Vision Board to Faster Results- 5 Steps to Create One that Works for You
Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
by Beth Tabak
Starting Now
When you repeatedly see an image in a way that activates a positive emotional charge, you become more likely to move towards it (even if it seems like a long shot). In action things happen. You talk to others, resources multiply, and your eyes open to opportunities. Suddenly you discern it was within reach after all.
One day I made a startling discovery mid-year, two-thirds of my vision board was achieved! Creating a vision board clarifies and holds what is important. Your dream is allowed versus repressed. The images activate an emotional charge and reminder to act. Suddenly you are bringing what you want into your life sooner than expected. Below are five steps to create your vision board.
~ The vacation photo was astonishingly the exact resort we visited!
~ A phrase about a passion of mine manifested into two great opportunities which resulted in providing clean water to two
communities in Africa.
~ An image of straight teeth represented getting my son braces. At some point his teeth straightened. He no longer needed braces.
The photo did not have braces, only straight teeth. Is it a coincidence, inexplicable, or explained by science yet to be
discovered? hmmmmm.
~ Photos of horses with the intention to own did not manifest but we had gone riding.
~ I was strongly motivated to obtain a piano for my daughter, a new car, and new furniture. I never expected all within a year. Taking
action, I researched possibilities and moved forward. Opportunities, resources, and connections appeared. The goals were realized to
complete satisfaction.
~ Two long term goals continue as a work in progress.
~ Importantly, the four photos not realized were images I felt the least attached to.
So how do you create a vision board for faster results?
"If you do not have a vision, nothing happens." Christopher Reeve
1- What you need- You need a poster board, push pins or glue, magazines, and a computer with printer is helpful. I prefer thicker foam board. Choose whatever supplies you prefer!
"Vision gives you the impulse to make the picture your own." Robert Collier
2- Find images, words, numbers, quotes, and phrases that attract you- Skim through magazines. Pay attention online. When something jumps off the page at you, cut it out, and set it aside. Or if a word or phrase comes from within, print it. Initially you may have a big pile. Compare and weed down to those you feel the strongest connection.
"A vision is not just a picture of what could be, it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more." Rosabeth Moss Kanter
3- What is missing- As you browse images ask if there is a part of who you are or who you aim to be missing. Represent big dreams, small goals, long and short term.
"The question is not what you look at, but what you see." Henry David Thoreau
4- The finished product- Create the collage in a way that expresses you. Your goals are now represented visually. As you peruse your vision board it should feel complete and authentic. Some images may seem far off and others a slight stretch. Every image should induce a sense of excitement. Fully experience having reached each goal and how it will feel. Hold that!
"The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going." Anonymous
5- Experience your vision board daily- Place your collage so you see it often. Notice it. Experience doing, having, giving, or being what the images represent. Use your senses to hear, see, smell, feel, and taste. Feel it. Experience it. Allow it to ignite action!
There are other options. I once had a class attendee who hung a bridle on her bedroom doorknob representing her childhood dream to have a horse. She grew to own a horse ranch. Vision map videos are an option but you have to commit to watching it regularly
So what are you waiting for? Begin. Allow what is most important to you. Give it a face. Make it an experience. Take action. Bring your goals to life and get faster results… StartingNow!
Small Business and Life Coach, Beth Tabak, of http://www.StartingNowCoaching.com is 100% committed to coaching big thinkers to be unlimited, stand out in the crowd, and experience the vastness of their abilities. Stop by to say 'hello', and see all that is available to you.
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