Vision Boards & Master Minds

Guest Contributor: Debbie Lousberg
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One of the most fun and rewarding exercises in a class I'm facilitating this summer was that of making Vision Boards. The group brought in magazines, poster board, scissors and glue and we set off to work individually on finding images of the life we want to create for ourselves. At the end of class, we shared the pictures we'd found to attach to our boards. Here's where once again, I realized what power there is in a group of like minds. Not only did the group members explain their boards, their intentions and dreams, but also garnered the support of each member by asking for feedback and support in reaching their goals. Now, every class, we bring our boards in to show what we've added and talk about how much closer we're moving toward the dreams reflected on the Vision Boards. While getting to know each other better and without realizing we were doing it, this class on success building tools became a Master Mind group.

So, really, who better to share this very personal type of visual exercise with than your Master Mind group? Make sure everyone is in agreement, of course, and that it serves the purpose of the group. For instance, in my business Master Mind group, we share our monthly and quarterly goals and action steps needed to reach them. We do not, however, have the opportunity to cut and paste visual images of these plans, nor is that the focus of our meetings. But in another group or as an outside exercise, what a powerful way to state our goals, share with others to gain their understanding of our intentions, then have them support us in achieving them.

Yes, a little different approach, and "outside the box" of usual business oriented groups, but worthwhile, fun, rewarding and powerful all at the same time. Happy Visioning!