Vision Boards - Should I or Shouldn't I Create Them?

I have to admit, I read The Secret and watched the movie. I haven't decided if I should be embarrassed by this. Afterwards, I worked on creating a Vision Board...or I should say I created FIVE Vision Boards. I may have gotten a bit carried away. Let me start at the beginning.

I have mentioned my love of the podcast By the Book. One of the books they did was The Secret. I also got my best friend, Megan, hooked on the podcast. Together, we decided to read the book and create our own Vision Boards.

A Vision Board is a place to gather pictures and words together to manifest your thoughts. It's basically just a way to put the Law of Attraction into action.

So, how did I end up with five boards?

It all started out innocently with one board, the one above. I went through magazines since I had a ton of old ones stacked up (which I finally was able to read and recycle). Even though I had so many magazines, I didn't have the pictures I wanted to add. I started doing a Google search for things that would pop into my mind. I printed out so many pictures that I began grouping them by similar themes. The board above is my personal board. It's my way of showing myself as calm and relaxed while being tough (Hello, Wonder Woman).  There just wasn't enough room for everything I wanted to include. 

This led me to creating different boards about various areas of my life. I want to focus on creating more money and resources as a Teacherpreneur (teacher entrepreneur), improving my love life (nonexistent right now), traveling (already have my first vacation booked this summer), and creating a home (which I will hopefully buy later this year).

Overall, I really enjoyed the process. I like to look at my boards and envision how things are going and will be in the future. I think if you are crafty or are open to the possibility of Vision Boards, then these are for you. If not, maybe pass. They are time consuming to make. so, what do you think?

Do you have a Vision Board?

Do you think others should have one?

Book Picks - The Six

I love to read! I could spend the day, everyday, reading! Because of my healthy obsession, I have decided that, every once in a while, I would share a Book Pick - a recommendation that I think others should read. Here's my first one - The Six by Anni Taylor. 

Disclaimer: I have links to Amazon in here that will cost nothing for you to click on but will earn me a few cents.

This was a recommendation by a coworker of mine. She hadn't even finished the book before sharing it with others. By the way, it was recommended to her too.

Backing in up, let me explain this book. It's a psychological thriller. A young mother with a gambling addiction and huge debt is offered a chance to earn all the money she needs if she takes part in a one week recovery program with different challenges. She agrees and that's where the story gets interesting!

I spent all of last Sunday laying in bed reading this book. I was so frustrated when I had to take a break and charge my Kindle since I wanted to continue the story. It definitely had me guessing along the way!

Normally I do not read psychological thrillers because they get in my head a little too much. I think I enjoyed this book so much because while it did get into my head, it wasn't so disturbing that I lost sleep.

Like this book or hate it. What's your verdict?

What books would you recommend?

Podcasts - Personal Development, The Easy Way

I am obsessed with podcasts! These are my go to when I get tired of listening to the radio, and I do not want complete silence. Here are some of my favorite podcasts!

By the Book - While the ladies in this podcast follow a self-help book for two weeks and report on it, this is not a self-help podcast. This is more of a hilarious book review. I laugh out loud in each episode. I know that I look like a crazy person when I go for a walk and listen to this one since I am always laughing. I accept that. It's worth it.

Side Hustle School - This is a daily podcast that teaches listeners lessons in starting their own side hustle (work outside your normal job). I find this podcast to be motivating to me to try my own business. Right now, my main side hustle is creating teacher resources for the classroom. This podcast is always helping me think of new things I can try.

Happier with Gretchen Rubin - I enjoyed reading The Happier Project and stumbled across her podcast. Anything that can make my days a little happier is worth trying. I have picked up quite a few tips from this podcast including the inspiration behind my first blog post, 18 for 2018. (Related podcast - Happier in Hollywood)

Stuff You Should Know - I like knowing random bits of trivia. This podcast focuses on different topics and takes a deep dive into them. 

These are just a few of my favorites. I listen to so many more! It's a great way to build your personal development, the easy way.

What are your favorite podcasts?