Creating a money vision board can positively impact your financial journey. If you are looking for motivational ideas or techniques to continue hitting your financial goals learning how to make a money vision board is a great idea!
This is my first time ever creating a vision board. I’m in my 30’s. And without a doubt I can already feel some laughter through my screen.
But I want to share how beneficial making a money vision board can be for your financial success.
It has been recommended and even proven that creating visualizations for your goals is important.
Even though I didn’t have a vision board while paying off debt, I did always have a form of visual motivation.
And believe me, it works.
Although my vision board is only days old, I can already tell it’s making an impact.
And yes, I convinced Michael to make one too!
Here is the process on how to make a vision board for financial motivation and greater success!
What is a vision board?
Usually a vision board is a collection of meaningful photos.
These photos often represent your hopes and dreams or things you love or want to achieve.
It takes some creativity and legwork, which is probably the reason people don’t bother with them.
Purpose of a money vision board
The purpose of a vision board is to have a visual representation of what you are trying to achieve.
A money vision board is just that, except it’s related to money.
Creating a money vision board will allow you to consistently see your financial goals.
Forbes addressed a study performed by TD Bank that stated 82% of small business owners that used a vision board accomplished more than half of the goals the board represented.
Having visuals for your goals makes you much more likely to not only believe in them but also achieve them.
At the start of this year, I read Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt, which is all about goal setting. Hyatt talks about how “You can’t just write goals and motivations. You have to review them and keep them top of mind.”
Having a vision board does just that.
It keeps your goals and aspirations front and center.
Seeing yourself already financially successful is thinking abundantly instead of from a place of scarcity.
Let’s visualize ourselves being successful!
How to make a vision board
In order to create your money vision board you need to first have your financial goals in place.
If you haven’t thought about your financial goals yet check out THIS POST.
You can create a short term vision board by only focusing on the present, or you can think futuristically and have your board represent the long-term.
Think about your financial future and what you want to achieve this year, in 5 years, maybe in 30 years.
You want to make these goals as clear as possible because you need to be able to represent them through imagery.
Once you have your financial goals now we know what our board will represent.
Next, you will have to find your content.
Images, graphics, colors, words, anything that represents your goals.
I used Pinterest, google images, and Instagram for my photos. I either screen shot them, or downloaded them to my phone.
When creating my board, I searched for visual representations of what I wanted to achieve financially.
I searched for more than material items. I wanted my board to represent early retirement, travel, family, what my dream home would look like, me continuing to invest my money in my health, and teaching others about money.
Seeing myself with a net worth of a million dollars and what I would be doing as a self-made millionaire was my board inspiration.
Once I had all my photos, I downloaded them to my phone and printed them at CVS for just over $10.
I also picked up these really cheap frames from Target.
If you want something more durable I would value this frame at $6, but I also wanted to show that a project like this doesn’t have to be expensive.
This project in total costed me $16.
Assembly
After printing my photos and finding my “board”, it was time to put it together.
If you are meticulous you could map out your board ahead of time. I worked from one side of the board across, and it worked out just fine.
I Printed just over 20 photos, and I had more than enough to cover my 16×20 frame.
16×20 was a perfect size. It was big enough that I could represent everything I wanted to, but also not too big.
The stock photo my frame came with was the perfect background templet. I taped all my pictures to the photo, making sure my dimensions were correct.
Good old scotch tape worked perfectly for securing the photos.
I tried to not be a perfectionist, and cut out some of my images, overlapped them, and covered every inch of usable space.
Mapping out some of the photos before I cut them or taped them was also helpful. It was easy to rearrange things by using tape as well.
I also highly recommend an adult beverage if applicable :).
Vision board supply list
- Frame/poster/board (Frame I used), Amazon frame, Michels, and Joann’s are great options as well as thrifting and places like Marshall’s
- Adhesive tape, glue, or thumbtacks
- Scissors
- Images/pictures/quotes, you can even get creative and add stickers, stenciling, ribbon, glitter, graphs, the possibilities are endless
- If you want to actually hang your design you might need a nail, or command strip for mounting
- Something to print your photos on. I went to CVS but if you have your own printer that would work fine as well as Staples or Walmart
Why does a money vision board work for motivation
I often get asked how to stay motivated while on a financial journey, and creating a money vision board would definitely be one of my answers.
