Lots of things have been written about Vision Boards. I just saw that some companies have developed a vision board IT packages!
I have been using vision or mood board for at least 20 years. Love to do them at the end of training programmes like a team building or an activity to close a training programme. I also use vision boards during my coaching sessions, especially after my clients have done their life purpose session. Vision boards are great to activate your creativity and power of visualization and help you stay motivated and concentrated in your goals, dreams and to do’s.
Vision boards are posters, collages depicting wishes, dreams, things people want to achieve or become. The law of attraction plays a big role and it helps you to stay motivated, concentrated and live with intention. Not only play pictures a role, but you can use affirmations, quotes and key words to give more power to your visualization.
A couple of years ago I made a vision board. It is the basis of what I want to achieve and be. Each year I review it and add or change things, it’s my way of keeping it moving towards my goals and wishes. I stop and look at what I have achieved and what need to keep growing, as a person and as a professional.
These posters can be done for an individual, a group of people or a company. When my child had problems at school, together we made her a vision board. It gave her a purpose; she could look at her wishes and quantify the results. Her vision board supported her during those difficult years. Now she is self-conscious and is a very happy and successful teenager.
How do you make your own vision board?
Start by collecting the things of this list (this list is not exhaustive, go ahead and add your own ingredients):
Lots of different kinds of magazines. Make sure you can cut in them Collect photos, drawings, etc Pens, paints or colours Things you have found in the nature Glue and scissors A big piece of paper. Cartoon is sturdier Sentences, words and or quotes Music. Quite music with soft nature sounds is the best.
Also make sure you have a spacious place/table to lay all the materials out.
Now you are ready to for the next step.
Sit somewhere comfortably, in a quite space (the garden, sitting room, etc) put the music on and close your eyes. Start breathing to your stomach, with intention and fill your lungs with oxygen.
Ask yourself “what do I really want, who do I want to become?”
Be open and give your ego a break. Dare to dream big and allow your emotions to guide you. Look at each item with intention and explore it. Ask yourself if this is what I really want? It is not important to know how you are going to achieve it, just what do you really want
When you have exhausted all your dreams go to the table and look though the magazines, photos and other things you have collected. Select the images that most fit your dreams and goals. You can use words and sentences too! Start by gluing or writing your life purpose or your photo (helps you keep your focus and intention) in the middle of your cartoon board. Then glue all the pictures you have selected, let your creativity take over. Finish by using colours and paints.
Now you have your wishes and dreams on a poster.
I have my vision board and now what?
Hang your vision board somewhere you can easily see it. Your office, sleeping room on your fridge...
Make a picture of it and put it in your agenda.
Look at it every day. Take a few moments to relish in your dreams and feel you have achieved them all. Enjoy your feelings of achievement. The more often you pause and look at your vision board the more it will feel real. It is now that the law of attraction starts working. Anker your dreams, envision your goals and live with intention.
Enjoy the process and do not forget to let me know how it went.
I was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Both my parents are Dutch. I went to a Venezuelan school and then I went to England and U.S.A. to complete my studies. Through my work I had the fortune to live in countries like Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Armenia, Italy, U.K. and The Netherlands. It has also, given me the chance to work in various countries in Asia and Africa and Central Eastern Europe and Russia. The languages I speak – Spanish, English and Dutch are my “mother” languages, Italian and French I learned along the way.I combine special training, coaching and project management skills with cultural awareness as well as a good command of 5 languages. I hyave a Masters in anthropology and is a PCC certified coach. As a certified coach, trainer, founder and president of the International Coach federation Chapter in The Netherlands, ICF-NL, she wants people to share, learn and grow. My passion is to work with: people who are leaders or want to become a leader and coaches who wish to improve their coaching and leadership skills. I am always looking to improve and /or expand my knowledge. Any comments or additions to my articles you can email me to: eschalkx@ande.nl
