Remember that time I teased you about the crazy vision board I wanted to manifest last year?
Well, guess what?
Not only did most of it come true, but it's actually changed my entire perspective on goal setting and achieving too.
Now, I'm not claiming that I just sat around waiting for wishes to manifest (although, I am borderline convinced manifestation is magic). I definitely put in the work, hustled hard, and maybe even did a happy dance or two. But there's no denying that setting clear intentions and actively visualizing my goals played a huge role in making them come true.
But have you ever wondered why vision boards are so successful? Why does everyone from top athletes to CEOs use them? It’s not just hocus pocus, there’s actual neuroscience behind it:
➡️ Value tagging: According to neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart, looking at images on a vision board primes the brain to grasp opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed. That’s because the brain has a process called ‘value-tagging’ which imprints important things onto your subconscious and filters out unnecessary information.
➡️ Repetition: Repetitively looking at the images on a vision board can reduce the fear component we associate with doing new things and make it easier for us to take action. Repetition also helps create an identity shift in our subconscious mind.
➡️ Staying on track: Constant exposure to vision boards can help us stay aligned with our goals and help us stay motivated in the long term to take action because this way, we’re less likely to forget about it.
➡️ Boost in positive emotions: The process of creating vision boards, step by step, creates a positive emotional space that energizes the brain, and this energy shift also plays a crucial role in realising those dream visions of ours.
Convinced? Ready to create yours?
Inspired by my 2023 success and fueled by a desire to share this magic with you, I'm pulling back the curtain on my 4-step vision board manifestation process:
➡️ Set aside time: It all starts with setting time aside to do this. We’re often so busy with our day-to-day that it keeps getting delayed. So put it on your calendar and then when the day comes, head out to your favourite spot or cafe to do this. For me, it’s always a coffee shop where I get to grab my favorite latte and immerse myself in a positive atmosphere. The important key is to tap into your creative flow and let those big dreams bubble up for the following steps to play their part.
➡️ Reflect on the year gone by: Once the ambiance is locked, it’s time for some reflection. Take a walk down memory lane through the highs and lows of the past year. Celebrate your wins, learn from your challenges, and most importantly, give all the negativity a swift kick out the door. Holding onto baggage will only weigh down your manifestation magic. We covered self-reflection extensively in last week’s email. But if you need to refer to it again, here’s the link.
➡️ Goal Setting: Now it’s finally time to be specific! Write down your goals for the year. Be bold, be ambitious, be unapologetically YOU. Don't just list the "what"s, but also the "why"s. What feelings do you want to experience while achieving these goals? Think of emotions such as security, love, and excitement. Honestly, the possibilities are endless! And hey, don't forget to sketch out a rough action plan for each goal. Because manifesting also needs a little action to fuel the fire.
Use the template below to chart everything out.
➡️ Pinterest Power: Once all of the above steps are done, it’s finally time to unleash your inner artist! Create a Pinterest board that's a visual feast for your soul. Fill it with images that reflect the feelings and goals you wrote down. Find a picture as close to your description as possible. Make it vibrant, make it personal, and you are ready!
➡️ Visualize: However, before I end this list, one final piece of advice. Don't let your vision board gather dust in a corner of your digital space! Use it as your daily dose of inspiration. I like to do this by putting a Pinterest widget on my phone home screen that rotates images from the board throughout the day.
Check out this video to learn how to do this. You can also create a collage of images and put them on your desktop or just print it out and put it on your wall.
Every time you see those images, let yourself feel the emotions they evoke, visualize yourself achieving your goals, and believe with every fiber of your being that they will come true.
Remember, lovely human, the power to manifest your dreams lies within YOU! ✨
This simple process can only help you focus your energy, stay motivated, and align those wild wishes into reality.
Now, I want to hear from you! What are your 2024 dreams?
REPLY and let me know.
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