My life is at rock bottom, so I made a vision board!

Hello, this is YURU.

"I don't know what path I should take," "I know what to do in my head, but I can't take action."
I had been stuck for a long time, holding onto that sense of unease.

However, when I finally made the vision board I had been wanting to create for so long,the fog in my head started to clear, and what I needed to do naturallybecame visible.

Today, I would like to write about that vision board.

1. What is a vision board?

A "vision board" is a tool that has been gaining attention in the fields of self-improvement and goal achievement in recent years forvisualizing your ideals and dreams. A vision board is a tool created by freely combining photos, illustrations, magazine clippings, and handwritten text to make it easier to imagine the "person you want to be" or the "future you want to realize."

The origins and basics of a vision board

Vision boards were originally used in the fields of coaching and self-improvement, but they are now utilized in various situations such as career planning, lifestyle, hobbies, and health management. The biggest feature is theeffect of "visualization" on the brain. By expressing goals visually, you work on your subconscious, making it easier to unconsciously take action toward your dreams and goals.

2. What are the effects of a vision board?

Vision boards have the following major effects.

1. Concrete realization of dreams and goals and improved imagery

By expressing abstract goals visually, your ideals become easier to feel as real. This is based on the theory of "visualization," and the brain has the property of being able to remember visual information particularly well.

2. Maintaining motivation

By seeing your vision board every day, it becomes easier to remember your dreams and goals. By visualizing your ideal future,it becomes easier to sustain your motivation.

3. Working on the subconscious

When you look at a vision board,your subconscious naturally begins to chase your ideal future. In particular, by choosing images and words that stir your emotions, your actions will change toward your dreams and goals.

4. Improvement in goal achievement rate

People who create vision boards tend to become sensitive to the information and opportunities necessary to achieve their goals unconsciously, and their actions become more positive. As a result, there are reports that the probability of achieving dreams and goals increases.

3. Types of vision boards: Analog and digital

Vision boards can be created in either analog (paper or board) or digital (Canva, note apps, etc.) formats.

• Analog version
  Characterized by making it by hand using drawing paper, cork boards, masking tape, stickers, etc. You can enjoy the fun of manual work and feel the texture of the materials.

• Digital version
  You can freely lay out images and text using apps like Canva or PowerPoint. It is easy to edit and update, and simple to carry around.

Both have their merits, so please try making one using a method that suits your preferences and lifestyle.
> I made mine digitally this time!

4. Points to keep in mind when making a vision board

• Make it just for yourself
  There is no need to show it to anyone. Honestly express the dreams and goals you truly want to achieve from the bottom of your heart.

• There is no right answer
  There is no right way to choose materials or lay them out. Value your intuition and emotions, and try making it freely.

• Small goals are also OK
  In addition to big dreams, please be sure to include small goals and daily pleasures.

• Review it periodically
  Once you have displayed the board, review it periodically to check if your goals or feelings have changed.

5. How to make a vision board: 5 steps

Making a vision board is very easy. The trick is not to overthink it, but to choose materials intuitively and stick them onto the board.

1. Write down your dreams, goals, and the situation when you achieve them

First, write down as many dreams, goals, and ideal lifestyles as you can think of. Not just work goals, but also health, family, hobbies, travel, etc.; any small goal is fine. It is important to write while specifically imagining "what you look like and how you feel when you achieve it" and "the surrounding situation."

> In my case
I verbalized my ideal life, etc., while talking with ChatGPT.

2. Collect materials that are close to your ideal

Based on what you wrote down, collect photos, illustrations, and words that match your ideals and goals. Choose things that evoke positive emotions, such as magazine clippings, images from the internet, or handwritten messages.

> In my case
I tried collecting materials using Pinterest.

3. Stick the materials onto the board

Freely stick the collected materials onto the base board (drawing paper, cork board, etc.). You can decide the design and layout based on your intuition or however you like. Placing important goals and wishes in the center and related materials around them makes it visually easier to understand.

> In my case
I used Canva to stick the materials on.

4. Display the vision board in a prominent place

Display your completed vision board in a place where you are sure to see it every day. It is important to "visualize" your dreams and goals so that you can naturally keep them in mind during your daily life.

> In my case
I'm still debating whether to use it as my PC background image.

5. Update it when your dreams come true

A vision board isn't finished once you make it. Once you achieve a goal, update the board to match your new dreams and goals. This allows you to always face your dreams with a fresh perspective.

> May they come true!

6. The vision board I created

Because I have a perfectionist personality, I couldn't bring myself to start it for a long time, but I've wanted to make one for ages!
I decided to just go ahead and make one for now.

7. Conclusion

A vision board is a powerful tool that makes you conscious of your dreams every day.

The important thing is not to make it perfect, but to
"try to give shape to your current ideals."

Please, try taking just one step forward starting today.
Even just collecting clippings is fine.
From small actions, the future will change little by little.

May they come true!
Thank you for reading until the end!
Poof!