the Art of Vision Boards
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Goal setting and creating big changes in your life and business does not have to involve some boring corporate-like list of measurables and deadlines.
In fact, for many creatives, that’s just the kind of thing that makes us feel stiff and anxious.
We look at that list of dates and to-dos and we’re instantly overwhelmed with the enormity of it all, so we file it away for “later.”
And we all know when “later” is in this sense. It’s never.
Yet that’s just how we were taught to approach goal setting.
We’ve all heard the expression “A goal without a deadline is just a dream.”
But sometimes dreaming is what we really need in order to see a clear path to our destination.
And that’s what vision boards are all about. Dreaming.
Rather than a bland calendar or spreadsheet with dates and impressive sounding goals on them, vision boards give you the creativity to let your dreams grow.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
VISION BOARDS LET YOU DREAM & PLAN AT THE SAME TIME
The most basic definition of a vision board is just this: It’s a collection of images, quotes and symbols that have meaning to you and which bring out feelings of joy, peace, love and happiness.
They represent your dream life.
Images are by far the most common item to find on vision boards. They can be photos, drawings, mind maps, sketches or anything else that has some meaning for you.
For example, if world travel is one of your goals, you might include photos of historic landmarks you want to visit, or airplanes or ships. (Imagine the feeling of freedom associated with those.)
If you dream of retiring young, then a photo of you and your family relaxing on the beach will serve as a happy reminder of what life will be like when you no longer have to work.
This isn’t some airy-fairy make-believe, either.
Science has known for decades that daydreams have power, and that purposeful visualization is the key to greater success in every area of life.
What a Vision Board actually is
How Vision Boards work - the science and the "woo"
What supplies you may want to create your own board
What sorts of items to attach to your board
The kinds of things you can manifest
How to use your board once you've created it
Most goal-setting programs focus on the intended outcome:
What is the result you want?
While that’s perfect for a business plan, it’s really not the best way to keep you inspired and motivated day in and day out.
For that you need to know how achieving your goals will make you feel.
And that’s the real power of a vision board.
Having a Vision Board in your manifesting toolkit makes it much more likely you’ll achieve your dreams.
It also virtually ensures your dreams will be larger than they were before you began your vision board adventure.
You believe in the power of your own mind to create your reality!
You love pretty pictures and lots of color!
You crave an exciting reason to get out of bed in the morning!
You enjoy arts & crafts, so cutting pictures out of magazines is totally your thing!
You can afford $9!
I started Profound Way because I wanted to help people live their dream lives.
Since our brains constantly rewire themselves according to what we think about, why not take conscious control of that process?
For those who like lists, here are some cool facts:
I learned manifesting as a child from my mother.
I’ve manifested international travel, my car, my house, money - and maybe my husband, though he thinks it was all his idea.
I have a Psychology degree + an ever growing number of coaching certifications. (I like to learn new things and stay current!)
I've been coaching since 2014.
I fully embrace both the scientific and metaphysical aspects of manifesting.
The following testimonials are from my Meditation Teacher certification program:
"Enthusiastically recommend"
"Sandy not only presented a background of Buddhist meditation
practices, but also Hindu and yogic traditions. As I am a secular practitioner, I also appreciated the section on “Neuroscience of Meditation.” - Alan Wager, MA LMFT
"I was pushed to expand"
"I was pushed to expand beyond my comfort zone and was able to deepen my practice and capacity to be able to guide others. I am so grateful to Sandy. She was always prepared and has created a course that is thoughtful and expansive." - Mary Beth Fletcher
"I learned so much"
"I learned so much with all the material offered. I loved that she would explain topics with her experience and relatable stories for better understanding. I appreciate her guidance. Personally, I was apprehensive that maybe I didn’t fit. Sandy made me feel valued and understood." - Paulette Gonzalez
"Exceeded my expectations"
"Sandy exceeded my expectations for my meditation certification. Myodo is so very knowledgeable with great, positive energy! She makes each class interesting and gives great personal examples. She is inspiring and just so lovely to talk with." - Stephanie Gasparo
Your Vision Board is yours. There is no right or wrong way to create your dreams.
Dream big! Your vision board should not be filled with things that you could easily attain next week. (A new cell phone has no place on your vision board.)
You can have a single board with areas devoted to each aspect of your life, or a different board for each.
Your board can be a hodgepodge of random images, or a carefully laid out plan that progresses naturally from one to the next.
Ultimately, it has to please no one but you, so let your creativity flow!
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