Episode 16: Creating a Vision Board for Life Goals

Why Vision Boards Matter

The Power of Visualization

Science shows that the brain reacts to visualization similarly to real experiences.

Studies on athletes and high achievers show that visualizing success helps the brain create neural pathways that support achieving goals.

When we see our dreams daily, we start making subconscious decisions to bring them to life.

Success Stories & Personal Examples

Oprah, Jim Carrey, and Steve Harvey have all publicly shared how vision boards helped them.

I’ll share my own experience: How a vision board helped me align my life around my dreams for my family, my business, and my personal growth.

The Difference Between Intention-Setting & Passive Dreaming

A vision board is not magic—it won’t work if you don’t put in the action.

The key is pairing visualization with action steps.

Think of it like planting seeds: You still have to water them!

Preparing for Your Vision Board

Setting Intentions: Clarity Before Creativity

Before we jump into creating, we need clarity.

Take a few minutes to reflect on these questions:

What are my top 3-5 life goals for this year?

How do I want to feel in my daily life? (Successful, peaceful, strong, joyful?)

What kind of legacy do I want to build?

What are some dreams I’ve been afraid to speak out loud?

Gathering Materials

Physical Vision Board: Poster board, scissors, glue, magazines, printouts, affirmations, and personal photos.

Digital Vision Board: Canva, Pinterest, or Google Slides (great for keeping your board on your phone).

Other key elements:

Inspirational quotes that align with your mindset shift.

Action words like "Thrive," "Create," or "Build."

Images that evoke emotions tied to your goals.

Building Your Vision Board

Choosing the Right Format

Physical board: Ideal for hands-on creativity, hanging in a visible place.

Digital board: Perfect if you travel a lot or want easy access on your phone.

Breaking Down the Board Into Categories

Organize your board by life areas:

Career & Entrepreneurship

What’s your dream job or business?

What kind of work environment do you want?

Example images: A home office setup, a networking event, an inspiring workspace.

Family & Relationships

How do you want to show up in your relationships?

What kind of family moments do you want to create?

Example images: Quality time with kids, date nights, family vacations.

Health & Well-being

What’s your ideal self-care routine?

What physical or mental health goals do you have?

Example images: Yoga, healthy meals, workout routines, peaceful nature spots.

Personal Growth & Spirituality

Books you want to read, skills you want to learn.

Mindset shifts, spiritual goals.

Example images: A bookshelf, a meditation space, a prayer journal.

Finances &...

Episode 15: Crafting Your Vision Board for Life Goals – A Blueprint for Success

Why Vision Boards Matter

The psychology behind visualization and manifestation

How a vision board keeps you aligned with your goals

Success stories of people who achieved goals through vision boards

The difference between intention-setting and passive dreaming

Preparing for Your Vision Board

Setting intentions: Clarity before creativity

Questions to ask yourself before starting:

What are my top 3-5 life goals?

How do I want to feel in different areas of my life?

What legacy do I want to create?

Gathering materials: Magazines, printouts, affirmations, quotes, and visuals

Building Your Vision Board

Physical vs. digital vision boards – choosing the best fit

Breaking it down into categories:

Career & Entrepreneurship

Family & Relationships

Health & Well-being

Personal Growth & Spirituality

Finances & Lifestyle

The role of affirmations and action words

Making It Work – Daily Connection & Action

Where to place your vision board for maximum impact

Rituals to reinforce your vision (morning reflections, journaling, etc.)

Taking aligned action: How to use your vision board to set monthly goals

Overcoming doubt and staying motivated

Listener Engagement

Personal challenge: Create and share your vision board with the community

Encouragement to revisit and update your board throughout the year

Holidays come with both joys and challenges and we will share a few tips to support our journey during busy seasons. In the moment we can choose how to navigate the holidays and bring more joy into our busy lives.

Today’s Episode Overview:

Setting the pace for how we want to engage during stressful times

Choosing joy in our everyday lives

We have a choice in every matter

How does it feel in my own body? Is it bringing me joy?

Set boundaries for how you want to interact during stressful times.

PART 1

Strategies to connect with family members who are out of town.

Virtual celebrations

Virtual postcards

Write letters

Mail gifts

Door Dash delivery

Prioritizing your self care

How much sleep do you need?

