Reflections, Goal Setting and Vision Boards
Yearly Reflections
Can you believe we are already to the end the year? Not only is it the end of the year, it’s also the end of a decade!
Each year as we wrap up one year and head into another, I like to have my clients do some reflective journaling and to think back on what they liked about the past year as well as areas they may want to improve as we enter the new year.
Writing down business goals are good but what many find more effective is Vision boards, like collages, bullet journals, and planners, that are motivating and inspirational. Being intentional with your time helps to keep you on track. Keep reading to learn creative journal ideas for personal growth and goal setting. #Journaling #VisionBoard #BulletJournal #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #BusinessPlans
Goal Setting Journaling
When setting goals, I have three questions to help prompt you to look forward to your future and to put the good intentions out there of what you hope to accomplish in the coming weeks, months, and years. Ask yourself the following questions and actually write the answers down in your journal.
What are some things I would like to accomplish in the next 6 to 12 months?
What are some things I would like to accomplish in the next 3 to 5 years?
What are some things I would like to accomplish in the next 10+ years?
Allow yourself time to reflect on each one and write down your thoughts. There is no such thing as a wrong answer to any of these questions, and the idea is to actually put your goals down on paper so you have a way to look back on them as the year progresses.
Vision Boards Journaling
Once you have written down your goals in your journal, you could turn those goals into a vision board journal. If you’re not familiar with vision boards, basically it is a visual representation of things you would like to accomplish in your life. It’s a great way to create a visual reminder of all of the things that are on your list of goals, and there are so many ways to create a vision board.
So you have your business goals in mind but have you figured out a way to make them happen? Are you in need of some thought-provoking ideas of how to turn your dreams into reality? Be intentional with your time and check out my 8 ways to set yourself up for success. #Journaling #VisionBoard #BulletJournal #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #BusinessPlans
Some vision board techniques include:
Write your goals on colorful paper and arrange on a poster board
Use stickers, markers, scrap booking supplies, and whatever else you want to make it your own.
Make a bullet journal list of all your goals.
Keep it simple and just write things down or type up on your computer.
Cut pictures out of magazines
Places you’d like to travel
Items you may want to purchase
Images that inspire you
Quotes you love
If you are interested in created a vision board but don’t know where to start or how to do it on your own. I offer 1:1 coaching to help. As a special kickoff, I’m offering 60 minute vision board planning sessions for a huge discount to help get you started. I love being able to help guide you to living your best life, and having a vision board can be such a powerful part of this process!
Pick a Word for Your Year
The process of picking your word is a unique experience, and I would love to help guide you to find yours. This can also be a way to anchor your goals and vision for the year. If you’d like to schedule a time to talk about your word for the year, I’ll guide you through the process, then I’ll create your bracelet, necklace or keychain with love, so you’ll have it to carry with you forever.
I still remember first seeing the What’s Your Word? #MyIntent jewelry show up on social media a few years ago, and I loved that there was a way to carry your word/theme with you everywhere you go. I just knew I had to buy one for myself and then that led to me wanting to be able to help others pick their word. It felt like a natural extension of the coaching and consulting work I do with my clients, and anyone wanting to get their new What’s Your Word? MyIntent bracelet, necklace or keychain from me can get in on my kickoff special discount and save 20%.
Relationship Reset Workshop
Maybe part of your goal is to get your relationship back on track, and I am in the process of launching my Relationship Reset Coaching Workshop.
I have taken my clinical skills and created an online workshop course that you can go through at your own pace in the privacy of your own home or where ever you would like to consume this content. I have taken everything I’ve learned about couples, sex and relationships and created this course for you.
What Do You Get
Basically, you get a crash course in all the things we would talk about and go through in about 9 therapy sessions all in an online course workshop format.
There are videos, activities, assessments, the option to have 1:1 coaching with me directly, and you get all of this at a cost much lower than you would pay per session with me in individual appointments.
Course Description Details
You’ll get access to weekly teaching videos with me and access to the corresponding materials with each new video.
Learn about your tendencies, strengths and DISC profiles to see and understand how they show up in your relationship.
Learn about and understand The 5 Love Languages and how to best give and receive love in your relationship.
Learn about and understand the concept of Imago therapy and how the images you project on your partner can set up unrealistic expectations or patterns that are unhealthy.
Learn to deal with expectations and how to handle the cognitive dissonance that occurs when expectations are not met and you’re left with an expectation hangover.
Understand boundaries and how to set them in your relationship.
Create a relationship vision to help you get on and stay on the track you want in your relationship with a shared goal.
Develop clearer communication patters to ensure the message you are trying to send is the message you are actually sending.
Create fair rules for fighting plan so things are actually accomplished when you are not on the same page.
Create a plan for how to handle sex and intimacy in your relationship.
Discuss the importance of individual and relationship self-care.
Get direct 1:1 sessions with me.
30 minute meeting prior to workshop beginning.
30 minute meeting with each member of the couple
30 minute wrap up meeting after the workshop is complete.
The Relationship Reset workshop goes live on February 1, and as a kickoff special I’m discounting it to the lowest prices you’ll ever see. After this first round, prices will go back to normal, so you will want to sign up ASAP!
After completing this course, you will also have the option to continue with 1:1 sessions for a discounted rate! This is the gift that keeps on giving as you’ll get the resources you need to have the relationship you want!
You can also find it and all my other courses on my Work with Me page. As soon as I get notice you’ve signed up, I’ll reach out to schedule your initial video call with me! I can’t wait to help you reset your relationship and get things back on track! Let’s do this!
Coaching and Consulting
As I mentioned, I’m in the process of creating a number of new coaching and consulting programs, groups, workshops and courses. I will also be offering 1:1 coaching services for people looking to live their best life and to feel less stuck by their current circumstances. I you are interested in having an initial consultation with me, I’d love to grab a quick phone call with you to see if we are a good fit. Send me an email lindsay@lindsaywalden.com and we will set up a time to chat!
So you know what you want to achieve but do you know how to get there? Sometimes to make significant changes in your business or personal life, you need some help with accountability, planning, and most of all, clarity in how to get there. If this is you, click to read more. #CoachCrate #BusinessCoach #VisionBoard #BulletJournal #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #BusinessPlans
Work with Me
If you are interested in setting up an appointment for therapy, life coaching, or consulting or if you would like more information about starting the process of setting goals, vision planning, selecting your own word of the year or joining my Relationship Reset workshop, you can call my office directly at 314-485-9189 or feel free to send me a message. My direct email address is lindsay@lindsaywalden.com and you can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more life and relationship tips!
Coach Crate
I cannot speak highly enough about Coach Crate. This monthly subscription service has helped me stay regular with my own self-care in so many ways, and I would love to have you join me on the Coach Crate adventure. It would make a great addition to the other work you are doing to live your best life.
January is all about habits and creating routines that work for you not against you. If you sign up with my link, you can save money on your first order by using the code FIRSTBOX at checkout! I stalk my mailbox waiting it to arrive each month, and I know you’ll love it as much as I do!
Therapy Thoughts with Lindsay Podcast
Each new podcast episode is uploaded to my Therapy Thoughts Podcast Blog on the website Thursday afternoons at 2:00pm CST, and then it is shared to all the podcasting sites from there. It is also available on the Apple iTunes podcast site. You can subscribe, so you will never miss an episode!
If you want to check out last week’s Episode 19, here is the link.
I really am so grateful to all of you for your continued support, and I hope you’ll tune in this Thursday for Episode 20. Remember to make sure that you are following all my social media platforms so will know when each new episode is available. And, make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel, so you will be able to watch the episodes once we start recording them on video as well as audio!
