ACTIVITY: Vision Board
Purpose
• A Vision Board is a collage of images and words that that you
should display in a prominent place to remind you WHY you do ESTIMATED TIME
what you do every day; images and words that spark your
motivation and remind you of your values, goals, or dreams. It
could also be filled with things that inspire you or leave you
feeling happy.
60 minutes
MATERIALS
Instructions:
• Have participants write down everything they can think of that Required:
brings them joy (as many things as possible on a white board or A. 11x18 Cardstock or
individually). mini poster boards
• Use the Values handout (attached) and have participants circle
the values that are most important to them. B. Old magazines or cut
• Read the “List of questions to spark mental images” handout out words/ images
(attached). They may jot down their answers to some or all of from internet
the questions to spark some ideas in their mind. C. Glue sticks
• Have images/words cut from old magazines and/or images you
D. Scissors
provide from the internet that bring to mind things that make
them smile, feel motivated or inspired. Optional:
• Have participants glue those images and words to a poster board
and hang the board in a prominent area where they can see it A. White Board
every day. B. Note paper
• Feel free to add to your vision board periodically.
• Remind them to take time to reflect on their board when they C. Values Handout
are feeling stressed or need to remember what is important to D. Markers
them.
Discussion Questions/ Key Points
• In times of stress, it is important to remember WHY you are doing what you do. What
motivates you? How do you remember what’s really important in your life?
• What brings you JOY?
• What are your VALUES?
• What are your Personal Commandments? (see Sources below for more information)
Follow-up
1. What did you enjoy most about the activity?
2. Where did you display your Vision Board?
3. When do you reflect on your Vision Board?
4. How do you feel when you look at your Vision Board?
Sources/ More
Information
See also – What Brings You Joy activity; Personal Commandments activity located on the
[Link]/resiliency website. Contact Sheri Phillips at [Link]@[Link] for a sample
PowerPoint presentation.
See handout attachments.
List of Values
Acceptance Fun Open-Mindedness
Achievement Generosity Openness
Adventure Grace Peace
Altruism/Helping Gratitude Philanthropy
Others Honesty Play/ Playfulness
Attentiveness Hopefulness Positivity
Balance Humor Reason/Logic
Beauty Independence Reliability
Caring Integrity Respect
Charity Introspection Responsibility
Compassion Joy Self-control
Connection Justice Spirituality/Faith
(Connecting Selflessness
w/others) Kindness
Knowledge Stability/Security
Competence
Leadership Support
Courage
Learning and Teamwork
Creativity
Growth Thoughtfulness
Curiosity
Love Transparency
Determination
Loyalty Trustworthiness
Discipline
Modesty Wisdom
Empathy
Nature Wonder
Friendliness (Appreciation of) Work
Friendship
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Questions to spark
mental images
What are my strengths?
What are my short-term goals and long-term goals?
Who matters most to me?
What do I like to do for fun?
What new activities am I interested in or willing to try?
What are my values? What do I believe in?
If I could have one wish, it would be ___________________
Where do I feel safest?
What or who gives me comfort?
If I wasn’t afraid, I would ______________________
What is my proudest accomplishment?
Am I a night owl or an early bird?
What do I like about my job?
What do I do to show myself self-compassion and self-care?
What am I passionate about?
What is my happiest memory?
What do my dreams tell me?
What is my favorite book? Movie? Band? Color? Animal?
What am I grateful for?
When I’m feeling down, I like to_________________________