What is a vision board, does it really work, and is it worth your time? A vision board is a visual display of your goals using images and text. It is the declaration of your dream life. I am a firm believer that vision boards work if you stay true to their purpose. I've achieved many goals from my vision board because seeing it every day reminds me to stay focused and work hard toward the life I want.

Creating a vision board should be an exciting process. Do not get stressed about making it perfect. Take time out of your busy mom schedule to focus on your goals and build the life you want for you and your family.

Are you ready to create a vision board following 7 simple steps?

Steps to Create a Vision Board

1.  Reflect on your life.

Sit down in a relaxing space to be able to concentrate. I love to be outdoors surrounded by nature. Think about the things you love about your life.

• What makes you happy?

• What inspires you daily?

• What tasks or activities do you enjoy doing?

• Who do you enjoy spending my time with?

Then, think about the things you would like to change in your life.

• What things are causing you too much stress?

• What things are affecting your health, personal life, or career?

• What things are no longer enjoyable or worth your time or energy?

Lastly, think of your dream life.

• What does your dream life look like on a daily basis?

• What tasks do you need to complete to achieve X?

• What new things do you want or need to learn?

2. Write down your goals.

After you reflect and envision what you want to accomplish in life personally and professionally, write clear and specific statements of what you want to accomplish and sort them into groups such as:

• Health

• Travel

• Home

• Career

• Finance

Note: These are just examples of categories; you can add or remove categories.

It is important to write clear and specific statements of what you want to accomplish. The list of statements will help you when creating your vision board. Let's look at the example below.

You can decide if you want to have one vision board for all your categories or have more than one for specific categories. Do not limit yourself. This is the time to really dig deep and think of what things can help improve your life and help you feel more content as a busy mother. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things! It's time to achieve your goals.

3.  Look for materials.

Where do you want to create your vision board? Will it be on cardboard, a cork board, special paper, or digital?

I love having a non-digital vision board placed on my wall. I used a cork board with pins. Materials that are great for creating a vision board are magazines, newspapers, or royalty free online images. Look for visuals that best represent what you want. You will most likely need scissors, pins, tape, and glue. If you are writing your own text, then you will need markers or color pencils.

Amazon, Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby, and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store are all good places to find different materials. Some supplies you can consider buying on Amazon are the following:

• Quartet Cork Board Bulletin Board

• Dorbetar 40Pcs Wood Push Pins

• Lamare Vision Board Book

4.  Start your creation process.

Now the fun part begins! Vision boards mainly consist of a combination of text and images; however, you can choose to use only images or text. Try to find a balance between words and images but let your imagination flow and be creative.

Based on your list in Step 1, search for images or text that represent your statements. When I searched for images and graphics, I used Pixabay, Unsplash, and Pexel. For text, I used Text Effect and Typography on the Microsoft Word ribbon. You can also find many options in Canva that can help you create amazing visuals for your vision board.

Note: You can cut out words or images from magazines and newspapers or search the internet. If you prefer drawing pictures or writing manually, go ahead and use your talents.

5. Make it unique.

When you start creating your vision board it is fine to search the internet for inspiration, however, do not stress too much on making it look like one you would find on a magazine. Even though the vision board should be visually appealing to you, the most important thing is that it showcases your true aspirations. Organize it and use materials that will make it worth your time. You can add stickers, quotes, decorative pins, or anything that makes your goals stand out.

6. Have a plan.

If you create a vision board and then hide in it the closet where you never see it, then you lost your time. You need to look at your vision board daily and feel motivated to achieve those goals. Every morning, look at your goals. Every time you feel discouraged, look at your goals.

Think of what actions and steps are needed to be able to make your dreams come alive. We all know that just declaring something is not enough. You need to work for what you want. Ask yourself:

• How long will it take to achieve my goals?

• How many days a week can I dedicate to X goal?

• What resources, materials, or software do I need?

Remember that a vision board is a visual display of what you want your dream life to be. Some of the goals in your vision board will take months to accomplish and others will take years. You need to be realistic in terms of how many goals you have and the timeframe for each.

7. Update your vision board.

If you want your vision board to make an impact on your life, you need to revisit it, reflect on the goals portrayed, and change or update them. Throughout the years we grow, and we change. Therefore, ask yourself if all the goals and desires on you vision board remain your priority.

Have you already accomplished some of your goals and want to add new goals? Have you changed your mind regarding certain goals? Be sure to update your vision board when needed.

Final Thoughts

Vision boards are a fun and unique way to see your future life displayed for you daily. It is a way to set goals and dream big as a busy mom with a hectic life. It is a way to escape from daily stress and problems. Vision boards can change your life if done with purpose and intention. I invite you to create a vision board.

Best wishes,

Mel