Have your heard of vision boards and manifesting what you want? The fact that you put a thought or desire out into the universe enables it to become so. I know some people don’t believe this and prefer to think of good luck or bad luck being the driving force behind what comes to them. I believe that whatever we think or speak or dream can and does come to be. Our thoughts have an energy and thus they are born into reality once we express them be it through writing, prayer, or even spoken words.

A Harvard Business Study found that 3% of their graduates that wrote down their goals ended up earning 10 times as much as the other 97% added together. There is something to be said about making clear what we desire and how we will get there. Planning of course plays a big part in the success and writing it down makes it so much more real and attainable. Of course you must be prepared and do the work but by writing it or praying for it you are putting out into the universe this deep desire to reach a goal, get to somewhere or receive something. Remember you have to be ready to receive what you desire.

Vision boards are a popular way of putting onto paper the images that represent what you desire. This again is powerful. If your intentions are pure and clear things do begin to shift. I have used vision boards for several years now. Always pick images and inspiring words that cover all areas of your life, such as sections for career, family, wisdom, relationships, purpose, health, and wealth. Every year that I do this some of the exact images end up coming to be. When they happen, I smile to myself in amazement and say “That is exactly how I put it out there, thank you.”

What I am saying is when wanting something or setting goals make sure you know what you really want and don’t want. Be as specific as possible so you actually get it the way you desire. Watch the language you choose to use. For instance your can say, “I want to lose 5 pounds.” You do so and once it is achieved then you regain the 5 pounds. This happens often right? Why? Because when we lose something, we humans go find it again. But if you clarify the goal, change your language, and visualize the end result your success rate goes up ten fold. Instead envision and write down, ” I release 5 pounds and I see myself wearing my favourite pair of jeans, I feel healthier with lots of energy, and I keep up with my kids on our hikes.” If you visualize with details that relate to as many of your five senses as possible it makes it a more complete process. In this example, seeing what clothes will fit, how you’ll feel, and what you’ll be able to do due to the release of weight all help cement the vision helping it to become a reality. You may even chose a song to go along with a goal. It reminds you of your intention and the steps necessary to a make it so.

Be certain of what you want and don’t want. The universe has a sense of humour. It has happened on occasion that I have expressed what I want, “I want to live in Cochrane and have a view of the Rocky mountains.” Well I do live in Cochrane with a view of the Rockies. I got what I wanted but it is missing a few tiny details that I assumed were understood yet I never clarified my complete desire. It still is pretty sweet having the Rockies to wake up to every morning! Like I said before, be very clear and be careful what you wish for, you just might end up getting it word for word.

Have you used visualization to manifest a desire? How did that turn out for you? Please share in the comments below.

“Goals are like magnets. They’ll attract the things that make them come true.”                  

Tony Robbins