On Paper

This might sound obvious, but have you ever thought of how many great ideas you have, that you've never told anyone about? We have thoughts about our lives, relationships and businesses ALL the time, but rarely do we stop to be intentional and get them all down on paper. A vision board helps you do just that. So you can step back and look at the ideas that have been going around in your head and recognize which are high priority, which are "just for fun" and which you feel most passionate about. Being able to see things on paper is powerful!

2. A Vision Board Will Help You Stay Focused

I highly recommend hanging your vision board somewhere that you'll see it every day. Being able to see your big ideas each morning will help you remember what you're working towards or where you're money is going. Keeping these thoughts in focus will help you stay motivated on your "off" days and adding affirming words or phrases to your vision board can help you stay positive when things get hard. A vision board can also serve as a visual reminder of a specific style or mood you're hoping to achieve. I recently completed a vision board for my dream house and in addition to exterior photos, I included a color palette, accessories, and cozy looking interior shots. My goal is to achieve a certain look and "mood" not a specific floor plan. 

3. A Vision Board Sets the Law of Attraction into Motion

Call me crazy but I am a firm believe in the law of attraction. The Law of Attraction is the belief that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences into a person's life." Creating a vision board is often the first step when it comes to expressing our hopes and goals. When we're strong enough to voice them aloud, put them on paper and tell others about them, positive things start happening. This doesn't mean opportunities are just going to fall into your lap, but when you start living intentionally, you're more apt to meet the right people, make better choices and grow both personally and professionally. When you're growing, you're not staying still. Things are happening and naturally opportunities arise. 

Whether you're new to vision boards or you needed a quick refresher, I hope you're feeling inspired! If you're planning to create a vision board for the new year, now's a great time. Here's what you'll need. 

-1 piece of poster board, cardstock or foam board to be your "base"

-1 glue stick, hot glue gun or craft glue (I prefer glue sticks - less mess!)

-A good pair of scissors!

-Magazines you can cut out of. Think about publications that feature photos, images or captions that speak to your hopes & dreams. 

-Push pins, washi tape, ribbon, pom-poms, stickers or other fun crafty accessories to show your style.

Time: Give yourself at least an hour or two. You might need more! 

Optional: Music, candles, coffee or wine... anything that helps you feel inspired.

Now that you're all set, enjoy! Share a picture of your vision board and be sure to tag me on the gram - @rachelklinecreative. To listen to the podcast episode, be sure to subscribe to The Happy Now Podcast on iTunes!