TOOL: Creating your Vision Board

 About twenty years ago when I was on a Coaching training course I ended up chatting to a fellow delegate and he shared the story of his family goal setting process. He told me that early every January he would sit down with his wife and children and they would create a picture using photos, cut outs from magazines, plus words that captured all the things they wanted to happen in the coming year. They framed the picture and hung it in their kitchen / diner area. When I asked him if it worked he said 100% every year and the whole family saw it as a fun exercise. About ten years later I wanted to incorporate this exercise into Simpler Smarter Quicker, so I contacted him and asked if they still use the 'vision board' process and he said a strong yes!!!

Using images to set goals for the coming year is a great way to visualise your aspirations and stay motivated. 

Here are some tips on how to do it:

1. Choose a theme: Decide on a theme that resonates with you and your goals for the year. It could be anything from travel to fitness to career growth.

2. Find images: Look for images that represent your theme and goals. You can use search engines to find relevant images.

3. Create a vision board: Once you have your images, create a vision board by arranging them on a board or a piece of paper. 

4. Place your vision board in a visible location: Place your vision board in a location where you will see it every day. This will help you stay focused on your goals and motivated to achieve them.

Using images to set goals works so well because it helps you visualise your aspirations and stay motivated. It’s a powerful tool that can help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

So, start your year by creating your personal Vision Board that will motivate you to have a very good year.

Here are a few examples:-