Create a vision board for your goals and aspirations.

“In January 2020 my friend and I signed up for a day-long wellness retreat hosted by an acquaintance of ours. In all honestly I was just looking for something relaxing and a full-day commitment away from my young kids. The retreat included some yoga and breathing exercises but the bulk of the event focused on setting goals and then creating a vision board to manifest them. Of course I rolled my eyes, but I was happy to be out of the house and doing something for myself. So I played along. We walked through the steps of visualizing the year ahead and before we got the glue and scissors out I was starting to feel motivated and centered.”

“I started by taking some time to reflect on what I truly wanted in life. I didn’t just think about material things; I thought about how I wanted to feel and who I wanted to become. For example, instead of simply aiming for a better job, I focused on what that job would give me—freedom, satisfaction, and the ability to live on my own terms. Once I had that clarity, I began gathering images, quotes, and words that represented those aspirations. Next came the fun part: assembling the vision board. I found an old corkboard and arranged everything in a way that felt meaningful. It wasn’t just about making it look pretty; it was about creating something that would inspire me every single day.”