We've all heard the rush of media attention surrounding The Secret and how visualizing your goals can make them come true.

Well, I believe that it takes more than visualizing - you also have to do something about it. Even the Bible says "God helps those that help themselves."

So for the past few weeks I have been on the look out for things that represent my vision with the ultimate plan of creating a vision board.

They say that those things that get measured get done - so I figure the same holds true for goals: if I see it in front of me, I'll be more likely to achieve the life I desire.

I found, as I searched magazines and newspapers, that the things I desired were not things at all. With the exception of a vacation and a four-poster bed - the things I desired for my life were concepts, feelings and attitudes.

So this weekend I took time out to create my vision board. I gathered all the words and phrases and photos that I'd been collecting and realized that the poster size sheet wouldn't be large enough. So I used a presentation board. This photo is my vision board. It encompasses all walks of my life; business, family, spiritual and self.

I look forward to working toward a life that is reflective of my vision board.

I found an article on ezine articles that gives you some tips on putting together your own vision board.

And Jodee Bock over at You Already Know This Stuff wrote a posting on vision boards and shares a photo of her board.

If you have created a vision board - take a picture; write a post and then link back here so that we can all share.

Or consider joining in the Vision board experiment that Ellesse is conducting at Goal Setting college.

Be a visionary!

Deborah Chaddock Brown
Writer, Visionary