Vision Boards

They are often collage-like arrays of pictures and meaningful words tacked onto a piece of cardboard or poster board.

A very simple, but no less powerful board may contain only one image. Some people like to paste a picture of their face atop a trim, fit body cut from a magazine.

The intent is that the images and words support and move you in the direction of your goal.

Every time you look at your board, your subconscious and the universe get the message that this direction and energy is what you are choosing for yourself.

Here is a vision board I made to inspire myself to improve my diet. Notice that I used affirmations and photos, as well as some cartoon people and a comical speech bubble to create a light positive energy that inspires me to revisit the board and enjoy bringing healthier foods into my life.

Tips for Making and Using a Vision Board

• Your vision board can be as simple or elaborate as you like. It's best to stay focused on one goal and theme. Let yourself get "in the flow" when making the board. Have fun. Get creative. This isn't about being perfect. Go with what feels good. You can always modify it later.

• If any of your choices feel negative, or triggers negative thoughts replace them. You want to promote good feelings when you look at your board. You may want to use some emotional and mental healing techniques if bad feelings and "stinking thinking" are interfering with your goals.

• Cut pictures out of a magazine, use photos, or create them yourself. Choose images that feel positive to you, are easy to see, and relate to your goal.

• Choose large bold text from a variety of sources. Or write your phrases yourself. Choose one word or short phrase text messages. Avoid using: no, not, none, don't, can't, should, must, have to, avoid, bad...

• Arrange your items in a visually pleasing array. Sometimes less is more. Ask yourself how it looks and feels to you before tacking everything onto the board. Positive feeling is key.

• Place your creation where you will see it at as much as possible. Really look at it, read it and "get into" the images at least twice a day.

• If you like, copy some of the images and text and put them in conspicuous places for reinforcement.

  Refrigerator and cupboard doors, bathroom mirrors and car dashboards are popular choices. Set one on your desk or next to the TV too.

• To bring some life to your images, you might enjoy turning them into a mind movie.

• Read more tips for getting the most benefit from the power of visualization here.

Because they are easy to make and fun to use they inspire positive energy and emotion from the start. When you want to manifest anything, that is a key component.

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