Vision boards are fantastic. I have made two in the past and each were made with a piece of tagboard but over the weekend I got creative and put a spin on the vision board I created for 2012.
One of my personal goals for 2012 was to enlist the help of a daily to-do list. I ended the year having started doing that and I’ve been getting so much more done! First I tried to use a regular notebook and ended up with that notebook having to-do lists in it, blog post ideas, goals, kid scribbles – a mess of everything really, and that’s not going to help me stay organized. So over the weekend I found a cute planner that I liked which would make it easy to map out my daily to-dos without it getting bogged down with a bunch of other “stuff”.
During my shopping trip I also meant to pick up a piece of tagboard for my vision board but I completely forgot. Crap. So what I ultimately decided to do was use my planner to create my vision board! I actually love this idea and am thankful to have forgotten the tagboard in the first place. See? Everything happens for a reason. 
Why I’m a Huge Fan of Vision Boards
Vision boards are HUGE because they allow you to visualize what you hope to accomplish and help you set your eyes on the prize. One of the most important aspects of having a vision board is seeing it every day to be reminded of your goals, wants, dreams, etc. (You have written down some goals for yourself right?) Having a planner with my daily to-do list also able to function as my vision board will ensure that I see my vision board often. Not sure why I hadn’t thought of this sooner!
(In case you didn’t know, I also have 2 larger vision boards in my basement gym for motivation during workouts!)
If you don’t have a vision board – make one as soon as you can. I promise it’ll help you stay focused on your goals – whatever they may be. Whether it’s to better your fitness, buy a home in the near future, eat healthier, etc., you can apply a vision board to any aspect of your life.
Mindi’s 2012 Vision Board
I only have the front cover finished so far, but I intend to fill the back cover and both inside covers with all kinds of different things!
Wanna make your own? Grab a surface you’re happy to stick things to, some magazines, scissors, glue and tape and go after it!
Those visual reminders are an awesome way to keep motivated to achieving goals. Very cool, Melinda.
Hi Melinda! I have just subscribed to your blog, and too am going to start a vision board and aim too reach my fitness goals this year, all online through my blog! exciting!
I have heard the vision board concept before and it sounds fantastic, I think I might do the same in my office at work to keep me motivated and fight those 3pm cravings for sugar!
Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder of a vision board. I am going to put it on my to-do-list. It’s so good to have a visualize reminder of what you want. It’s easier to go after it.
Hi Melinda! I really like your idea! I have always believed in writing things I have to do on something big I can see everyday. This includes my activities and workouts through out the day. I like to put a big dry erase white board on my wall to help keep me on track with everything I do.