The start of this year is what I imagine a marathon would be. I sprinted off down the road and I haven’t looked back, nor had time to stop to think about anything. I am not sure why this year is busier than years past, but I know I am going to make the most of it.
To help keep my year on track, I decided to get my goals down on paper. It’s not about when I finish them, but how well I do at accomplishing my goals. I’ve been doing a lot of personal discovery and professional development lately, but wanted to create something to help solidify these goals.
So the perfect opportunity arose! I was in need of a much needed girl’s weekend, and happen to have a friend who loves crafts just as much as I do. This friend lives about 4 hours from me, so we decided to meet in the middle.
We met in Eufaula, Alabama. It’s a nice little town with some great plantation style homes to tour and antique shops to get lost in! We mostly wanted to meet up to drink some wine, and craft- thus a plan to make vision boards was formed!
Things I used:
- Canvas board( From Michael’s)
- Paint
- Magazines, pictures, stickers
- Paper
- Glue and Mod Podge
- Glitter
Before we started designing our boards, we painted the background just to give it a nice base. While those were drying, we spent about an hour cutting out pictures or quotes from magazines. The actual making of the vision board does not take that much time- unless wine is involved.
Once we assembled our boards and they dried, we discussed what each picture/quote meant to us. It was nice to get those goals out in the open and really make them tangible. My vision board hangs in my bathroom, so I stare at it each morning while prepping for my day.
I know what you mean about running and not looking back. This year I feel like I haven’t had time to breath lol I find myself saying “After (blank) is over” but then another thing comes up. I think writing your goals down is a huge help in keeping up with them and reaching them. This was such a great idea using the canvas I like to paint so I always am looking buying them in bulk lol
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I really don’t know why I am so busy this year! The vision board was a great way to create some internal motivation.
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I love vision boards, they are awesome to do and they look great, and I think they work so well!
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This is the first time I really put a lot of effort in to making one. Every morning when I brush my teeth, I look at it, and give myself a little daily dose of motivation!
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Oh man, I haven’t made a vision board in years upon years!!! Brings me back to the day I wanted to marry Freddie Prince Jr. LOL!
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I felt the same way! I used to love making vision boards as a ‘youngster’. My vision is a little different than my younger self, but still a great motivational tool.
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Wow – I have certainly heard of vision boards but never made one! This one is so pretty and I am sure very helpful! I agree – writing down goals is so much more helpful and you can keep up with what you’ve done… and what you still need to do!
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They are really fun to make! I’ve made them in many setting, but this one was meant to be personal. It was very therapeutic!
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What a cute idea! These would be a good rainy day craft for older kids, too. I always encouraged my girls to set goals, and this is a cleaver way to remind us of the big picture.
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It’s a lot of fun and you don’t need a lot of materials.
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Vision boards are the perfect way to keep yourself motivated to be your best and follow your dreams. We have a family vision board set up for the things we as a family want to accomplish.
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Yes! A family vision board would be a fun activity!
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Vison boards sound really cool. I have never made one but would love to.
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It’s a great project for a rainy day!
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I love my vision boards! They are a reminder of my goals and dreams! I have them in my office where I can see them every day!
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A vision board sounds like a great way to document your goals. I personally haven’t used a vision board. I should make one since I’m losing weight.
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That is really a brilliant idea. Totally love it! I have goals but I’ve never tried writing them down. I think I need to start doing that too.
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My Daughter and I are making our first vision boards this weekend. It is a great way to remind yourself of your goals everyday.
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It’s so fun! I hope they turn out great!
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I love vision boards. I haven’t made one myself though. I should really make one for myself. I think they’re a wonderful idea.
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I want to start a vision board for my blog next year. I love your inspiration and hope you achieve your goals
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That is such a great reason to make a vision board!
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Loving your vision board!!!! I have a vision board in my office and I’m proud to say that I made it in Jan and I’ve already turned half of my visions into reality!
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That is the best! I love crossing things off my list and accomplishing goals.
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I’ve never done a vision board before, maybe I should do one for this summer with the kids. It would be super cool to see what they would like to work towards.
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A vision board sounds like a fun idea to do with a friend or even with family.
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I love these! How great. I like the idea of doing them on canvas. I’d like to eventually make a nice pin board for mine 🙂
I love the idea of putting it in the bathroom to look at while you get ready!
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That would be fun too!
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I love vision boards! They keep me focused and inspired and give me an aesthetically pleasing reason to keep on keeping on.
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Me too! This was the first time I really took it serious.
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It is a cute idea. If there was no internet, I probably would be making vision boards.
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Even with internet this is a great activity!
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I haven’t done a Vision Board in Ages! Ironically, I haven’t really had much time! 🙂
I am thinking Vision Boards would indeed be more fun with WINE!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
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I have a list of things that I want to accomplish around my house on a dry erase board in my kitchen. I have checked one item off so far.
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It’s like you are reminding me to do this. I just joined a facebook group and we got the assignment to make a vision board. i think it will really help me clear my wishes out. good luck with achieving your plans for this year/
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Last year I did make a vision board, as I love making collages and often cut out and keep things that resonate with me, to use in the future. I have my board facing my bed, so I see it when I wake up and then when I go to sleep. Many of the “big” goals still apply to me in 2016, so I continue to fly forward towards them. Sounds like you had a wonderful time with friends creating your vision board for 2016! Wishing your goals come to fruition for you!
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I LOVE vision boards. I have several in my house but especially in my kids rooms, it helps them be creative.
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I love your vision board! I used to make them a lot and I really should do it again
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I’ve never used a vision board–but then visual isn’t really my thing. I tend to be better at seeing things in my minds eye and writing them down. I can see how this would be fun to do with a friend.
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This is a great idea. I had vision boards when I was in high school and I loved them. They are super helpful!
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This year has started off really fast for me too! I love the idea of creating a vision board for my goals and I’m sure it’s really fun to create when you are doing it in a company of good friends.
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Pretty much good idea. I actually like this.
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This is such a good idea! I have my goals down on paper but just in a simple list! This is such a creative way! Thanks for the idea!
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Not sure if guys can do vision boards, LOL, but I really like yours. I agree with you about this year. It has flown by so fast in the blink of an eye.
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I love a good vision board. It’s time for me a new one. Once I find out where we are moving I need to make one!
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I know I should start a vision board but haven’t been sure where to start. Thanks!
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