A vision board only works if you look at it. The most common problem is a beautiful board that ends up behind a door. A few small choices make it something you actually use.

Decide what the board is for

Pick a focus: the whole year, one season, or one area like home or health. A focused board is easier to build and easier to remember.

Start with words, not pictures

Before you cut anything out, write down what you want more of. How do you want to feel? What do you want your days to look like? The pictures should serve those answers.

Gather your pictures

Magazines, old calendars, printed photos and your own drawings all work. Choose images that make you feel something, not just ones that look nice.

Group by area of life

Dividing the board into areas such as faith, family, home, health, work and fun keeps it balanced. You can also add a short phrase or verse in each section.

Put it where you will see it

Beside your desk, inside a closet door, or at the front of your planner. If it is on your phone or tucked in a drawer, it will not do its job.

Review it each month

Spend five minutes at the start of each month asking what moved forward and what you want to focus on next.

Print and paste, or type it out

The Vision Board Workbook in my shop includes three board layouts, vision pages for each area of life, and affirmations. Type your ideas into the PDF, or print the pages and glue in your pictures.

Handy supplies: poster board, acid free glue sticks and magazines for cutting out.