In order to carry a positive action, we must first develop a positive vision. -Dalai Lama
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Thought to Ponder – With a growth mindset and a clear vision for your life, there are no limits to what you can achieve.
Happy New Year and Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I cannot believe it is January 1, 2025. Hope you were able to enjoy your holiday with family and friends. Today let’s discuss how to refine and support your 2025 vision. Before we get started, make sure you are committed to the process. You need an open mind and willingness to change spirit.
When I think of vision, words like sight, dream, imagination, creativity, future, goals and reflection all come to mind. Take a moment and create your own list. Since we are different in many ways, our lists may vary, but our vision should remain the same – to strive for success and accomplishments; to feel happy and full of worth.
- Your vision determines your goals.
- Your goals determine your plan.
- Your plan determines your path.
- Your path determines your fate.
As you can see, the process starts with a clearly defined vision. After reading this blog post you will have the necessary information to help you get clear on where you want to go, what you want to create, and who you want to become. This is how you will create a better life for yourself in 2025 and beyond. Are you ready to get started? Let’s get to it.
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CREATING YOUR 2025 VISION
Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. – Jonathan Swift
Now, that you have decided to create your 2025 vision, it’s important to discuss how this process will help you improve your life. Without a clear vision, it can be difficult for you to remain focused and hopeful. For example, choices we make in life create consequences, whether good or bad. Unfortunately, without a clear vision or direction, we fail to acquire the quality of life results we expect.
Keep these important facts in mind when creating your 2025 vision:
- A vision begins as an idea in your imagination.
- The idea turns into the intention and will to achieve that idea.
- The vision is the articulation of the desired future that you strive to achieve.
- A well-defined vision leads to satisfaction and a sense of meaning in life.
- Partial visions lead to an imbalance life and no purpose.
- Visions should come from internal needs, not on the reflections of others.
- The lack of a clear vision leads to settling for whatever happens.
Remember, a shared vision empowers and impacts quality of life only if you allow it. Throughout this process strive to see beyond the present and begin imagining future possibilities that will create a more positive environment for personal growth to take place along your life journey.
WAYS TO REFINE AND SUPPORT YOUR VISION
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. – Helen Keller
Refining and clarifying the idea along with intentions to achieve it are what turns into your vision that will in time, improve your overall lifestyle. Remember, creating a vision is a process of nurturing and cultivating your ideas, beliefs, and your imagination.
Here’s some ways to refine and support your own vision:
- Differentiate between the future that would become real and the future of your vision.
- The vision must be about changing that which is likely to occur, rather than changing that “what is”.
- Share the vision and help others recognize their importance in the realization of the vision.
- Lock onto the vision, make it a way of life, a part of every decision you make.
- Become aware of and utilize the natural forces that move toward achievement of your vision.
- Avoid, reduce or neutralize those things that lead you away from your vision.
- Anticipate resistance in the accomplishment of your vision.
Don’t be afraid to envision the implications of successfully achieving your vision in 2025 and beyond. Step out in faith, create smart goals for yourself, make a plan, and work toward achieving them.
TIPS TO CREATE AN INSPIRING VISION BOARD
Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe. – Oprah Winfrey
Have you ever created a vision board for yourself or your family? If not, what better time to think about creating one. A vision board is a visualization tool which refers to a board of any sort used to build a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals, dreams and/or vision. By placing visual representations of your goals into one space, you can easily visualize them frequently.
Here’s some important tips to create an inspiring vision board:
- Purchase a poster board from your local Dollar store or Office Supply store.
- Put the year at the top of your vision board so you are clear on where you’re going for the year ahead.
- Create a list of goals you’d like to achieve in the next year. In order to visualize your goals, first you need to know what they are. What do you want your ideal life to look like in the new year and beyond?
- Collect a bundle of old magazines with beautiful pictures or search online.
- Find pictures that represent your goals and inspire you. Focus on how the images make you feel.
- Make a collage out of your photos. Once you have collected enough photos, it’s time to make your vision board.
- Add motivational “affirmation words” and/or positive quotes that represent how you want to feel. For example, I want to feel joyful, powerful, fearless, loved, strong, healthy, loving and financially free.
- Place your vision board somewhere you can see it every day. Then, make time to look at it and meditate on it at least once per day.
Here’s some vision board categories to help you get started with this project:
- Affirmations
- Career
- Education
- Family/Relationships/Social
- Financial
- Fitness/Health
- Hobbies
- Personal Development
- Spirituality
- Travel
Finally, if you prefer to create a digital vision board, you can go to Canva to use their FREE VISION BOARD MAKER.
Whether you use a poster board or create it digitally, it’s a good idea to create a new vision board each year. As you continue to grow, evolve and expand, your dreams will too. Speak to the Universe and believe it is already yours. Be grateful for the good that is already present in your life. Acknowledge the presence of God and any goals you have already achieved in your life. So, what are you waiting for? Begin creating your 2025 vision today!
AFFIRMATIONS
Affirmations will help you to focus on improving yourself. You can spend 5 – 10 minutes in meditation, journaling, or yoga with mantras. Self-love, positivity, open-mindedness, help set you in the right direction. Designate a time in the morning and at night when you can recite affirmations aloud. By saying them aloud, you hear the powerful words, and it can help you internalize them as true. The key to seeing a positive change in life is to say the affirmations with conviction and make it a personal experience.
Here’s a few of my favorite affirmations to help you get started:
- I am aligned with my 2025 vision.
- I feel grounded and calm.
- I attract positive energy.
- I manifest opportunities effortlessly.
- I am grateful for all that I have.
- I am capable of greatness.
- I am becoming the best version of myself every day.
- I release any fear or doubt that stands in the way of my vision, personal growth, and success.
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JOURNAL PROMPTS
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!
- What are your top three goals for 2025?
- What affirmations resonate with you and your vision?
- Are you afraid of readjusting your vision and/or goals throughout the year?
- In what other ways do you plan to make positive changes in your life?
- What new skills or habits do you want to develop in 2025?
- What do you want to let go of in 2025 to make space for personal growth?
- What places do you want to visit or explore in 2025?
- Have you ever created a vision board? If so, how did it help you fulfill your dreams and goals?
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