Do Vision Boards Really Work?

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When I was in 4th grade I got my hair cut in a short bob.  By 6th grade my hair cut required the stylist using clippers it was so short on the sides and back.  So when I decided to grow out my hair, it wasn’t a one month kind of goal.

A few years later my hair was waist length.  It’s not a gigantic goal, but it is more impressive when you know that I worked as an espresso barista at a hair salon during this time period.  Every day the talented stylists would give women gorgeous haircuts.  And there I was… watching it all… wavering… LOL

How’d I keep myself from sitting down in that chair and walking out with short hair again?  I cut a photo out of a magazine and taped it up by my mirror where I’d see it several times a day (especially before I left for work).  It was a photo of a girl with very long hair.  Being reminded of my goal was what kept me from giving up.

Might seem like a bit of a silly comparison, but that’s how I know it works!  Maybe I’ll share mine on my blog soon… in the meantime, here’s a cool video you may enjoy.  And if you don’t have a vision board yet, I encourage you to create one!

Do you have a vision board? Has it helped you? Please share any thoughts or comments below.

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  • http://www.ladiesnetworking.com Pamela

    Hi,
    I own a vision board to visionlize where and what i want in my life and business. I must say is very helpful. It keeps you focused on what you want to achieve.
    I recommend it for everyone.

    Regards,
    Pamela
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  • http://www.crazyforthecountry.com Amy

    Yet another thing for me to learn. What’s a vision board?

  • http://tinyurl.com/263mu4h Cat

    I keep thinking I will make one, but never seem to get around to it. I do, however, do a goal list…which…I usually promptly misplace……Maybe it would be harder to LOSE a vision board! Guess I need to give it a try! ;-)

    #blog30
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  • http://gjsuap.wordpress.com Gonzalo J. Suárez

    Well, sometimes I tried a HUGE vision board, but it did’t work exactly as planned. Then I switch to “Audio visualization exercises”, and they are working fine by now. (I will tell you in December if I reach all the goals or not).

    I record my goals, with a vivid description of them, with some important music to companion. Then, with a lower volume, I add some positive affirmations, as sugested by John Asskorf “The Answer” Book.

    An alternative for the non-visual persons!

    Saludos!!
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  • http://melaniekissell.com/blog Melanie Kissell

    Michelle ~

    I believe the key to success with a vision board is make certain you have a genuine desire and willingness to achieve the goals your vision board depicts.

    I created a beautiful vision board some years ago when I first came online but it was a “dud”. The reason it didn’t help me is that I was focusing on an internet marketing niche that was totally WRONG for me. After a couple of years, I finally tossed it out when I realized I wasn’t following my passion.

    Your post (love the video!) has encouraged me to re-think the benefits of creating a vision board.

    Thanks,
    Melanie
    #blog30
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  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Thanks, Pamela. It’s a great tool for focus.

  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Amy, here’s a blog post that explains what they are and the different types: http://christinekane.com/blog/how-to-make-a-vision-board/

  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Good idea. Bigger things are harder to lose. (Well, in theory anyway!) :)

  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Great idea! Thanks, Gonzalo.

  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Thanks, Melanie, that’s an important point. It definitely doesn’t work if it’s not in line with what we truly want to achieve.

  • http://www.remarkablesolutions.com Bea

    Jack Canfield has a fabulous vision board with all the things to create your own individualized one. Really nice.

  • http://michelleshaeffer.com MichelleShaeffer

    Got a link? I’d love to know more about it. There’s a guy who *definitely* knows how to make it work. :)

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