Everyone has a dream for the future. A great way to build a more real feeling for the dream is to make a dream board. A dream board (or vision board) is a visual tool that can guide you towards your future goals. This board is a visual representation of your dream and ideal life. In addition, some people believe that dream boards “activate” what is known as the law of attraction (in this case, you can program your mindset to attract or “invite” desired things and situations into your life). By creating a unique dream board, you have the opportunity to explore your goals and dreams, and exercise your creativity.
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Part 1 of 3: Preparing to Make a Dream Board
Step 1. Determine the goal of your dream board
In general, the dream board is filled with a picture of your future figure or a shadow of your future. This includes where you live, the home you want, how to improve your physical appearance, or where you want to go on vacation. This board should be designed to describe your dreams or goals.
- Your vision board should focus on what you WANT to feel in the future so that you can visualize this future and ultimately make it happen.
- A dream board is a great medium to get to know your intuition and understand yourself and your own dreams better. Therefore, enjoy the process of creating your dream board!
Step 2. Buy a poster board
You can find poster boards at almost any arts and craft supply store or office stationery store. Sometimes pharmacies and convenience stores also sell poster boards.
- Decide if you want to use a white poster board or another colored board.
- Find out the desired dream board size. You can make a board as large as you want to cover all aspects of your goals, or design a small dream board for each focus in your life.
- You can use a board with a thickness that resembles paper (though not as sturdy, it costs much less) or foam board (sturdier, but costs more).
Step 3. Collect some magazines
The easiest way to make a dream board is to use photos from magazines. Choose pictures that catch your eye or reflect your desires, and post them on your dream board. There are various types of magazines that you can choose from to suit your specific interests. Here are some magazine suggestions that can be used for different topics:
- Fashion and style: InStyle, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Femina
- Science, nature, and technology: National Geographic, SCIENCE Indonesia, CHIP, Tabloid Pulsa
- Car (or automotive): AUTOMOTIVE, Carvaganza, JIP, MOTOR PLUS
- Home and design: iDEA, HOME star, Home & Decor, Home Living, CASA INDONESIA
- Sports: Tabloid Bola, Playing Basketball, Bolavaganza
- Travel and adventure: get lost, DestinAsian, the beat, Travel Club, Tropical Life
Step 4. Choose the pictures that match your ideal picture of the future
The image you choose can be a photo of a person, place, or whatever thing you envision as a future destination. There is no “right” or “wrong” picture for you to stick on your dream board!
- Look for photos that are bright and colorful to make you feel positive, ambitious, and motivated.
- In addition to magazines, you can use photos or pictures from the internet. Put anything that inspires you on the dream board.
Step 5. Look for inspiring quotes
Although you don't have to include quotes on a dream board, many people feel that quotes that are relevant to your dream can be useful things to stick on a dream board. Add your favorite quote or use Google to search for “inspirational quotes”.
- Type a quote into your Word document in attractive fonts and colors to add a personal touch to your dreamboard.
- Look for images that can be linked to the selected quote as an added touch.
Step 6. Add small decorations
Things that are unique or have special meaning for you, or evoke happiness and positive emotions can also be attached to your dream board. You can use jewelry that you no longer wear, feathers, coasters, pins, and so on.
Part 2 of 3: Making a Dream Board
Step 1. Customize the dream board with your unique goals
Dream boards can describe all aspects of your life (including relationships, things you own, career, and family) or focus specifically on one area that you want to improve, change, or develop in the future.
The more skilled you are at managing and beautifying the dream board to your liking, the more likely you are to use it every day
Step 2. Cut or cut out the selected photos and quotes
For a more “rough” or “rough” look, tear the corners of the photo or quote. For a neater look, cut out quotes and photos using scissors or combine the two content designs to create a more unique look.
Step 3. Paste the photo and quote on the poster board
Get as creative as you want when making a dream board. You can paste photos in a pile or intentionally put them in a mess. You can also create a clean and tidy look, and post photos and quotes regularly.
- Prepare and place all fixtures on the board before starting gluing and pasting the content. This way, you can make sure your dream board will look the way you want it to.
- For a more creative touch, buy tacks and attach photos and quotes using them to your dream board.
- Try pasting the pictures with colorful paper before adding them to the board to add a touch of color and pattern. Feel free to use decorations like glitter, stickers, or other things that make you feel good.
Part 3 of 3: Using the Dreamboard
Step 1. Place the board in an easy or frequently visible place
It's a good idea to place a board on or near your bedside table so you can spend a special time at night imagining, internalizing, and setting your goals for the future.
- If possible, put a dream board in the first and last place you see each day (in this case, when you wake up and before going to bed).
- Save your dream board photo on your phone. If you feel like you're losing focus, take a look at the photo to refocus and refocus your attention.
- If you create several dream boards for each different area or focus of life, place each board in locations that are relevant to the aspect of your life you are focused on.
Step 2. Leave some free space on your board
This empty space represents the growth and change of your dreams. Also, it's a good idea to leave some free space if you want to add more photos, quotes, or embellishments to the board without having to create it or modify it from scratch.
Step 3. Believe in the power of your dream board
The dream board is a medium to describe your future and goals. Visualization itself actually proves to be one of the most powerful mental exercises and is worth trying.
Step 4. Try sharing a dream board
Making a dream board with friends can be an interesting activity to practice creativity and get to know yourself. When you're done making them, give everyone a chance to talk about why they made their dream boards. Talking about your vision, dreams, and goals out loud is another step towards realizing these things.
Share your dream board, especially with those around you who support your goals and dreams. You can appreciate their positive energy that supports your goals
Step 5. Make a new dream board every year
Dreams develop and sometimes change completely. Therefore, it's a good idea to develop your board following the changes in your dreams.
