Depending on how in-depth you go with the creation and use of vision boards, you can do anything from a short event to a full weekend retreat. Let’s look at different ways to use vision boards as the focus of an event.
Steps
1. Parts.
There are three main parts to a vision board event. Preparing by brainstorming and outlining your goals, making the vision board, and learning about manifestation. The more time you have, the more in-depth you can go into each of these as well as providing supportive information. Keep this in mind as you read through the rest of the steps of this badge program. Jot down any notes that you need while doing so.
2. Outside class.
You and your participants can do some prep work outside class to make the time together shorter. These items include:
- Prepare materials to make boards beforehand
- Cut apart provided printables
- Email goal setting form and instructions before meeting
- Provide an example of visualization / manifesting to take home
- Provide prints of success stories
This would allow you to maximize the time you have together. What else might you be able to prepare / hand out for review outside of class time?
3. Printables.
You can find free printables online or you can make your own. Printables can be anything from items to include on your board to forms to fill out while doing goal setting. Any printables you intend for your audience to use away from the class should have detailed instructions.
4. Connect.
You might even want to include a way for them to connect you in case they have questions. Be sure to include how long it will take for you to comment back or, if providing a phone number, when you don’t want to be called. Personally, I stick to email because of my hectic and ever-changing schedule.
Formats
5. Single.
During single meetings, you want to maximize the time doing the part that your audience is most likely to need help with. If it’s the first time they’ve made a vision board, you’ll want to focus on that. If they’ve done it before, perhaps determining goals or the steps to manifestation are more important. Connect with your audience and determine what they need to learn. Maximize your time and plan your meeting.
6. Multiple.
You may determine to have multiple meetings. They need to be fairly close together or the audience may forget information to the point of not attending all the classes. Once a week for three weeks would allow you to cover the three main sections. A fourth meeting might be good for questions, answers and updates on how each person is doing. Using this method, determine what you might share at each class.
7. Day.
Another way to have class on a single day with a break in the middle. The morning can be spent determining goals and starting on the vision board itself. During the break, you can offer people additional craft time for those who don’t work as fast. You can also plan a brief time after the break (usually lunch time) to finish up. Then, in the afternoon go into manifestation and examples. This format works better if you have multiple instructors to give each other a break or to provide individual help to those who need it. Find someone who might be willing to do this with you. Discuss the possibilities.
8. Series.
Focusing on a goal a month sounds like a plan for people who don’t have a lot of time. A short intro meeting and creating your first board would be great when you start. Each month, creating a new board and then going into different points to refine your audience’s knowledge would allow you to go into more depth. Because of the repetitive nature of the class, you will reinforce their knowledge as well as allow everyone time to ask questions and share experiences.
Unlike the other formats mentioned, this would allow you to build a community for support as well. You might choose to do a set type of goal (finance, self-care, etc.) each month or allow everyone to choose their own if they are more experienced. Outline your meetings for a year including the supplemental information at each meeting and the format as it changes over the year to less goal-setting time and more sharing time.
9. Retreat.
This is the big one! A retreat is a lot of work. You might want to do it for a weekend or longer. Not only do you have to plan for class time, but a location, food, transportation and additional activities. You’ll want help planning. Find someone who has done one before for assistance / mentorship. In addition, you might choose some activities that support self-care and other popular goals. Start small with one or two people to test your ideas. When you’re confident that you’ve got it down, offer larger groups the opportunity.
10. No one way.
There is no one way to host a vision board class. You can mix any of the above to create your own event. Brainstorm the possibilities and what you want to teach. Determine what you will need and the format that works for you. Do a test run with 2 to 4 people and keep notes on your event.
11. Share.
Evaluate your event and ask your participants for feedback before they leave. Share your experiences leading a vision board class. Include your challenges and tips for making the event better. Mentor someone who wishes to also offer classes.
Supplements
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- Avery 2.5” round label printable, 12 up
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- Badge checklist
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- Evaluation worksheet for after your vision board event
Sites to Explore
- travelmamas.com/how-to-host-a-vision-board-party
- thatsprettypowerful.com/vision-night-how-to-host-a-vision-board-party
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GPyuyRSRvE
- www.emilynachazel.com/blog/2018/1/20/vision-board-workshop-recording
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