One of the ways that I and many others record our vision, goals and dreams for the future is through the use of vision boards. In the June 2020 issue of the magazine, I discussed how to make a vision board and different types of vision boards. Here I’m going to give examples of my and other people’s physical and virtual vision boards with the hope of enticing you to do your own. First a recap of what a vision board is for those who may not be familiar with them.
What is a vision board?
This is a board where you put pictures, drawings or words of things you want to see in your future. You can use any board as a base. I used an old calendar for one of mine. You can use old posters. You can get pictures from old magazines or print them from pictures online. As you do your vision board, dream big. Don’t limit yourself because God’s resources are limitless. Go crazy on that board. For every picture or words you put on that board, know what they represent so that every time you look at them you think of that thing.
Physical Vision Boards
When it comes to vision boards you can do a physical one or a virtual one. There is something exciting about sitting down (with friends, family or anyone else or by yourself) and doing vision boards using old magazines, markers and lots of other fun stuff. My friend Mati Mwamuka was kind enough to share some pictures from the vision board day that she had with her husband and children. (Side note: How awesome is it to have a husband who is willing to do vision boards with you?!) The below photos are from that family experience.
Another person I know who does vision boards and has lived to see some of her vision board dreams come to life is Nomalanga Ncube. She was happy to share photos of some of her vision boards with us and here they are:
This next vision board is an example of one of my physical vision boards. Having done a vision board for my life in general, I have vision boards for different aspects of my life or different projects I’m working on. I did this one in 2019 and in 2020 it came to life in the form of Sibo-Lifestyle Magazine, a monthly dream pursuit, travel and wellness magazine. In 2019 it was just an idea but now it’s a monthly magazine that has an anniversary next month.
Virtual Vision Boards
If doing physical vision boards doesn’t excite you, you can always do one online. With the next vision board, I thought of influential women who are or were successful at what they do and are having influence in a way I admire. Be it advocating for prison reform, equality, emphasizing self-actualization or any other way, each of them exemplify what can happen when you use your influence for good. I did the below vision board at fototalisman.com.
One of the things I intend to do is travel. To reflect this, I did the below vision board. I did it at photocollage.com.
As part of a list of things I would like to do or experience, attending a festival called A-fest is high on that list. It’s something that I know without a doubt I will one day attend, it’s just a question of when. I made a separate vision board for it at photocollage.com.
Whether it’s a physical one or a virtual one, vision boards are an exciting way to dream on paper and record your vision, dreams and goals. When things on your vision board start coming to life, it is a wonderful experience. If you decide to do your own, have fun!
