I remember as kids that our parents would seasonally buy us four kids a large puzzle to work on… together. (This may have been their subtle way to promote sibling collaboration and teamwork, not sure!) I do know, that even though putting together a 1000-piece scenic picture puzzle on the surface appears to be very altruistic and an enjoyable activity, my sibs and I always found a way to make jigsaw puzzling a competitive sport. We would race to find the corner and edge pieces and then things would slow down as the inner pieces became more difficult to place. Being the one who put in the final piece, well, was the piece de resistance! (Somehow, there always seemed to be four missing pieces that we swore none of us were hiding…)
Having a vision for your life is a lot like a completed jigsaw puzzle. A clear picture of where you want to go in your life can alleviate unplanned detours, missing pieces, and frustration!
What is a Vision for Your Life?
Having a Vision for your life is creating a clear picture for yourself of what you want your life to look like, beginning from now and into your future. Your vision includes a clear sense of purpose, where you are going, who you want to be, as well as who you would like to surround yourself with.
A Vision is Not…
A Vision is not simply setting and reaching short term goals or tackling problems as they come along. It’s creating a plan of short-, mid- and long-term goals as key steppingstones to accomplish the vision for your life.
“You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.” Alvin Toffler
How do I Create a Vision for My Life?
First, it’s important to set aside blocks of time for solid reflection and introspection. A clear vision of where you want to be in one, two, or even five years needs time to incubate and formulate in your mind! This process can be done in a one “vision” designated day or blocks of time over several weeks.
Then, begin to develop a clear picture of your future by considering these questions:
What is most important to you?
Who do you want to be?
What are your strengths, skills, and talents?
What is your personality?
Who do you want to be surrounded by?
What do you want to be surrounded by?
What deserves your time?
Visioning First, Goals Second
Once you have completed your vision process, then you can create the goals you need to get you to your vision. Some possible goal categories to consider:
-Financial
-Career
-Relationships
-Personal Life
-Spiritual
-Recreation
As you can see, creating a clear picture of what you want your life to be, will take time, deep reflection, and commitment to the process. It is a worthwhile exercise; ask any successful person!
If you are excited about creating a clear vision for your life, coaching may be a great fit for you! Contact Carol for a complimentary phone call to discuss your vision and life goals.
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