{"id":1049,"date":"2013-11-24T23:19:32","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T04:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2016-10-08T13:20:27","modified_gmt":"2016-10-08T17:20:27","slug":"how-to-make-a-vision-board-monica-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyogimovement.com\/how-to-make-a-vision-board-monica-style\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Vision Board Work For You – Monica Style…"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the assignments during my Yoga Apprenticeship was to put together a vision board. I’ll be the first to admit, when I found out we had to do this, I thought it seemed silly<\/em>. But I showed up, and I’m glad I did. <\/span><\/p>\n

I purchased a bunch of magazines and crafty things like markers and pastels. I had no idea<\/em> what I was going to create, but I arrived at the Shala with an open mind and blank canvas.<\/span><\/p>\n

I flipped through magazines and made a jumbled college of craziness. I realize now I should have had a game plan.<\/strong><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

I would look at it everyday like I was told<\/em>, but it just felt overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n

I decided I needed a do over, so this time I focused on simplicity<\/em> and realistic<\/em> goals. It’s keeping me motivated and finally<\/em> working nicely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s my step by step method:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

How to make a vision board that works:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Brainstorm:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This is the most important step because you get to clear your mind. <\/span><\/p>\n

Write down all<\/em> of your goals and dreams<\/em> no matter how big or unrealistic. Carry a journal around with you, and every time you have a new thought, jot it down. Do this for at least a week<\/strong>.  <\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll notice that just getting this down on paper, and out of your mind will make an immense difference in your clarity and well being.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Narrow It Down:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of your brainstorming pick 6-8 main categories and find a home for all of the goals and dreams you’ve been tracking under those categories. There is nothing<\/em> wrong with an endless amount goals and dreams, but you want to be able to streamline them as much as possible so you can focus on your top priorities. Anything else is too overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s an example:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

a. Career:<\/strong> Pictures describing where you want to work, or the type of career you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

b. Travel:<\/strong> India, Paris, New Mexico, Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon, etc<\/span><\/p>\n

c. Relationships: <\/strong>marriage, long lasting friendships, moving in with your partner, kids<\/span><\/p>\n

d. Big Purchases:<\/strong> New Car, House, Canoe<\/span><\/p>\n

e. Money:<\/strong> Get out of debt, increase income by a certain amount a year, or a goal of saving an amount by a certain date. You can even write a check to yourself<\/span><\/p>\n

f. Lifestyle Changes\/Goals:<\/strong> Knitting, Gardening, Yoga, Meditation, go skydiving, eat more greens, ride an elephant, quit smoking<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Keep it realistic and goals within the next year:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You’re going to want some quick wins, so keeping your vision board focused on one-year goals is key. My first vision board had a lot of unrealistic goals and superficial possessions.<\/span><\/p>\n