Using visualization has been proven in phycology to enhance success.
Motivation is simply just a feeling.
Because motivation is a feeling we often use it to propel us into action. Feelings are what drive our actions.
That is why when we feel motivated, we are empowered, ruthless, and focused on our goals.
But when we aren’t feeling motivated it can be hard to stay on track.
Creating a vision board can be a great strategy to reintroduce those feelings of wanting success.
When you are constantly reminded of what you are trying to achieve, it is easier to confront those sabotaging feelings.
That is why vision boards are great for financial motivation.
My reason for creating a vision board
When I was paying off debt I used the very popular Debt Free Charts.
It was a great way to have a constant visual reminder of my goal.
I kept it on my fridge, and every time I made progress, I would color it in.
Now that I am no longer in debt, my goals are much more long-term, making it more difficult to stay on track.
That is why I wanted to create a vision board.
Not only do I have to work on resisting current temptations, but a lot of my goals are also very distant.
So when I lose focus, my vision board will remind me of all the things I am working so hard for.
Examples of what to put on a financial vision board
My board represents a lot.
I want to be the first person in my family to be a millionaire. Self-made. I tried to represent that by reminding myself of what that means to me.
I also added some aspirational things like, what I would love my forever home to look like, and the car I want to have someday.
Michael and I want to retire early. How early I’m not sure yet, but definitely early.
The dog picture represents my love for animals and my hope to endlessly donate as much as possible to no-kill shelters and foundations.
Traveling is important to me, and owning a beach house is a long-term financial goal.
Passive income with rental properties is also something we aspire to do. One day we may even keep this house to rent.
Working on self doubt HUGE for me. I have a very hard time believing in myself and my capabilities. Representing that on my vision board was important because I need the constant reminder that I CAN DO THIS.
Adding things that make me happy to my board is important too. Spending money on the things that truly bring me joy like fitness, coffee, organization, and house plants. Being financially successful isn’t always about saving and investing but spending too.
I want to be able to take care of my family financially for years to come. I don’t know what the future holds but giving and supporting those around me is very important.
Continuing A Financially Fit Life to teach and aspire others to manage money is something I’ve grown increasingly passionate about. I would love to invest in teaching others how to live a financially healthier life.
Different ways to make your board
I added everything from present wants to retiring early with a beach house.
Your board could be about anything.
Maybe you want to have a theme.
If your goal is to purchase a home, maybe your board is strictly about that.
Making a board with your current goal on it like saving, investing, paying off debt is a great idea too.
If your main goal is to pay off debt, maybe you have debt-free quotes and pictures of celebrations and cut-up credit cards.
The possibilities are endless!
Where to put your vision board
Somewhere that you can actually see it.
That is the benefit of having a vision board as opposed to just some written down goals.
Put your board somewhere that you can see it everyday.
I highly recommend actually hanging it or placing it somewhere that is easily seen.
We put ours up in our master. Ideally, I would love to have them in an office, but I don’t have an office.
But now we will see them EVERY SINGLE DAY.
If you created yours in a notebook, try and leave it out and open. I hung my debt-free chart right on my fridge, I saw it every day.
It won’t be a good motivational tool if you can’t see it.
Creating a digital vision board
Another great vision board option is to create a digital one.
The most popular are iPhone, iPad, and computer screens.
Having them digitally is a great way to have them plain sight all the time.
The even better news is, you can make them for free.
HERE is a great resource for ways you can create a digital money vision board.
Creating a money vision board is great for financial motivation. Having all of your financial goals in one visible place will help manifest the life you are trying to achieve. I highly recommend it.
Key points:
- Creating a money vision board represents what your goals are financially
- A money vision board can be a great motivation tool
- Vision boards can be created on a budget and easily made digital on your phone, or computer screen
- Include anything you want to achieve financially whether that is in the next year, or beyond
- Make sure to put your board somewhere that is visual to you in your day to day life
- Use Pinterest, google, magazines, social media for image inspiration
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