Friday Focus: Art as Expression: Vision Boards

Using art as self expression is an effective way to boost self esteem by expressing our feelings and inner confidence as connecting inward is an essential way to work on our self worth, happiness and confidence. This weeks exercise is to show you how to create a vision or dream board. A vision board helps you to focus and create a positive outlook to your future.

Just taking some time out to focus on what you want out of life can relieve some stress and allows you to see how you can reach those goals. This exercise is based on the law of attraction which states that we bring into our lives what we think about the most - a vision board being a daily reminder of the things that we want for ourselves. By seeing these things, we think about them and if you believe in the law of attraction, we are more likely to obtain them.

Take a look at where you are now and determine what you want from the future and where you want to be - your goals and aspirations. Also identify what you want to change and how you can effectively make those changes. Once you are in the mindset of identifying these future goals, an easy way to start is to take a stack of magazines and newspapers and select words and images that represent these goals.

If you are not sure as to what you want your future goals to be, you can still do this exercise and get a lot out of it. Select words and images that stand out to you; there may not be a specific reason why but by setting out these cuttings can create a clearer picture as to what path you may wish to follow.

It is a really great way to gauge your progress by realising where you want to be, what you are doing right now to achieve your desired future and what factors present in your life may be holding you back.

Friday Focus - Create a vision or dream board this weekend to see what positive steps you can take to keep your future in perspective.