Making a vision board composed of inspiring images and quotes can be motivating, no matter what time of year it is. However, December is a great time to make one as the new year is approaching, ensuring that you’ll have your goals organized in time for January 1st.
December is the perfect time for goal setting and making New Year’s resolutions is a fun and rewarding tradition. But, we don’t want to be delulu with our resolulus. Thinking about goals after a stressful month of final exams and holiday traveling can help us have realistic and fair expectations for ourselves. In order to not be overwhelmed with a long list of goals in January, it’s important to prioritize your goals and values.
Here’s some topics to consider when making your own vision board, along with some keywords to help you search for aesthetics on Pinterest for your collage.
Career Development
As young adults venturing out into our professional lives, it’s so important to make some goals related to your career. Think about internships, clubs, or volunteering opportunities that can help you build your resume. Do some research and look out for summer opportunities especially!
Collage: big city, professional fashion, coffee, travel/planes, and subway surfing.
Healthy Lifestyle
Trying to balance having a healthy lifestyle with college student responsibilities can be so difficult, but being inspired to find that balance makes it a little easier. Exercising, eating a nutritious diet, and staying hydrating are all ways to prioritize your health and may even help you stay energized to complete your goals.
Collage: smoothies, hot girl walks, home-cooked meals, fruit-infused water, and yoga.
Academic Achievement
Of course, college students have to set academic goals to stay on track throughout the semester. These goals could be related to grades, hours spent studying, lecture attendance, or frequenting office hours. Academic goals are important and can make all the difference when that mid-semester slump hits.
Collage: books, beautiful handwriting, a library, dark academia, or even Hermione or Rory Gilmore.
Self-Care Habits
Self-care is essential to avoiding burnout while working hard to reach your goals. Taking time after a long day to unwind can help limit your stress and recharge you for the next day. Some realistic ideas are journaling, taking a bath, doing a face mask, or spending some extra time with a pet.
Collage: soft lighting, flowers, cookies, diaries, nail polish, yoga, and a matching sweat set.