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Hello and welcome to my podcast, Andrea TLC, in which TLC stands for the Life Coach. I am your host, Andrea. Thank you for joining me here today. Today, I would like to talk about exploring a powerful tool for visualizing and manifesting your goals the vision board. Okay, so, a couple of weeks back, I talked about visualization, and that's where you visualize yourself achieving your goals and experiencing success, by creating mental images of what success looks like and what it feels like. Ok, and we're going to take those visualization and we're going to put it onto a board. All right, today I'd like to talk about what a vision board is, why it works and how you can create one to align with your personal goals.

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I know everyone knows what a vision board is is just a visual representation of your goals and your dreams. It's a collage of images, words and affirmations that reflect what you want to achieve and the life that you want to live, and the life that you want to live, okay. So, by placing it in a location where you see it regularly, a vision board serves as a constant reminder of your intentions and it helps keep you focused and motivated. Now, if you're like me some years back, you might be wondering. You know how a vision board actually works. That was me a few years ago. So the power of a vision board lies in its ability to harness the law of attraction and the science of visualization. Okay, so when you visualize your goals regularly, you train your brain to recognize opportunities and take actions that align with your visions. It keeps your subconscious mind engaged and motivated, making it more likely that you'll achieve your desired outcome. Ok, so let's talk about how to create your own vision board. Just like last week, I have a step by step guide to get you started. Ok, so step one is to set your intentions. Begin by setting clear intentions for what you want to achieve. Ok, take some time to reflect on your goals, both short and long-term. All right, what? What do you want to accomplish in the next year? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Okay, so write down your goals and aspirations in various areas of your life, such as your careers, your relationships, health, personal growth Okay.

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Step two gather your materials. So to create a vision board, you'll need a few basic materials. Okay, very, very basic, like a poster board, a cock board, scissors, glue you know pens, magazines, printed images you name it. Okay, you might also want to include markers and stickers. This is your vision board, okay, so decorate it to your liking, you know. Personalize it the way that you want. Okay, this is your vision board.

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All right, so step three you want to collect images and words. So start collecting the images, words and phrases that resonate with your goals and dreams. Look through magazines, printed images from the Internet, or even draw your own pictures. Okay, choose visuals that inspire you and help you with positive emotions. Remember, your vision board should reflect the life that you want to create, so be intentional with your choices. All right. Step three you want to arrange and assemble Okay. So, once you have your materials, it's time to arrange and assemble your vision board. Lay out your images and words on the board Okay. Before gluing or pinning them down, all right. So you know, play around with the arrangements until you're satisfied of the way it looks to you. All right, you can organize your board by different life areas or creating more free-form collage. The goal is to create a visually appealing and inspiring representation of your dreams. That's the goal here, okay.

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Step five place your vision board. Okay, so place your completed vision board in a location where you'll see it regularly, such as your bedroom or your office. Pick a spot anywhere in your home. The more you see it, the more it will remind you of your goals and it'll keep you focused on achieving them. Okay, trust me on that.

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Years ago, like I said, I was introduced to the vision board and, yes, I did feel a little silly at first doing it, you know. You know it's just. It was the fact of you know cutting pictures out and all this here stuff or whatever, um, the more that people were instructing me on how to do a vision board it, it at first just seemed a little weird. Um, but I did it, I went ahead and I did it. Um, I took it serious, you know, at doing it. And again, it's like manifesting and looking at that every, you know, looking at that board every day and focusing on what it is that I truly wanted. So when I say that the vision board works, it does you just have to have an open mind and be serious about doing it. It does, it really works.

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Okay, so now let's discuss a few tips to make your vision board even more effective. All right, one be specific. The more specific you are with your images and words, the clearer the goals will become. So, instead of a vague image of a healthy lifestyle, choose pictures of specific activities you enjoy, like hiking or yoga, something like that. Number two use affirmations. I talked about affirmations in one of my episodes. Use affirmations. Include positive affirmations that reinforce your beliefs and goals. Phrases like I am confident and capable or I attract abundance and success. These can boost your motivations and self-belief. Okay, number three stay open. Belief. Okay, number three stay open.

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While it's important to have clear goals, remain open to unexpected activities and changes. Your vision board is a living document and you can update it as your goals and dreams evolve. Anything that you put on that vision board is not set in stone. Okay, people change their minds or they think of something that they want differently, or whatever it is. Feel free to change. Whatever it is that you want to change on your vision board. Remember, this is your vision board. Number four take action. A vision board is a powerful tool. It's not magic. It's important to take consistent actions towards your goals. Use your vision board as a source of inspiration and motivation to guide your daily actions and decisions.

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Number five reflect and review. Regularly review your vision board and reflect on your progress. I said it before, I'm going to say it again and I'm going to continue to say this. I'm going to say it again and I'm going to continue to say this Celebrate your success, no matter how small. Okay, I am going to continue on saying that. You're going to be so tired of me saying it, but I'm going to keep saying it. Okay, adjust your board as needed to reflect your new goals. Okay, Like I said before, it's okay. You have new goals. Put that on your board. All right, I hope you feel inspired and ready to create your own vision board to manifest your dreams and goals. Remember, the power to shape your future is in your hands. So keep dreaming big and taking bold steps towards your vision. Until next time, peace, love and light.