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The Complete Vision Board Kit

The Complete Vision Board Kit

Using the Power of Intention and Visualization to Achieve Your Dreams
by John Assaraf 2008 128 pages
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1. Visualize Your Dreams to Make Them Reality

"Thoughts become things."

The power of imagination. Visualization is the practice of creating a clear, vivid mental image of your desired future. By consistently focusing on these images, you train your brain to recognize opportunities and take actions that align with your goals. This process activates your reticular activating system (RAS), which filters information and brings relevant opportunities to your attention.

Scientific backing. Recent neuroscience discoveries support the effectiveness of visualization. The concept of neuroplasticity shows that our brains can create new neural pathways throughout our lives. By repeatedly visualizing your goals, you strengthen the neural connections associated with those outcomes, making them more likely to manifest in reality.

Examples of successful visualization:

  • Jim Carrey writing himself a $10 million check before achieving that level of success
  • Athletes mentally rehearsing their performances before competitions
  • Entrepreneurs like Thomas Watson of IBM envisioning their companies' future success

2. Create a Vision Board to Focus Your Intentions

"A vision board is really nothing but a story in pictures. It's the story of your life—of the life you want."

Tangible representation of dreams. A vision board is a collage of images, words, and symbols that represent your goals and aspirations. By creating a visual representation of your desires, you provide a constant reminder of what you're working towards. This helps maintain focus and motivation throughout your journey.

How to create a vision board:

  1. Gather magazines, printouts, and meaningful objects
  2. Select images that resonate with your goals and dreams
  3. Arrange and glue items on a poster board or cork board
  4. Place the board where you'll see it daily

Types of vision boards:

  • "I Know Exactly What I Want" Board: Specific images of desired outcomes
  • Opening and Allowing Board: More general, inspiring images
  • Theme Board: Focused on a particular aspect of life or project

3. Harness the Power of Affirmations and Positive Thinking

"For as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."

Rewire your brain. Affirmations are positive statements that, when repeated consistently, can help reshape your beliefs and thought patterns. By consciously choosing empowering thoughts, you can override limiting beliefs and create a more supportive mental environment for achieving your goals.

Effective affirmation techniques:

  • State affirmations in the present tense
  • Use positive language (avoid negatives like "don't" or "not")
  • Make them specific and personal
  • Infuse them with emotion and feeling
  • Repeat them daily, especially upon waking and before sleep

Examples of powerful affirmations:

  • "I am confident and capable in all areas of my life."
  • "Wealth flows to me easily and abundantly."
  • "I attract positive, supportive relationships into my life."

4. Meditate Daily to Imprint Your Goals on Your Subconscious

"The subconscious mind never does that: it deals only in the now."

Access your inner power. Regular meditation helps quiet the conscious mind and allows deeper access to the subconscious. By combining meditation with visualization and affirmations, you can more effectively imprint your goals and desires onto your subconscious mind, which then works tirelessly to bring them into reality.

Simple daily meditation practice:

  1. Find a quiet, comfortable space
  2. Sit in a relaxed but upright position
  3. Focus on your breath for 5-10 minutes
  4. Visualize your goals and repeat affirmations
  5. Practice gratitude for what you already have

Benefits of meditation for goal achievement:

  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Improves focus and concentration
  • Enhances creativity and problem-solving abilities
  • Increases self-awareness and emotional regulation

5. Take Inspired Action Towards Your Vision

"The 'what' must come first."

Balance vision with action. While visualization and positive thinking are powerful tools, they must be coupled with inspired action to bring your dreams into reality. The key is to focus on the "what" (your desired outcome) rather than obsessing over the "how" (the specific steps to get there).

Strategies for taking inspired action:

  • Break larger goals into smaller, manageable steps
  • Pay attention to intuitive nudges and opportunities
  • Cultivate a growth mindset and embrace challenges
  • Surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people
  • Celebrate small wins along the way

Examples of inspired action:

  • Networking with professionals in your desired field
  • Learning new skills relevant to your goals
  • Taking calculated risks and stepping out of your comfort zone

6. Cultivate Gratitude to Attract More Abundance

"Gratitude is the natural state of the fulfilled human being."

Shift your focus. Practicing gratitude helps align your mindset with abundance rather than scarcity. By appreciating what you already have, you create a positive emotional state that attracts more good things into your life. This principle is rooted in the Law of Attraction, which suggests that like attracts like.

Incorporating gratitude into your daily routine:

  • Keep a gratitude journal, listing 3-5 things you're thankful for each day
  • Express appreciation to others regularly
  • Practice mindfulness to savor positive experiences
  • Create a "gratitude vision board" showcasing things you're grateful for

Benefits of a gratitude practice:

  • Increases overall happiness and life satisfaction
  • Improves relationships and social connections
  • Reduces stress and negative emotions
  • Enhances resilience in the face of challenges

7. Apply Visualization to All Areas of Life: Health, Wealth, and Relationships

"The image always precedes the physical reality—always."

Holistic approach to success. Visualization techniques can be applied to improve various aspects of your life, including physical health, financial abundance, and personal relationships. By creating clear mental images of your desired outcomes in each area, you set the stage for positive change.

Applications of visualization:

  • Health: Imagine your body healing and becoming stronger
  • Wealth: Visualize financial abundance and career success
  • Relationships: Picture ideal interactions and connections with others

Examples of visualization success stories:

  • Athletes using mental rehearsal to improve performance
  • Patients using guided imagery to support healing processes
  • Entrepreneurs visualizing business growth and success

8. Trust the Process and Stay Open to Possibilities

"There are miracles with your name on them, miracles you were designed to go out and make happen—miracles just waiting for you to heed their call and dare to take the journey to achieve them."

Embrace the journey. While it's important to have a clear vision of your goals, it's equally crucial to remain open to unexpected opportunities and paths. Trust that the universe will respond to your intentions in ways you may not have anticipated, often leading to even better outcomes than you initially imagined.

Strategies for maintaining trust and openness:

  • Practice patience and persistence
  • Cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder
  • Learn from setbacks and adjust your approach as needed
  • Remain flexible and adaptable in your goals
  • Celebrate synchronicities and "coincidences" along the way

Examples of unexpected manifestations:

  • Finding a dream job through a chance encounter
  • Discovering a new passion or talent while pursuing another goal
  • Meeting a life partner in an unexpected place or circumstance

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Review Summary

3.85 out of 5
Average of 100+ ratings from Goodreads and Amazon.

The Complete Vision Board Kit receives positive reviews for its practical, scientific approach to creating vision boards. Readers appreciate the inspiring success stories and easy-to-understand instructions. The book's average rating is 3.85 out of 5 based on 114 reviews. Some readers find it a quick, powerful read with helpful implementation steps. However, one reviewer noted the lack of pictures in the e-book version, which is disappointing for a visually-oriented topic.

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About the Author

John Assaraf is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and business growth expert with over 25 years of experience. He has authored two New York Times bestsellers and appeared in "The Secret" movie. Assaraf has built four multimillion-dollar companies and founded OneCoach to help small business owners increase their success. He frequently appears on television shows and in various media outlets to share his expertise on achieving success in life and business. Assaraf's approach combines spirituality, entrepreneurship, and personal development. He resides in Southern California and is passionate about making a positive impact on others' lives through his work and teachings.

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