Do You Need a Vision Board?

According to Wikipedia, "A vision board, also called a dream boards, mind map or goal map, is typically a poster board on which people draw, paste or collage images that represent their desires, objectives, dreams and goals. The intent is that vision boards be reviewed regularly to maintain focus on the depicted goals. Some users believe that regular use of focus boards also attracts superconscious aid via the Law of Attraction."

The Secret, a theory which attributes personal success to "positive thinking" and "the law of attraction" as a daily practice, is a driving force behind the recent popularity of the vision board. After all, the law of attraction is that our thinking creates and brings to us whatever we think about," When we keep our goals in clear view, they are forever on our mind.

My own vision board consists of fitness goals (my ideal body type), relationship goals (closeness/happiness with friends, family, and coworkers), as well as my ideal home office, living room, car, etc.

Creating a vision board is easy as well as fun. Simply select images and words/phrases from magazines that appeal to you. Cut them out and ask yourself the personal significance of each image (What attracted me to this image? What does it represent?). Choose your favourite cut-outs and paste them onto a board (bristol board works best). Place your newly created vision board in an area of your home or office visible enough to look at and "take in" every day.

Happy crafting!