What brings you joy?

Setting up a puzzle for all to enjoy

Journaling

Mindfulness in activities

Closing Thoughts

Reflection: Being mindful of how

Call to Action:

What actions are you taking during the holidays, to support yourself? Make a list of your activities and new things to try like Hosting a friendsgiving event. Having a Charcuterie board party. What will you try this year?

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey

December Daily - Ali Edwards

https://aliedwards.com/december-daily

December Pause - Liz Lamoreux

https://www.lizlamoreux.com/here-december-pause

211 Helpline - Oklahoma

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/library/resources/oklahomard211.html

Therapy for Black Girls

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

You can learn more about Kelly's expertise here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

Thanks for listening!

This episode is all about the connections we make with ourselves during the holidays, personally and in the community. What is it to explore the emotions involved in celebrating the holidays? We will delve into the connections to family during a time of celebration and fellowship with those around us. Home for the Holidays is all about filling our lives with the things that matter most and the people we share them with.

Today’s Episode Overview:

What is home for the holiday?

A place to rest and be comfy with those we love and share life with.

Home

A physical place

A sense of well-being we create

The people we share life with

The experiences we share with those we care about

Honoring family traditions

Creating new traditions

What does home mean to you?

Nostalgia

Special Moments

“Home is not a place it’s a feeling” Cecilia Ahearn

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

Our time spent with family duing the holidays is priceless. Remember that we can always create new memories and most importantly, what we hold most dear the relationships we cultivate all year long.

Call to Action:

Create a list titled December Memories. Make a list of things you enjoyed during the holidays or celebrations you share as a family or your own personal memories. One simple act will bring back the memories of experiences shared.

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey

The Crumpet Shop

https://thecrumpetshop.com/

You can learn more about Kelly Ramsey here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

After the show, join us for more conversation on our YouTube channel.

https://youtube.com/@inthebackgroundoflife3194?si=q6FTIzXkpYWi9ttS

Thanks for listening!

A look at gratitude everyday and how to make experiences highlight the things that are most important in our lives. Gratitude happens everyday of every year. This episode was recorded in November but can be used anytime of the year.

Today’s Episode Overview:

30 days of gratitude

A lifestyle of gratitude

Focusing on gratitude shifts how we engage in life and live a meaningful life.

Noticing with gratitude

Living with gratitude

30 days of gratitude - Family Friends and Community is an annual event that can be followed throughout the year, Stay connected to developpeople.org for each year's gratitude challenge.

Topics:

Week 1

Gratitude for family

Gratitude practices for the family

Weekly gratitude challenge

Week 2

Gratitude for friends

The science of gratitude and friendship

Weekly gratitude exercise and tips

Week 3

Gratitude for community

Importance of community

Community connections

Acts of gratitude for community

Week 4

Integrating gratitude into daily life

January - The gratitude habit carrying it forward

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

Gratitude is essential to living a fruitful life.

Call to Action:

Join the gratitude challenge community on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DevelopingPeopleInc/

Create a gratitude ritual. Download our free guide at www.developpeople.org/gratitude

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey

Illustrated Faith - The art of noticing

https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/devotional-art-of-noticing/

Illustrated Faith - Gratitude

https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/gratitude-documented-2024-cards-set/

Goldmine and Coco Gratitude journal

https://goldmineandcoco.com/

You can learn more about Kelly's expertise here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

Thanks for listening!

Episode 12 Title: What is Hygge?

Today’s presentation is bringing in all of the warm feelings and focus on comfort. A danish word Hygee pronounced Hoo-gah is bringing all the vibes of Fall and comfort. The interesting thing is that we can create spaces and environments that support well-being no matter what the season.

Let’s delve into what brings us comfort and care in our daily lives as parents, leaders, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Today’s Episode Overview:

Finding comfort in simple things is a great way to navigate the world around us and to regain calm.

Resource links:

https://stampington.com/bella-grace-presents-the-cozy-issue-instant-download/

You can learn more about Kelly's expertise here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

Episode 10 Title: The Tapestry of Family in Community - Part 2

Today’s guest in studio Dr. Renea Butler King, a friend, colleague, and fellow sojourner for equitable systems for the families and children she serves.

