As the year 2014 closes out, on the horizon, I see new visions and dreams that abound for the year 2015.  This time of the year, I like to reflect upon the goals that I set forth with my vision boards.  To remind you, a vision board is a tool that I use to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on a specific life goal.  A vision board is any board on which you display images representing whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life.

 

To successfully navigate the new year, I like to consider the big picture and put everything into perspective for the present and future. If you follow Age of Grace, you know I have utilized vision boards to visually challenge myself to accomplish my personal and professional goals since 2012.

 

 

I recently attended a vision board workshop with the SISTAHS  (Sisters Inspiring Sisters to Attain a Holistic Self) women’s group to share how and why I started doing vision boards to help me accomplish my yearly objectives. Here are some of the reasons why I started doing vision boards:

– Goal setting
– Personal accountability
– Stay focused on goals
– Empower myself

On the Horizon, 2015

A few of my personal goals obtained in 2014:
Exercise:  150 minutes of weekly exercise—With my FitBit, which I purchased in June, I mostly exceed the 150 minutes per week since I do 10,000 steps a day, with at least 40 active minutes and no less than four miles daily.

Increased Blog visibility: My 2014 vision board greatly impacted me as a blogger. Since I have a full-time position, I routinely blog once a week. Because of my weekly commitment and consistency in featuring age-appropriate fashions and sharing health information that affects women in the over-50 age group, I am beginning to see collaboration opportunities.

My partnerships in 2014 included the following:

  • Lover.ly, the one-stop shop online bridal site, asked me to participate in their #throwbackthursday. I shared my 30th wedding anniversary story.
  • eShakti is the only online e-commerce women’s apparel company that offers custom fashions. I love my royal blue shimmer dress, custom-made to my preferred sleeve length, dress length, and neckline.
  • Covered Perfectly is a relatively new online fashion line for women over 40. I added a Covered Perfectly chic faux fur leopard print vest to my wardrobe. I participated in
  •  #SmileStyle for Lucky Community.
  • My features in 2014:
  • Check out my feature on  The GIT Girl online magazine’s September/October 2014 issue.
  • See me on the Fabulous After 40 blog.

  • Nearly completed 2015 Vision Board
    Nearly completed 2015 Vision Board

My visions for 2015:
– Take a creative writing class to improve my writing skills
– Take a photography class (I take 90% of my photos that appear on the blog)
– Meet more bloggers in the 40-50 age range
– More collaborations with key brands focused on women of a certain age
– Build a network of ladies to feature in my Women of Grace series

Completed 2015 Vision Board

As you can see, my main focus this year was embracing the importance of consistent exercise and gaining a more significant presence in the blogging world. For 2015, my plans include taking a few classes and being more engaged in the blogging world. What’s on the horizon for you in 2015?