How To Track Vision Board Progress with a Monthly Review

Monitoring progress on your vision board is important because it allows you to track your progress towards achieving your goals and make adjustments as needed. By regularly reviewing your vision board, you can see which goals you have accomplished and which ones you still need to work on. This helps you stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals.

Self-reflection is the process of taking time to think about your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It’s an important step in monitoring progress because identify any obstacles or challenges that may be preventing you from achieving your goals, and develop strategies to overcome them.

Here are a few steps you can take to practice self-reflection:

1. Set aside a specific time each week or month to reflect on your progress. Schedule this as a recurring time of self-reflection.  Think of it as your monthly ‘check-in’ conversation with yourself to see how everything is going. You might have thought self-reflection was a luxury. Maybe you thought it was self-centered or selfish. It isn’t.
2. Study your vision board and consider each goal that you have set. Think about what you’ve accomplished, what you’re currently working on, and what you still need to do.
3. Reflect on your thoughts and feelings about your progress. Are you proud of what you’ve accomplished? Are you feeling discouraged or unmotivated? Do NOT use this time to beat yourself up, this is time for reflection on all the positive things that are happening in your life.
4. Identify any obstacles or challenges that have prevented you from achieving your goals. Consider what you could do differently to overcome these obstacles.
5. Who has been supportive of your goalsetting journey? Make sure to thank them!
6. Make a plan of action for the next steps. Consider what you need to do to continue making progress, and set specific, measurable goals for yourself.
7. Adjust your plan as necessary.
8. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses: Through self-reflection, you can gain a better understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, which can help you set goals that play to your strengths and address your weaknesses.
9. How am I going to celebrate my successes?

Where will you practice self-reflection?

It is important to find a location that is comfortable, quiet and free of distractions, where you can focus on yourself and your thoughts. Remember that self-reflection can be done anywhere, and it’s important to find a location that works for you and your lifestyle. There are many different locations where you can practice self-reflection, but it’s ultimately a matter of personal preference and what works best for you.

Some popular options include:

NATURE: Some people find that being surrounded by natural beauty helps them clear their mind and focus on their thoughts and feelings. Examples of good locations would be walking in a park, hiking in the mountains, or sitting by a lake.

AT HOME: Some people prefer to practice self-reflection in the comfort of their own home. This can be done in a quiet room, on a comfortable chair or couch, with a notebook or journal nearby.

JOURNAL WRITING: For those who prefer to write down their thoughts, a journal or notebook can be a great tool for self-reflection. You can take it with you wherever you go or simply use it at home.

MEDITATION: Meditation or yoga can be a great way to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment, which can facilitate self-reflection.

RETREAT OR WORKSHOP: Some people find that going on a retreat or attending a workshop specifically focused on self-reflection can be a powerful way to gain new insights.

Self-reflection can help you evaluate progress, which can provide valuable insights into what has worked well and what hasn’t, and make necessary adjustments. It is an important step in the annual goal setting process because it allows you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your motivations, and your circumstances, which can help you set more meaningful and realistic goals.

Now it’s time to add your monthly reflection time to your digital or paper calendar. Be specific by including how often (weekly/monthly/quarterly), where you will be, what time of day, and will you be by yourself or with an accountability partner. Stay the course, your future self will thank you!

Day of Week or Month:
Time of Day:
Location:

Congrats on taking the steps necessary to live an intentional and purposeful life!