Step One: Purchase a large poster board in whatever color you like. Also pick up a glue stick and a pair of scissors while you’re at it.
Step Two: Gather an assortment of old magazines, pictures, catalogs, and snap shots. You can even print out dynamic or meaningful words that inspire you.
Step Three: Take some time and create a space where you can relax and have fun. Creating your Vision Board should be a fun and fulfilling experience. Feel free to pour yourself a beverage, light a candle, or play some music that speaks to you. Now relax, breathe deeply, close your eyes, and imagine the goal you wish to achieve.
Step Four: With your vision clearly defined in your mind, explore how each area of your life and career is impacted by this vision.
Step Five: Now open your eyes and begin to flip through the magazines. Tear out any pictures, words, phrases, and thoughts that inspire you. Don’t think about it too much. Simply go through the magazines and remove anything that grabs your attention and inspires you.
Step Six: Take your time. Give yourself a few hours or an evening to do this project. After you feel you’ve reached a stopping point, use the scissors and cut out the words and images you’ve selected.
Step Seven: After you have cut out the pictures, phrases, and other meaningful images, glue or paste them on your poster board. Reserve space on your board for each area of the Artist Wheel and be sure to place a picture of yourself (one you love to look at) in the center of the board. You can find an Artist Wheel in the Tao of Show Business Workbook.
Step Eight: Once your board is completed, put it in a place that you can look at it often. As you concentrate on these visual images, inhale the sensation of having exactly what you want.
This is a wonderful way to keep my goals in the forefront. Particularly for visual-type folks like me.
Dallas–I am very grateful to have you–your positive energy, vast savvy and intelligence–in my life.
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