The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams Eleanor Roosevelt

The Journaling Box: The Vision Box

It’s the start of the new year and like me you’ve probably seen plenty of emails, social posts and news articles all about setting new year’s goals… and while I think you can set goals at any time, the start of a new year is as good a time as any!

A beautiful tool that can help in the achievement of your goals is a vision board. A vision board is a visual representation of your goals. It can be images, quotes, words and even objects (I have a USA $1 pinned to mine – representing another visit to the states).

How to create a vision board

Define Your Goals: Before you start, think about your short-term & long-term goals. What do you want to achieve in different aspects of your life, such as career, relationships, health, & personal development?

Gather Supplies: Collect materials such as a poster or white board, magazines, scissors, glue, markers, stickers, & any mementos or other decorative items you'd like to include.

Collect Images and Words: Flip through magazines, books, or print out images, words or quotes that resonate with your goals, aspirations & vision for the future.

Arrange Your Materials: Organise your materials in a way that's visually appealing. You can choose to have a central focus or create sections for the different areas of your life.

Add Personal Touches: Use pens, stickers, & other decorative elements to personalise your vision board further. You might want to add quotes, affirmations, handwritten notes or other items that are special to you.

Reflect and Visualize: Take a moment to reflect on your vision board. Visualise yourself achieving the goals & living the life depicted on the board. This step helps connect your energy to your goals.

Display Your Vision Board: Place your vision board where you'll see it often, such as your bedroom, desk or on the fridge. The visual reminder can inspire & motivate you to take steps towards achieving your goals.

Have fun with creating your vision board.  I find the act of creating my board fun, an act of self-care and mindfulness. It reminds me of doing school projects on a big piece of cardboard, spread out on the loungeroom floor with a ruler, pencils, glitter and cut up images of what even topic I was learning.  

 Such a great way to spend an afternoon.

Inside The Vision Box

Inside this month’s The Journaling Box is everything you need to create a vision board for 2024… let’s dream big!

 Moleskin Journal to brainstorm all your plans, dreams and ideas for the year ahead.

Vision Whiteboard to hang someone where you’ll see your vision every day,

Assorted Magnets

Vision Board Clipart book & scissors

Balance Me Happy Confidence & Energy duo

I’d love to see your vision boards…. Tag me here

Happy vision crafting and journaling!

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