The Right Way To Create A Vision For Your Life

One of the most effective yet underrated strategies for achieving the life of your dreams is creating a compelling vision. Look at it like the concept of a compass that can act as a source of guidance to help you make the best decisions and right choices that propel you towards your best life. A vision provides a destination to keep you travelling on the right road. So even if you go off track or get lost, you can rest and return on the right track.

But where do you begin? How do you create a good vision that adds value to your life? This article will list down some insights from life coaching experts on the right way to create a vision for your life.

Begin With What Do You Want

Answering what you want in life may sound deceptively simple, but it is tricky to answer them precisely. Likewise, allowing yourself to explore your deepest passion may look confusing and frightening at times. Still, it is important to remind yourself that a life of fulfilment doesn't happen by luck or chance but by proper design alone.

Begin by asking yourself questions that can provoke and help you discover what you want in life. Here are some questions that can help:

• What are the things that matter in your life?
• What would you like to have more of in your life?
• What do you want to achieve in your career, aside from money?
• What are your untold passions and dreams?
• What can double joy and happiness in your life?
• What do you want your life to be surrounded with?
• What are the types of qualities you would like to develop?
• What are the issues you care more about in your life?
• What are the things you want to accomplish before you die?
• What legacy would you like to leave behind?

Describe How Your Best Life Looks Like

Try to describe what your ideal life looks like in detail. Let yourself freely dream, imagine, and create a vivid picture. If you find it difficult to envision your life 20 or 30 years from now, then start small. Picture how you want your life to look 5 or 3 years down the line by setting aside preconceived notions. A few promote to get you started here can be asking these questions assuming you are living in the future:

• What have you accomplished so far?
• How do you feel about yourself?
• What kind of people are in your life? How do you feel about them?
• What does your ideal day look like?
• Where are you now? Where do you live? Specify what city, state, or country, type of community, house or apartment, style and atmosphere.
• Are you with another person, a group of people, or are you by yourself?
• How are you dressing? Has your dressing style changed?
• What's your state of mind? Are you happy, sad, or content?
• What does your physical body look like? How do you feel about that?
• Does your life now make you smile and feel more fulfilled than it was? If it doesn't, dig deeper and dream bigger.

Plan Ahead

You would have probably heard that a dream without a plan is only a wish. The same applies to your vision. Identifying your vision is only the first step towards achieving it. To make it work, you need to plan.

Start by looking at the gap between where you are now and what you need to do to get to the life you envision. It may seem difficult, but it's achievable, step-by-step. Keep in mind the concept of smart goals and strategic planning. One of the best things to make this easy is to find a life coach and get professional assistance. They can provide their expertise and experience in helping you plan a practical and achievable plan that aligns with your vision.

Don't be surprised if your answers to the questions you asked when creating your vision and the resulting plan change. It's normal for the best life you envision, i.e. vision, to change with time. For now, it is important to trust, set goals, take steps towards achieving them, and trust the process.