Join us for a continuation of our discussion of family in the community. The community is made up of committed and dedicated people who are brave to create spaces for connection, vulnerability, and open and honest dialogue.

Today’s Episode Overview:

The image of the family in the community takes shape as we share our stories and experiences with Dr. Renea Butler King. This episode will continue to explore stories, learnings, and joys that come from being supported and acknowledged within our communities.

Community Stories:

Share stories of how communities have come together to support families in times of need, celebrating victories, and overcoming obstacles.

Discuss how these stories create a tapestry that weaves together the diverse experiences of families of color.

Learning and Joys

Lessons Learned:

Reflect on the lessons learned from these stories—how they shape our understanding of family, community, and identity.

Discuss the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the unique experiences of families of color.

Joy in Connection:

Highlight the joy that comes from being part of a supportive and acknowledged family and community.

Share examples of how this joy manifests in everyday life, from small moments of connection to larger community celebrations.

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

Summarize the key takeaways from the episode, emphasizing the idea that our lives are woven together through every experience and interaction.

Call to Action:

Encourage listeners to share their family stories and reflect on the importance of community support.

Invite them to engage with your podcast on social media or reach out through your preferred platforms.

Show references and links:

Clifton Taulbert, Eight habits of the heart https://amzn.to/3zkqabl

Little Cliff and the Porch People by Clifton Taulbert https://amzn.to/4eepTFV

You can learn more about Kelly's expertise here:

https://www.developpeople.org/

You can find all My Favorite Podcast episodes here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1LaSWXg7U5lAeUXykt7CNo?si=bed21ea1ddb045e6

Episode 9 Show Notes

Today’s guest in the studio is Dr. Renea Butler King, a friend, colleague, and fellow sojourner for equitable systems for the families and children she serves. As we settled into routines for school and work, we wanted to focus on support for families in the community. We know the phrase it takes a village to raise a child, but let’s delve deeper into what the village is composed of. It's a community, of committed and dedicated people who are brave to create spaces for connection, vulnerability, and open and honest dialogue.

Today’s Episode Overview:

Introduce the theme of the episode: the importance of family in the community, especially for African American families.

Explain that this episode will explore stories, learnings, and joys that come from being supported and acknowledged within our communities.

PART 1

The Role of Family in the Community

Family as a Foundation:

Discuss how families of color often serve as the bedrock of their communities, providing strength, support, and resilience.

Share stories or examples of how family bonds extend beyond the immediate household and into the larger community.

Cultural and Historical Context:

The historical significance of family in communities of color, drawing on cultural traditions, collective resilience, and the passing down of values.

The role of extended families, chosen families, and community elders in preserving cultural heritage.

Closing Thoughts

Reflection:

The richness of the tapestry of our lives is comprised of the relationships that nurture and grow us.

The power of reflection on who I am as an individual begins my identity formation. Investing in myself.

Storytelling: What do I tell? How do I craft my story

What is the tapestry of my life?

Call to Action:

Begin to share and write out your own story.

Reflect on what it means to be a family in the community.

What is the tapestry of my life?

Seek professional support as you unpack your story.

Show notes for In the Background of Life with Kelly Ramsey Episode 9

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

2200 N. Classen Blvd. Ste 2-600

405.248.9200

People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond

https://pisab.org/

University of Oklahoma-Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

https://www.ou.edu/cas/socialwork

Iyanla VanZant

https://www.ivsanctuary.org/

Rosa Hernandez-Sheets

Sheets, R. H. (2009). What Is Diversity Pedagogy?. Multicultural Education, 16(3), 11-17.

IThxT – Renea L. Butler-King

Butler-King, R. (2020). Identifying intergenerational transmission of historical trauma using the genogram psychosocial assessment tool.

Casey Family Programs

https://www.casey.org/contact/

2001 Eight Ave., Ste 2700

Seattle, WA 98121

206.282.7300

Bransford et al., 1999

Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.) (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Genogram

Dosani, S. (2009). Genograms: Assessment and Intervention (3rd edn). By Monica McGoldrick, Randy Gerson & Sueli Petry. Norton Professional Books. 2008. 400pp. US $27.00 (pb). ISBN: 9780393705096. The...