Building a 2024 Mood Board That Will Actually Come to Life
At some point we all get hit with the moment where we realize our metaphorical opportunity for change is coming- the new year!
When you think of mood boards or inspiration collages what biases do you have? Some people think it becomes a shrine to who they will never fully become, others might over work themselves to try to attain as much as possible, and most forget the true concept of a vision board- to envision the life you authentically want & are working towards.
KISS- Keep it Simple… (from Michael Scott). Goals and inspiration should be simple and tangible- the nitty gritty of what may change or develop over time is a part of life we cannot control. The more expectations we create, versus goals, the less likely we are going to attain what we hope to.
It’s not just about physical goals, but emotional & mental goals as well. A lot of the time when people create these vision boards it will have monetary, physical, or materialistic items on it; which is totally fine! But don’t forget to add how you want to feel, think, and be- in a more holistic sense as well.
Recognize what mini goals could help attain a bigger goal on your board- and add it. For example, maybe you want to go to Disneyland, and are hoping to get in better walking shape for time with your kids- add Disneyland and a picture of people walking to your board.
If you aren’t sure what to add, maybe talk to your therapist about creating a vision board in session! Or have a vision board making gathering with friends. Sometimes it helps to talk it out and have inspiration or ideas from others.
Mood boards are a great tool to understand more of what kind of life you want to create for yourself- and the great news is that we can change how we want to live at any point in our lives. So think deeply, and authentically about what YOU want for your life!
We would love to see what people come up with so please tag us @kogercounseling if you create a mood board for 2024!
All blog posts are generalized advice and should not be considered a form of medical or mental health advice. For personalized advice please connect with your personal mental health professional. 