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How To Create The Perfect Vision Board

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If you saw my college apartment bedroom reveal for this school year, then you probably saw the vision board that I have mounted on the wall above my desk. I find that my vision board is a great way to keep me focused on my goals throughout the year and helps me keep the big picture in mind when I’m faced with difficult tasks or challenging work. Today, I’m going to share some tips for creating your own vision board and walk you through the process I used!

1. Decide if your board is going to be physical or virtual

My vision board is this linen bulletin board from U Brands, as I prefer my vision boards to be physical. However, you can easily follow the same steps and combine them into a virtual collage (such as for a desktop background) at the end.

2. Reflect on your ultimate goals and aspirations

Once you’ve decided how you will be presenting your finished product, it’s time to reflect on the goals and aspirations you want your vision board to represent. I wanted my board to reflect themes such as the city I want to live in, dream employers or brands I would love to work with, ideas for my dream home, etc.

3. Collect your visuals

Pinterest is my favorite avenue for actually collecting images, but any website you choose to use is fine. At this stage, it’s important to only choose images or quotes that you feel strongly drawn towards. This ensures that what you’re choosing actually represents your greatest dreams and ambitions.

4. Print and arrange your photos or Combine them into a virtual collage

Once you’re satisfied with what you’ve collected, it’s time to put it all together. Canva is a great option for virtual vision boards, but I stuck with printing mine on photo paper and arranging them by hand. Rearrange until you’re happy with how it looks, then pin them down! Once that’s done, you’re ready to hang.

I love my vision board and I’m actually a little sad I’m home for the holidays and don’t get to see it every day. It will be waiting for me when I return in the spring, though!

-K

My 2020 Resolutions (+ A List of Bonus Resolution Ideas!)

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2019 has come and gone, and with a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions, goals, visions, whatever you want to call them- they’re a great way to refocus and help get your life back on track for the new year.

I’ve always liked writing down my resolutions (usually in a journal of some sort), but this year I decided that I should take the time to post mine here, as well as provide some additional ideas in case you’re struggling to fill your list as well. It’s only January 6, so it’s not too late to get your priorities in order and start making a game plan for 2020!

Here’s my personal goals for 2020, and stick around for even more ideas should you be in need any yourself!

MY 2020 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

1. Continue Making Fitness a Lifestyle

I had this same resolution for 2019, but luckily it still applies despite the massive progress I made last year. I hope to make working out a part of my weekly routine and continue to grow stronger and push my body’s limits (while respecting what it can and can’t do due to my reoccurring lung problems.) Hopefully more barre and pilates classes are in my future!

2. Prioritize Eating Out With Friends Versus Eating Out For Convenience

This is something I did a pretty good job of last year, but I started to fall off the wagon as 2019 came to a close. When I choose to go out to eat, I want it to be in a social setting, not by myself just because I don’t feel like shopping or cooking. If I’m going to be eating alone, I need to be eating at home. This helps save my wallet and my waistline!

3. Learn How to Use a Curling iron

Okay, this is kind of a silly one… But it’s something I’ve never tried but always wanted to master. My hairdresser recently gave me the most gorgeous waves using just a curling iron, and that’s when I decided this was my year to conquer the curling iron. I’ve used wands and straighteners to create curls, but never an iron. The time is now, I need those waves in my life!

4. Post More Consistently

I posted 131 times in 2019… quite a lot for someone who only launched her blog in February! However, the consistency just wasn’t there. I posted almost every day while I was in Austin, but would go weeks without posting once school hit its peak in the fall. Since then, I’ve made myself a content calendar which will help me most on a more regular schedule. I have some really exciting posts lined up already and I can’t wait to share them!

5. Read at Least One New Book a Month (Not for School!)

This is also a resolution I’m taking from 2019. I love self-help books, but sometimes it’s hard to prioritize reading them between school, my sorority, my blog, my resumé business, etc… But reading is so good for you, and once I sit down and actually start reading, I absolutely love it. The goal: at least 12 books this year, ones that aren’t required for a class!

BONUS RESOLUTION IDEAS

If you’re not used to taking a step back and setting goals for your own life, New Year’s resolutions can be daunting. I hope that my list above and my reasoning behind each one helped get your own creative juices flowing. If you’re still stuck, here are 25 ideas that you might want to consider adopting for 2020!

  • Take more weekend trips.
  • Spend more time outside.
  • Get better grades.
  • Practice mindful eating.
  • Set (and stick to!) a budget.
  • Aim for 8 hours of sleep every night.
  • Don’t hit the snooze button.
  • Start meditating.
  • Learn a new language.
  • Conquer one of your fears.
  • Learn how to play an instrument.
  • Organize your living space.
  • Create a nighttime routine.
  • Spend less time watching TV.
  • Volunteer more.
  • Drink more water.
  • Say thanks for something every day.
  • Learn a new sport or hobby.
  • Stop multitasking.
  • Eat less sugar.
  • Schedule in 1 hour of self care per week.
  • Spend more time with loved ones.
  • Clean out your inbox.
  • Be intentional with your time.
  • Start a blog.

If you’ve already set your New Year’s resolutions, let me know what they are! Anything I didn’t cover?

-K