Entrepreneuress 101: How to create a stylish & successful vision board

Most of you know, I am all about living your best life and making each day better. Last week, one of my coaching clients called me in a panic and said to me "Ashlina, all of these great opportunities are coming my way, but none of them are the ones that I really want. What am I doing wrong?" After a bit of conversation we realized, she needed to GET CLEAR ON HER VISION. She knew she wanted a successful business, but she never really visualized "how" she wanted to get there. Learn more about my coaching services here. 

I've taken a ton of personal development/business development courses and the secret for everyone it seems, including me, is making vision boards! Writing your dreams + visions down works too. I am a more visual person, so whatever works for you best but I think Visualizing is key! I had a chalkboard that I was writing my visions and reminders on but after my conversation with my client I decided to take it up a level and make a huge vision board for my bedroom.

Tips for a successful vision board:

Know what you are after. Think about what your dream life/business/home/relationship would look like and stick to images that represent you living your best life. Seek out to find beautiful images to represent what that looks like for you.

Be specific. If you want a book deal, say what type of book, who would publish it, how long it would be, how much you would make from it, etc.

Connect with your images. Only select images that make you smile and represent what makes you come alive. I say dream bigger and more beautiful than you think you deserve or want. You will be looking at this board every day, create something that makes you truly shine! and make it stylish!

*empty vintage frame. I found mine at a local thrift store for $45, so hit up your local Goodwill

*geometric cork board panels- I think this pattern is pretty cool

*gold scissors - love the antique shape of these

*gold map tacks - i used these for extra glamour

Have any of you had a successful story of a vision board, leave a comment and tell me all about it. I love to hear these stories. I've had a few pretty amazing stories from clients in the past. Need some coaching? Check me out here.

IF YOU WANT HELP CREATING A VISION BOARD THAT WORKS, DOWNLOAD MY GUIDE. . .

Entrepreneuress 101: playing catch up...

Oh, Monday. You're here already!? Sometimes after traveling I'm exhausted and while I'd love to take the day off and recharge, I've got to rally and get things done. I have several assignments to be checked off the list by Friday. Not to mention, I have my niece staying with me all week, and while I am over the moon about it I have a completely new found appreciation for moms, especially working moms. Balancing her on my hip, while shopping for art and fabrics, oy vey. So, I've decided this week, I'm doing it. I'm ordering myself a Nespresso machine to make my coffee life THAT much easier in the morning. Nespresso has a super classy look while also having an amazing selection of coffee. I think I'm going to order the sampler box and try them all. I may also have to break out my amazing espresso set, finally.

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kristina dam

I love this chic little vignette of a nespresso maker & cool Krisitna Dam print. Love the black and white style. I think they just make kitchens that much more organized and stylish looking.

Also for you all, I found this article on Entrepreneur with tons of great infographics for working smarter, not harder, which many of you working gals may find interesting...

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