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People often ask, do vision boards work? YES! Absolutely! Here why.

Putting together a visual tool, such as a vision board can help you on your journey towards your ideal life. A vision board adds clarity and focus to your goals. You always hear about celebrities, such as Oprah, or athletes who use visualization and vision boards because studies have shown the process is as effective as physical practice. I’ve heard a few people say that the vision board didn’t work for them, but how much effort did they put into it?

I know many more who swear by it (me included!), and despite the pandemic, I managed to achieve some big wins. If you follow these tips, you will find out how effective a vision board can be for you in attracting the things you desire in your life.

Here are my FIVE TIPS to help you make your Vision Board work for you.

Take Action. Having pretty pictures on a board does not guarantee that your dreams will come true… unless you take the steps to move it forward. You must do the work. If you want to become an author, the book is not going to write itself. Have a plan and set aside the time to do it!
Be realistic. If you put materialistic items, such as a lamborghini, a gated mansion with an infiniti pool, or a 20 carat diamond ring, well, it might take a little more time and more work on your part. Maybe work on your short term goals first. Then as you get better at manifestation, you can go bigger. You do have to put in the work. Just because you paste it on a board, it doesn’t mean your vision board fairy will bring it to you.
Focus. Put your board in plain sight. The first one I ever made ended up in my closet. Now I use a sturdier board (foam core) so that it can lean against the wall on my desk. Take a photo of it and upload it as a screensaver on your cell phone. Vision Boards serve as a daily reminder of our goals. Engage with it daily, not just once every few weeks. Choose bright, attractive images, so your vision board catches your eye. It will inspire and motivate you to focus on all the things you want in your life.
Your mindset. When you set your intentions, be in a positive vibe. Be grateful. Meditation is very helpful in getting you to be still. Listen to what messages may come to you. When you are in a high vibration, your positive energy will attract amazing things. When you are creating your vision board, be happy and reflective. Find words that are inspiring, pictures that will excite and motivate you. Be passionate!
Journaling. Did you know that journaling can improve your mood? According to a Harvard study, people who journal daily have a 25% increase in performance. Write down your intentions in a notebook every day. Ask for what you want. Write about how your day is going, how you’re feeling, and track your “wins”. It’s not about winning a lottery, although that would be nice. It can be getting a new client, or as simple as someone buying you a coffee, any random acts of kindness should be noted. You will be surprised at how many unexpected positive things are happening to you. Feel good about your wins and you will attract more happy surprises into your life. Put pen to paper. It’s powerful.

Below is my Vision Board that I made in Spring of 2019. Before the Covid lockdown in 2020, I managed to get to Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, facilitated 12 Vision Board workshops, attended a lot of exciting events, received many unexpected gifts (all documented), then during the lockdown, I continued with freelance writing, launched my food blog, a YouTube channel, and started writing my book. My family is my world so there are photos of them on my board. Just glancing over at my board will make me smile. You can choose a theme (career, travel) or just keep flipping through your magazines and see what appears. A Vision Board holds me accountable and you will be amazed how impactful these visuals can be.