Now that you are familiar with using a vision board as a tool for keeping your dreams and goals in mind, did you know that you can use a vision board in a variety of ways, depending on your needs? In fact, you might even want to have more than one vision board (I do) to keep your dreams for the various areas of your life and business clear.

Here are four ways to do so:

Business Planning

This vision board is where you’ll keep track of your “why” and how you’ll do what you want to do. You started your business for a reason—your “why.” But somewhere along the way, you may have lost sight of this goal. 

A business planning vision board can help keep you on track. On it, you’ll keep images that represent your ideal business such as working from the beach, speaking in front of a large crowd, achieving bestseller status with your latest book, or even a big fancy office if that’s your thing. My vision is living the laptop life and grading papers on the Serenity deck on a cruise ship.

Life Goals

Where do you want to be in five, ten, or twenty years? That’s not just a question from a bad job interview. It’s a critical consideration for anyone who wants to live a life of purpose and meaning. A vision board is the perfect tool for staying on track. 

This vision board—like all of them – should be in a constant state of change. As your life goals change and grow, so should your vision board. Maybe you no longer want to live in Hawaii. That’s ok (I think). Keep your life goals vision board updated and refer to it each time you have to make a major decision. It will help clarify the direction you need to take to achieve your life’s dreams. 

Vacation Planning

Heading off on an epic vacation with the family? Don’t leave your journey to chance. Capture all your “must see” destinations on a vision board so you don’t miss anything. If you can see yourself there, then you can go there. 

Invite your kids and spouse/partner to join you, and create a fun planning tool the entire family can use. The kids will be excited about your trip, and you’ll be sure everyone gets to see and do everything they hoped for. By planning ahead, you’ll ensure everyone has the epic vacation of their dreams. 

Home Buying

Pinterest has built an entire business around what amounts to a digital vision board—much of it devoted to home décor. If you’re in the market for a new home, or simply remodeling the one you have, then a vision board is a great way to organize your plans. 

Snip photos of the style of home you love, color combos to try, landscaping ideas, and anything else that strikes your fancy. Keeping your home-buying vision board close at hand will save you time in your search by reminding you exactly what you’re looking for. 

What are other categories you can think of for vision boards? 

Please share your thoughts…

Keep winning and creating harmony in your life.

Marla J. Albertie

Your Life Harmonizing Strategist