A vision board is a collage of images, words, and quotes that represent your dreams, goals, and desires. Its primary purpose is to constantly remind your subconscious of what you want and to motivate you to achieve these goals. This board, which you see every day, helps you stay focused and build a positive mindset.

How to Create a Vision Board in 5 Steps

1. Preparation and Setting Intentions (Turning Inward)

Before you start creating your board, take some time for yourself. Find a quiet place, maybe grab a coffee, and start thinking. Ask yourself these questions:

What do I really want in different areas of my life (career, relationships, health, personal development, travel, etc.)?
Where do I want to be in a year? Or in five years?
What makes me happy? What kind of life would inspire me?

Jot down your answers. This stage forms the foundation of your board and helps you set clear goals.

2. Gathering Materials

Board: It can be a corkboard, a large piece of cardboard, a canvas, or even an empty wall space.
Images: Magazines, newspapers, pictures printed from the internet, your own photos, postcards.
Texts: Inspiring quotes, words that describe your goals (e.g., "Freedom," "Health," "Success"), motivational phrases. You can cut these from magazines or write them yourself.
Tools: Scissors, glue, push pins, colored pens, stickers.

3. Selecting Images and Words

Start gathering materials by looking at the list of goals you prepared. Flip through magazines, search online. Choose images that reflect not just the goal itself, but the feeling you will have when you achieve it.

Example: Instead of just a picture of a new car, choose a photo of a road or a landscape that reflects the freedom and happiness you'll feel while driving that car.

4. Arranging and Creating the Board

Once you've gathered all your materials, sit down with your empty board.

Arrange the images and words on the board in different ways before gluing them down.
You can divide the board into categories (a health corner, a career corner, etc.) or place everything in a free-flowing manner.
You might place your most important goal in the center of the board.
It's important that the board is aesthetically pleasing to you and gives you positive energy. Design it as you feel inspired!

5. Positioning the Board

When your board is finished, hang it in a place where you will see it every day. This could be your bedroom, across from your desk, or on a wall in a room you use often. The goal is for it to catch your eye frequently throughout the day.

Tips for an Effective Vision Board

Be Specific and Clear: Instead of a general goal like "I want to be happy," use specific images that show what makes you happy (e.g., a family dinner, a photo of someone drinking coffee by the sea).
Create an Emotional Connection: Make sure every image you choose evokes a strong emotion in you. You should feel excited, happy, and motivated every time you look at your board.
It's Not Just 'Wanting,' It's 'Being': Create your board not with the mindset of "I want to have these things," but with the mindset of "This is me, this is my life." Frame your affirmations in the present tense. For example, instead of "I will be healthy," use "I am healthy."
Be Flexible and Update It: Your dreams and goals may change over time. Your board doesn't have to be static. You can remove a goal that no longer serves you and add a new one. It is a living document.
Take Action: This is the most important part. A vision board is not a magic wand; it's a source of inspiration and motivation. After looking at your board and feeling inspired, you must take the necessary steps to achieve those goals.

Creating a Digital Vision Board in the Serica App

This is a great alternative to a physical board, and with Serica, you can carry it with you always! Here are the steps to create a digital vision board that will shape your future with Serica:

1. Open a Blank Page for Your Dreams

Start by creating a new "Memory" in Serica. Give it a title that excites you: "My Life's Manifesto," "My 2025 Vision," or "My Future is Bright." This is your magical space!

2. Hunt for Inspiration: Find the Perfect Images

Chase after images that reflect the unique feeling you'll have when you achieve your goals. When searching on Pinterest, Unsplash, or Google Images, focus not just on objects, but on emotions. The freedom you'll feel on that trip, the pride you'll experience with that success... Save these images to your phone's gallery.

3. Start the Magic: Create Your Collage

Tap the "Upload File" icon in Serica's editor and upload the images you've chosen to your page. Arrange them as if you're creating a work of art. Put your biggest dream at the top, and place the others after it. This page is a preview of your future!

4. Seal It with Power Words

Add magic words to the text that summarize your dream: "Success," "Peace," "Courage," "Abundance." Write your affirmations in the present tense: "I am healthy and energetic," "I attract opportunities to myself." Make these words shine with Serica's formatting features!

5. Touch the Soul: Write Your Story

This is where you'll show the power of Serica. Below your collage, write why each goal is so important to you. "I chose this house because it is my sanctuary, the place where I will build the happiest memories with my family. I can already feel the warmth I'll experience in front of the fireplace." This story will make the bond between you and your dream as strong as steel.

6. Keep It In Sight at All Times!

When saving your memory, add tags like '#visionboard' or '#manifesto' so you can easily find it. Be sure to look at your board when you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed at night. You can even take a screenshot and make it your phone's lock screen! Remember, what you constantly see becomes your reality.

Now your vision board is with you at all times. This board is not just a collection of pictures; it's a letter of intent sent to your future. Now, get inspired and take action!