Make a Family Vision
Board for the New Year
By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
A
vision board — also called a dream board — is a
collection of images which represent your goals and
dreams for the future. These collages aren’t just
pretty to look at; they also function as visualization tools.
Visualization, or imagining an activity, is a powerful exercise
that helps you better see and plan for your goals. By seeing a
vision board regularly, you engage in a visualization exercise
without even having to think about it.
Plus, vision boards aren’t just for grown-ups! Creating vision
boards together as a family can be a fun, inspiring activity. Not
only will this project spark discussion; it’s also a great tool for
both setting goals and imagining dreams.
Manila file folders work well as a base for the collages because
the small size takes up less space. They can also stand on a
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