Oh, Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream Board

It's not just a phenomenon. It's not just a fad. For many its a way of life... a way to envision and focus on what you want. Lately, Dream Boards, also known as Vision Boards, have become very popular. It could be due to the popularity of The Secret, Oprah's continued discussion around the importance of these visionary tools, or just the Average Joanne who places her goals on a wall that she come in contact with daily. Regardless, Vision Boards are becoming the norm as they are helping people attract their goals.

How?

Well, Jack Canfield co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, credits these boards to his successful career. In his guide, Key to Living the Law of Attraction, Canfield stated, "Visual images and pictures will stimulate your emotions, and your emotions are the vibrational energy that activates the Law of Attraction."

It's not magic or anything like that, so don't be afraid of it. It's simply a visionary tool that allows you to focus your energy and attract what you want. The purpose of the Vision Board is to attract your goals and dreams to your life by surrounding yourself with images of what you want to become, where you want to live, what you want to have, etc. It is a form of visualization - where you envision your dreams.

It's very simple to create. All you need are a few magazine cutouts, photos, pics from the internet - basically any image that speaks to you. You should also include some inspirational phrases, affirmations, etc. Take a look at my Vision Board. You'll notice a lot of fitness and athletic images. I even have an image of my blog in an E-Zine format. And of course I have an image of a home similar to the one my family will soon live in (That's actually Will Smith's house- but hey I can dream big. That's the purpose of the Dream Board).

There are a few alternatives to using boards. Some people use books, some create them online. Oprah actually has a desktop application where you can create your own Vision Board, making it more portable than using posterboard. Oprah's O Dream Board

Most importantly, have fun with it, and allow your Dream Board to change as you grow. Feel free to leave feedback or share your stories.