Create a Vision Board to Discover Your Passion

One of the first steps in finding a career that you love it to identify what you are passionate about. Many people have a hard time identifying this so creating a vision board can be a way to help you focus. This treasure map, or creativity collage is simple to construct and can really help you identify what you are most attracted to that could lead to a career.

Start by going through your favorite magazines, online sources, and newspapers and clip/print articles, photos and images that please you. Think broadly and collect clips that reflect where you want to vacation, changes you want to see in your life, and perhaps even images that illustrate who you want to become.

But before you start cutting up your favorite magazines, take some time to sit quietly and set your intention. Ask yourself what you really want and give yourself permission to dream big and use your imagination. The vision board is a creative process so you have to be willing to check your ego at the door let your mind explore.

Take the time to find images that really speak to you and don’t forget to include words or phrases that strike your fancy. As you go through your pile of images, eliminate those that no longer speak to you. Begin to organize your clips into theme piles that you identify. Some examples are: health, career, and relationships but you can create a vision board with any intention you want.

Paste your images on a piece of poster board or card stock and arrange them so they tell your desired story. I often paste a photo of myself in the center to really help me see myself in the vision. You should hang your vision board in a place where you will see it every day so you can reaffirm your goals.

There are many different types of vision boards and each can help you reach a unique goal.

The I Know Exactly What I Want vision board helps you set down very clear pictures of what you desire. Perhaps you want to start a new business, or move to a new home. This vision board will help you manifest a very specific thing.

If you are not as clear about what you want but know you are looking for change, assemble an Opening and Allowing vision board. The images of what you like might seem random at first but with reflection, you will begin to see why these graphics called out to you.  This process is more about learning who you are than setting specific goals and it might just teach you a little bit about yourself and your passions.

The Theme vision board has clear parameters and intentions such as working towards a promotion on the job or a special event on your calendar. Your theme could also be eating in a healthier way or quitting smoking and starting an exercise regimen, for example.

These vision board ideas came from Christine Kane who has written a terrific book The Complete Guide to Vision Boards that will give you some step-by-step instructions and creative ideas to get you started. The vision board is a powerful tool that helps you identify a dream and gives you the inspiration to work towards that satisfying goal. You now have a practical tool to help you discover your passion.