Vision Boards
A vision board can be useful to help keep you motivated to achieve your targets. By visually mapping out your aspirations, be it academic, personal, or career related, you gain clarity about what you want to achieve (Travers, 2024). It acts as a constant reminder of your ambitions, which boosts your confidence and helps you to remain on-target. A vision board can keep you accountable by encouraging positive thinking, which ensures your goals align with your values. This process makes it easier for you to take consistent action towards your success.
Vision boards offer a fun, creative and tangible way to document your academic and personal aspirations. You can easily create a vision board by gathering images and quotes that resonate with your goals, such as photos of graduation, career aspirations, and personal achievements. Simply place them on a physical board or create a digital version. The visual nature of a vision board serves to keep your goals at the forefront of your mind (Benedict, 2021). When placed in a visible location, such as in your bedroom, or study area, it constantly reminds you of your aspirations. This daily reminder can be particularly motivating, especially during times when you may feel overwhelmed by the pressures of university life. The images, quotes, and affirmations you choose to include on your board can serve as sources of inspiration, helping you to maintain a positive mindset to stay motivated to pursue your ambitions with determination.
References
Benedict, B. C. (2021) ‘Using vision boards to reflect on relevant experiences and envision ideal futures’, College Teaching, 69(4), pp. 231-232
Travers, M. (2024) A Psychologist Explains the Power of Vision Boarding for Success. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/03/29/a-psychologist-explains-the-power-of-vision-boarding-for-success/ (Accessed: 29 November 2024).