Hold the vision. Trust the process. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Hope you enjoyed your holiday with family and friends! Today I want to focus on trusting your vision and goals as 2022 comes to an end. It’s important to set aside time to think about your future and to set realistic goals that will help you be happy as well as successful. What better time to create your 2023 vision and goals than now?

I plan to:

• Define vision and goal.
• Discuss why it is important to create a vision.
• Discuss ways to refine and support your vision.
• List 5 kinds of realistic goals.
• Provide tips to help you create a vision board.

DEFINE VISION & GOAL

Where there is no vision, there is no hope. – George Washington Carver

Let’s define vision and goal.

Vision can be defined as the faculty or state of being able to see or the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.

Goal can be defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

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. Would you agree?

CREATING A VISION

A vision is the art of seeing things invisible. – Jonathan Swift

Now, that you have decided to create your 2023 vision and goals, it’s important to discuss why this process is so important in our lives. 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 preparing your 2023 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.

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WAYS TO REFINE & SUPPORT YOUR VISION

It is better to aim high and miss then to never aim at all. – Unknown Author

Refining and clarifying the idea along with intentions to achieve it are what turn into the vision. Remember, creating a vision is a process of nurturing and cultivating ideas and 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.

In other words, don’t be afraid to envision the implications of successfully achieving your vision in 2023. Step out in faith, make a plan, and work toward achieving it.

5 KINDS OF REALISTIC GOALS

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins

After you have created your 2023 vision, it’s time to focus on setting realistic goals for your life. Even though there are many different kinds of goals, I want to focus on the following 5 realistic goals that will help you improve your life in 2023 and beyond:

• Career Goals – Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time focusing on our careers after graduation because we want to be successful. Career choices should be based on:
• Knowing what you’re passionate about in life.
• Determining long-term career aspirations as a whole.
• Creating short-term tasks to help you achieve your long-term career aspirations.

Example – I love to write and inspire others, so I am pursuing a writing career.

• Finance Goals – Now, that you have a successful career, it’s important to have your finances in order. Create finance goals to help you:
• Become financially secure.
• Reduce your risk to spend frivolously and be wasteful.
• Learn how to save money so will be prepared to handle future hardships.

Example – I plan to open a savings account so I can build an emergency fund to help cover unexpected expenses that may occur.

• Health Goals – Set health goals so you will live a long, enjoyable life. Take time to evaluate your diet, fitness levels, and family health history. Create health goals to:
• Modify your lifestyle to improve your overall health and well-being.
• Encourage daily meal planning and prep.
• Make time for daily exercise, meditation and yoga.
• Schedule your routine doctor visits.

Example – I plan my daily exercise and write it in my planner like any other appointment.

• Personal Development Goals – Throughout life, it is important to explore your personal gifts, talents and interests. Strive to improve your life and increase your personal growth by:
• Taking a class to learn a new skill or to strengthen your expertise.
• Joining a local group or club while pursuing a new hobby.
• Volunteering in your local community.

Example – If you love to cook or draw, sign up for a local class to improve your skillset.

• Spiritual Goals – Spend time feeding your spirit so you can live in line with your personal values. You can practice:
• Reading God’s Word, praying, and meditating.
• Self-reflection while reading inspirational books.
• Listening to positive and uplifting podcasts.

Example – I will schedule time to write in a gratitude journal every morning and night.

If you relax your mind and allow your dreams to be your wings, then your vision will come to pass. Don’t be afraid to DREAM BIG and know that you’re going to accomplish great things in life!

TIPS TO HELP YOU CREATE A 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.

Follow these important tips to create an awesome and 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.

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 2023 vision and goals today!

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 JOURNAL PROMPTS

Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway of grace. – Arianna Huffington

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes, and failures. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Ready, set, write!

• Define vision and goal in your own words. What kinds of words come to mind? Write them down, then reflect on them.
• Are you afraid of creating a vision for your life? If so, what are some of the things stopping you? Write them down and reflect on them often.
• Do you honestly believe in your 2023 vision and goals? Why or why not?
• After you complete this vision and goals process, do you plan on supporting it?
• Are you afraid of readjusting your goals throughout the year?
• In what other ways do you plan to make positive changes in your life?
• Have you ever created a vision board? If so, how did it help you fulfill your dreams and goals?

Let’s talk. How do you define vision and goal? Are you willing to set some realistic goals for yourself? How often do you focus on your vision?  Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!

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