Vision Boards
I’ve created a few vision boards over the years. I find them so inspiring and the whole process is charged with positive energy. Whether you believe in the power of vision boards or not doesn’t really matter. What matters is that you find a way to believe in yourself, in your dreams and in your future successes. And, find a way to get yourself into a positive frame of mind! Mindset is everything! Use your Vision Board as a tool to motivate you. The same way writing down goals is better than keeping them in our heads, seeing your goals visually is way more inspiring. We feel an emotional connection to the images. If you have always wanted a particular type of house, car, boat, etc. you will get that emotional high from seeing the visuals every day. Keep seeing it and you will feel more driven to chase that dream. 
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Main Benefits of Vision Boards
As I said, seeing your goals visually is a major motivator. In the vision board above I have chosen pictures that represent the life that I want to live. I have included something from almost every segment of my life. There is the happy family, the home and car, the healthy lifestyle and the travel and writing. This is a snippet of what my dream life would look like! What would you put on your Vision Board? Maybe you want to learn to paint, or you want to study, so you find pictures that represent these goals. For me writing was a big one, so I have put that as one of my pictures. Whatever you have in your heart that means a lot to you, add it to your board. Then, dot the final product with words and sayings that represent an emotion or ideal that you strive for. This exercise is very emotionally driven, so anything that speaks to your heart is good!
Different Types of Vision Boards
To me there are 3 different ways to create a Vision Board. I have used all 3 of these and they each have their own pluses. Here are the 3 types I have tried:
Paper Visions Board
I love the creative process of making a Vision Board so this is a really fun way to do it. I also find it a really inspiring way to spend time with the kids as it’s super motivational. This is a free-for-all, go wild activity! Let your imagination run free with this. No dream is too big. It is such a freeing way to express yourself. Want a mansion? You’ve got it! Want to be a published author? Done. This is everything you can dare ever to dream of. Cut it out, stick it down, step back and smile from ear to ear. Put yourself in the headspace of the person living that life. It's a liberating feeling!
Desktop Vision Board
This is the upgraded version of the old fashioned Vision Board. I love this because it’s there, every day on your Desktop when you switch your computer on. I have 2 at the moment that I rotate depending on what inspiration I am needing more. I’ve included these for you to get an idea. One is for travel and the other is a general ‘lifestyle and goals’ one. With the paper version it can become tricky to find the images that truly reflect what you are looking for, but with this one anything you can imagine is available to you. Search online for images and use them to design your Vision Board. I am a huge fan of Canva it is a fantastic tool for designing. Easy to use, with so many options. For more online Vision Board ideas check out this blog, they have so many great ideas!
Drawing Vision Board
This is such a fun activity that I saw on a TED Talk by Patti Dobrowolski. Basically you draw 2 versions of your life. The one is a dull, black and white version of life ‘as it is’. The other is a multi-coloured Vision Board version of your life. These are done in 2 columns, side by side. It is quite a powerful exercise because of the process of self expression and the end result of the contrast between the two. I highly recommend you watch this, it is so motivational! https://youtu.be/zESeeaFDVSw I hope you enjoyed the blog and feel motivated to try one (or all!) of the Vision Boards. Feeling inspired to hit the road? Find your travel inspiration at Expedia Enjoyed the blog? Read Exploring Your Creativity Pin for later! 
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I just got back into the habit of creating vision boards and it really is such a powerful practice. I've found that a digital version and a printed version are both helpful to have so that you're able to glance at it more often. Nathalia | NathaliaFit - Fitness & Wellness Blog
Omg I didn’t even consider making my desktop background a vision board! What a genius idea, thank you!
I feel motivated to create a vision board on Canva! A friend and I have created paper ones, but you are somewhat limited by the pictures you can find in a magazine!
Exactly! That's what I love about the desktop version, your choices are limitless! Enjoy!
You are so welcome, I felt the same way when I saw someone doing it, super cool idea!
I agree, they both have their place. Thanks for reading!
I truly enjoyed reading this post. Honestly, vision boards have never crossed my mind but I'll give it a try. I do like journalling and writing this down. But visual boards? That's completely new to me and thank you for the inspiration. I'll just start right now and think of things to put on it. Love the ones that you included in the post too! And will check out the video. Truly inspiring!
Thanks Sonia, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I find it a really motivational exercise.
2021 is the first year I created a vision board!! It is so inspiring to look at it each time I come into my office and helps me keep going and work towards my dreams!
It's such a great tool to keep yourself motivated, isn't it!
I'm very much into affirmations, and I love visions boards, as you just walk by you see it even if you don't really put any attention to it. A constantly reminder. And I love you idea to have your vision bord as your desktop at the computer! Brilliant!
I used vision boards all the time for clients in interior design, I love to see how they have become so many stream now.
Yess vision boards are such a way to push me through things. I love pictures so it just gives me the push I need
Visuals always have more impact!
It's so great for getting people to fully immerse themselves in their vision of the future. Thanks for reading, Jen!
I agree, just having it there as a reminder of your goal is super powerful!
I feel like I need a completely out-of-the-box type of vision board. I like the idea of them, and I like how they look, but I don't necessarily feel inspired by them, so I haven't taken the time and effort to make one, cause I don't feel like it will do for me what it does for many others. Maybe I just need to give it a try and see.
I definitely think you should give it a try. You may find you are not someone that likes to put one up on the wall but the actual creative side of putting it together is fun and motivating! :)
I've always love vision boards and I've been creating mine for years. I personally love making them with magazine cutouts because it's also super fun!
I've never created a vision board although I keep meaning to give it a go. The electronic version appeals, hadn't thought of using canva, a tool I use all the time so could easily give it a go!
I have never done a vision board, but I think you've convinced me to try it!
I can see how making vision boards can be more motivating and inspiring when it comes to setting goals. I usually am a list type of person, but I do love the sound of being more creative with my lists and making them into a visual thing! x
I started doing desktop vision boards last year! Great post :)
Thanks Annie, it's so fun isn't it!
Thanks for your comment Chloe! I definitely find the visuals super motivating!
Yeah! Let me know how you find the experience!
I guarantee you won't be disappointed, so much fun!
They definitely all have their appeal, I personally think they're all fun :)
I havent done a vision board for a long time now, but I like writing it down and thinking about it. Thanks for the idea to put one up :)
You are so welcome, Jeannie, thanks for reading and enjoy the process!
I love vision boards! Never thought about creating drawing vision board before because I'm a bad at drawing lol but now I feel motivated to do it after reading about this and watching the TED talk! Thank you so much ?
Don't worry, my own drawing one is for my eyes only! Lol! But the process is so rewarding!
Love the vision board idea! I do end up keeping more in my mind and can def use this motivation and pass it along to my teens.
I think it's a great idea to get the kids started on Vision Boards, it encourages them to focus on their goals. :)
Drawing vision board is something I have always wanted to do. Definitely will be doing one soon
You should, I had so much fun doing mine!