Now that you are sober, you need a vision, a plan that excites you, and a Sober Vision Board. What good is being sober if you are just going to be miserable and mundane? At first, I just wanted to get sober and dig myself out of the hole I was in. Next, I launched on a mission to get my old life back.
As I settled into my sober life and began learning that I could do things sober, I began diligently working towards getting back the life I had before I hit bottom when my alcohol was still manageable. In the process, it hit me.
My life NOW was BETTER than my old life.
Then….I had a major life shift. My engagement to another sober person abruptly ended, I quit my secure job I had been at for five years, moved, dropped most of my close friends (drinking friends) and found myself alone and in unfamiliar territory. But what that did is give me so much confidence after facing all of my fears and coming out of the life shift that I felt I could accomplish anything. What did I have to lose? So I started in on this journey of deeper self discovery, goal setting and figuring out what I REALLY wanted. I had a blank canvas, a fresh start and the world was mine for the taking.
Why you need a vision board
I created my first vision board, and everything on my board, I got. I am serious. Everything I wanted, manifested. I owe it all to my vision board. I read a book called The Answer by John Assaraf who was featured in the hit movie The Secret. He shared a story of how he made a vision board, put it away, and was unpacking at his new dream home when he found an old vision board. On it was THE EXACT home he bought! He had cut a picture of it out of a magazine and years later, purchased the same home. My mind was blown and right then, I created my first vision board.
So how do you create one? Below is a step by step guide on how to make a vision board.
1. Visualize What You Want
It should make you excited, motivated and inspired about the future!
Here is an example from Kathy:
I visualize myself as a sober, confident woman, waking up refreshed and energized early in the morning with no hangover, drinking coffee and going to yoga class. I am fit and love my body exactly the way it is.
I’m driving the car of my dreams to my dream job. When I leave work, I feel fulfilled and happy and I have helped people and made a difference and made money to be financially free and give back to others.
Questions to ask yourself: What are my values, dreams and goals? If time and money were not an issue, what would I do with my time?
2. Start Creating!
- Start with a guided meditation which you can find on Insight Timer or YouTube
- Write a Gratitude list
- Get in a positive headspace
- Play music that inspires you
- Make notes or a list of things you want to acquire or achieve. DO NOT put a timeline or you will get discouraged. It is really important to remove any limiting beliefs.
- Anything you put on your board should be a representation of who you want to be, what you want to do, and what you want to have.
- You can add photos, words of affirmations, or anything that inspires you
- I like to categorize my goals: Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Career, Relationships
- Buy one of these shadow boxes or get one at your local craft store. I recommend a shadow box so your pictures don’t tear or wear
4. Place Your Board Where You Can See It Daily
Having a physical vision board that was created and tangible is more powerful than a virtual one, however there is a great virtual board on Canva that I have used as well. Use your vision board everyday as a powerful visualization tool!
Manifestation, along with hard work will make achieving all of your dreams possible! Made a vision board? Drop a comment and let me know how it went!
xoxo
Lisa H
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