Visioning the way into 2016

Years ago, I took part in an all-day workshop where about 40 of us did our own vision board. This involved cutting out images from magazines, using markers, writing down purposeful words and arranging our images based on our dreams and aspirations artfully onto bristol boards.  At the beginning of the seminar, the presenter explained the importance of putting  goals down on paper both in written form and pictorial.  Apparently, going forward with intention and focus with the aid of a vision board would keep us on track and support our efforts.

If anything, it was a fun way to spend a cold winter day, with new people, full of hope and excitement for what the new year would bring. Many motivational speakers such as Jack Canfield and others stress the power of using visualization to help keep focus. I recall reading that Jack placed an image above his bed of a million dollar bill and every night and morning he thought about it. Well, when the year was over he reached a figure close to one million. I think the power of visualization worked pretty well for him.

If you don't want to hang out with a group of people and choose to do this on your own,  here are some things to consider when selecting your vision-focused images.

• Where do you want to live?
• Where do you want to work?
• What type of work/activities do I want to be doing?
• What type of people do I want to surround myself with?
• What do I want to do for fun and relaxation?
• What  health and well-being goals or practices do I want to be including?
• What do I do for fun and relaxation?

Before I forget, ensure you put a nice-looking picture of yourself on your board living amongst all your dreams and aspirations. Place your board in a place you will see --in your bedroom, kitchen or in your home office. Every day focus on the vision board, perhaps even do some meditation and in a year, who knows! Good luck visioning.