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Have you ever heard of the concept called creating “Dream Boards” or “Treasure Maps?” If not, then you are in for a treat. A Dream Board is a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life. Usually those dreams involve your entire life, and some of my clients use this concept to visualize their businesses! It becomes a first business plan for them.

An important concept to remember is not to “get stuck” on your dream boards. We all have plans for our future, but bear in mind that it is also important to watch the universe for signs of “its” plans for us. Otherwise, we may miss out on great opportunities!

To start you first have to dream or have an idea to commit yourself to, and then you will be able to make an effective plan. A Dream Board is a creative and fun tool to plan your desired future. To create a Dream Board follow these steps:

Step 1:

Purchase a large piece of paper such as oak tag or poster board in whatever color you like. Find four thumbtacks and glue or scotch tape.

Step 2:

Place a picture of you that you really enjoy looking at in the center of your board.

Step 3:

Cut out pictures that symbolize your dreams, goals, etc. and paste them on your board. You can always draw the pictures if you would like. Cannot draw perfectly? Draw it anyway! (If I can, you can.)

What are some of your dreams? Remember to include all areas of your life on your board: Career/Business, Relationships (self & others), Money, Recreation/Play, Health/Well Being, etc. Get specific. Be sure that you are really passionate about everything you place on your board. Remember, to locate pictures that are very descriptive because the more details you incorporate on your board, the greater your success can be!

Go for it! Enjoy it! Have fun!

…Tack it on the wall.

As your dreams continue to grow or change, keep adding to it…

Spend a few moments in front of it before you start day!

…Make it the last thing you look at before you go to sleep.

Special thanks to Edie Peirera-Hulbert for teaching me the concept of Dream Boards, and to Susan Ban Breathnach and Unity’s 4T Prosperity Program for expanding my knowledge.

©2005 Maria Marsala.

From Cut Through The B.S.Dream It! A No-Nonsense Guide To Help Individuals Find Their Ideal Career or Business. A soon to be released ebook that helps it’s readers to decide want they want to “be” professionally when they “grow up”! Available June 1, 2005 www.ElevatingYourBusiness.com