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The new year is a gift. Every 365 days, we are offered the chance to start again, to let go of the past and reinvent ourselves. Make the most of this opportunity by creating a family vision board.
This visual representation of goals, dreams, and aspirations has many benefits. The seven on this list are just the tip of the iceberg. Before we get into all that, let’s discuss in greater depth what a vision board is and how to make one together as a family.
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What is a vision board?
A family vision board is a group of pictures and words curated together to create a larger image. It is highly customizable. You can include favorite quotes, affirmations, doodles, or cut up magazines. It is important to display it somewhere prominent. Seeing it daily is a great reminder to lean into inspiration.
How to craft a vision board.
There is no wrong or right way to make a family vision board. If your family would benefit from a more tactile experience, gather old newspapers, magazines, colored pencils, markers, scissors, and glue. Have everyone brainstorm goals and then use the assembled materials to create a visual representation of them on a big blank piece of paper or cork board. Practice taking turns and listening.
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How to create a digital vision board.
If your family is more into technology and computers, you can make a vision board on Canva. This option is less messy, but it might not be quite as fun. Just make sure to print it out when you are finished so you have a physical copy to display. Seeing the physical vision board enhances the benefits of the project even further.
Benefits of a family vision board.
It gets everyone on the same page.
There are so many benefits of creating a family vision board. The first is strengthening family communication. Modern life is hectic, with everyone on different schedules, so it can be hard to find time to sit down as a family and know what everyone is working on. A vision board gets everyone on the same page and working on common goals.
It strengthens the family bond.
Family time is precious and should never be taken for granted. Making a family vision board is another way to strengthen the ties between loved ones. Striving for a shared objective, no matter how small, brings people together. It is comforting to be part of a team that has your back on good days and bad.
It boosts motivation and accountability.
As the new year progresses, it is easy to get off track or get distracted. Creating a family vision board keeps everyone energized and responsible. When siblings make commitments and follow through, it is a big motivating factor for the other kids. When a parent promises to make healthier choices, children can help make sure that happens.
It promotes positive thinking.
It is easy to doomscroll and only focus on negative news these days. A family vision board is an excellent way to break the spiral, since it promotes hope and positivity. Not everything will happen according to plan, but if you shoot for the moon, you will at the least land among the stars. It is healthy to have something to strive for and be flexible about how you get there.
It fosters creativity.
The great thing about art projects is there is no right or wrong — it’s all about big ideas and dreams. You can think outside of the box and use your imagination. Just for a moment, you don’t have to be practical. Creating a family vision board is a fun creative process.
It's a visual representation of success.
Studies show that simply visualizing future successes actually activates the same neural pathways as the real event. It also improves performance and confidence. Creating a vision board makes achieving a goal seem eminent. They empower your family to succeed.
It can become a family tradition.
Traditions are important because they are predictable and comforting. When the world feels uncertain, you can rely on them. Creating a family vision board has the potential to be your family’s new favorite tradition. This activity can be a calm port in the sometimes rough sea to remind you of all of the potential for goodness.
