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A few friends have been talking about setting up a dreamboard for themselves this year. Many have been saying it has been quite effective in making “their dreams come true” – and it is something worth trying. Not even the best fat burner can help me lose weight – maybe a little more motivation and inspiration will help?

Setting goals is something we are all familiar with. In fact, it’s almost become a cliche that some people no longer pay attention to. Making a dream board can take the cliche out of setting your life goals, and can even help you to accomplish those goals.

1. You can either gather use magazines or image websites. If you choose to use magazines, you should use different types, covering all the topics that you are interested in.

2. Go through each magazine and cut out any random pictures that appeal to you. Allow your mind to wander and follow your instinct. Find bright, colorful images that make you feel fantastic or get you thinking about what life could be like if it were you in that picture. Try to minimize the words that you cut out.

3. Purchase a magnetic board or a large blank painting canvas that is pre-strung on a timber frame and paper glue. These are inexpensive and available at a local art store. (A good size is 1m x 1.5m.)

4. Cut out the pictures neatly and stick them on your board.

5. Place the dream board beside your bed or in your office and look at it at least twice a day for about 5 minutes. Enjoy the images, enjoy your work and imagine yourself leading the life that is in your dream board.

6. You will notice in the following 12 months that you are starting to achieve some of the dreams you have stuck on your board.

I found this cute, insightful blog while surfing in imgfave.com. Love how simple yet thought-provoking the post-it notes are. I am posting some of my “to-do” post-its.

NOTES TO SELF:

I discovered Kurt when I was blogging in LJ before. I was heartbroken,  struggling and ideally in love with the idea of love so his work drew me in – like a moth to a flame. I love his work, the idea they represent and the nostalgic feeling of love. When you see his work, a few lines, his signature drawings, will just make you go, “Awwwww.” I cannot show you his work as it is on Flash but I strongly encourage you to look through them and feel your heart go *pitter* *patter*.

Some links to check out as well:

Kurt Halsey LJ Community
Kurt Halsey on Flickr

Etsy

Flickr
Self Portrait Challenge

Elsie’s Blog

Inside a Black Apple

CD Muckosky’s Blog
Ali Edwards Blog

Jessica Claire’s Photography Blog

Keri Smith’s Blog

Keri’s book: Wreck This Journal

One Little Word challenges

Jessica Sprague’s Blog

Sweetie Pumpkin Pie Noodles

The Visual Dictionary

Jacq’s-For the Record Blog
make your own photo journal

The Purl Bee
Misprinted Type

Bam Pop

Heather Bailey’s Blog

iHanna’s Blog
Thompson Family-Life Blog

The Sketchbook Project
Sparkle Power Sew-Along

I would like to consider this as art.

Love it, don’t you?

i happen to have 3 great quote books that i found a couple of years ago(in, of all places a j.jill store!) that are very inspiring to me.  the first one is called "live good".

as soon as i opened this book i was drawn in by it’s artistry and color with inspiring quotes and thoughts.

the second is called "she".

the encouraging words in this book very uplifting and empowering for women every where and of all ages.

the third is called "the little things"

this one actually inspired the name of my own blog, "because it’s the little things that make life so big".  it really is so true.

there is one more i want to mention.  i don’t have this one (yet) but it looks like a good one too!
"oh baby"

i was lucky enough to find the books i have while browsing for clothes at j.jill, but guess what?  i found them online too! the books can be found here.