4 Steps to Defining Your Vision with Clarity and Intention
Have you thought about asking yourself this question…How do you want to live your best life?
I come back to this often, and here’s my personal answer. Building a calm and beautiful life you love, starts with a purposeful home.
When we love where we live, it can enhance many other areas of our life. So if you want to live you best life, let’s go back to the basics and start with defining your vision!
Step one: Articulate Your True Vision
Envision Your Ideal Outcome: Begin by visualising the space or life you truly desire. Picture what your ideal home or life feels like, not just what it looks like. For instance, imagine a home where every corner reflects your personal style, supports your family’s needs, and encourages a sense of calm and joy. Articulate this vision in detail to guide your efforts with purpose.
Tip: Jot down a few key words, feelings, colours, images that come to mind. e.g., health, calm, cosy, natural
Step Two: Define Your Core Values:
Creating a home you truly desire is to understand yourself—your lifestyle, values, and what matters most to you. Start by asking yourself these questions and reflect on what values are central to your vision. This might include comfort, functionality, and personal expression. Understanding these values helps ensure that your vision is deeply aligned with what matters most to you.
What are my values, needs and goals?
Who am I at my core?
What experiences, beliefs, and aspirations shape my identity?
What truly matters to me in life?
What are my core values and how do I want these to be reflected in my home and daily living?
What are your hobbies, habits, your occupation, nationality, style of dress etc?
What does my ideal home and life look like? Visualise the details such as the atmosphere, activities, relationships, feeling and overall ambiance.
How do I live currently, and what is not working?
What motivates my desire to create change for my home? (e.g., more calm, authenticity, less stress and cohesion?)
Once my home is where I want it to be, how do I envision spending time there?
This clarity will guide you in crafting a vision for your home and life, helping you to focus and prioritise what’s most important. As you articulate your goals, you’ll start to see a pattern emerge. For example, my goal is to create a home that feels cohesive and calm, which will enhance peace and purpose in my daily life and allow me to be more present with what matters most.
In essence, my main objective is to establish a calm and purposeful home that positively impacts my mood, well-being, and personal priorities. (Family and thriving)
Step Three: Break Down Your Goals
Set Clear, Achievable Goals: Translate your vision into specific, actionable goals. For example, if your vision is to create a calm and organised home, set goals such as “declutter the playroom,” “design a functional workspace,” or “introduce calming colour schemes.” These goals should be realistic and aligned with your overall vision.
Create Actionable Steps: Divide each goal into smaller, manageable tasks. This could include steps like sorting through items, researching storage solutions, or choosing color palettes. Breaking down goals into actionable steps makes them more approachable and less overwhelming.
Step Four: Allocate Resources Wisely
Identify What You Need: Determine the resources required to achieve your goals. This includes time, budget, tools, and support. For example, if you’re planning to reorganise and decorate a children’s bedroom, allocate a budget for materials and consider the time needed to complete each task.
Delegate and Seek Support: This is the best time to get the family involved with aligning your vision and taking action together. Clear communication and delegation ensure that everyone involved understands their role and contributes effectively to achieving your vision.
Step Five: Adapt and Reflect as You Go
Create a Practical Timeline: Develop a timeline that outlines when each task and goal should be completed. Setting deadlines helps keep you on track and ensures steady progress. But be realistic about the time required and build in buffer periods for adjustments. Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun!
Reflect and Adapt: As you implement your plan, regularly review your progress, and refer back to your vision. Reflect on what’s working well and where adjustments might be needed. Flexibility is key—we are always evolving and learning, allow your home, life and the choices you make grow and align with your vision too.
By following these steps, you’ll create a plan that’s not just clear, but deeply aligned with your vision and values. This isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about taking intentional, meaningful actions to create the home and life you desire.
Bonus Step: Make a physical design/vision board.
Creating a vision board is a creative and visually stimulating way to manifest your goals and aspirations. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make a vision board:
Gather Your Materials:
Find a poster board, cork board, or any large surface that resonates with you—it could even be a canvas or a frame you already love.
Gather essentials: Collect magazines, newspapers, catalogs, or print out images from the internet that really speak to your heart, inspire you and resonate with your goals!
Gather scissors, glue, tape, or pins to attach your chosen images and words.
Arrange and Organise:
Lay out your chosen images and words on your board in a way that feels natural to you. You might want to organise them by theme or create a journey from where you are now to where you want to be.
Add Personal Touches:
Incorporate personal photos, sketches, or handwritten notes that add a personal touch to your vision board. These elements will make it uniquely yours and strengthen your emotional connection to your goals. The more personal, the better!
Affix and Secure:
Once you're happy with the layout, use your chosen materials to securely attach each item to your board. Make sure everything is firmly in place so your vision board stays intact.
Display and Reflect:
Place your vision board in a place where you'll see it every day—perhaps in your bedroom, workspace, or any area where you spend time. This will remind you of your intentions and keep you motivated. Win win!
Review and Update:
Regularly revisit your vision board to reflect on your progress and celebrate your achievements. Feel free to add new goals or adjust existing ones as your aspirations evolve.
If you like a more digital approach. Here are five simple steps to make a vision/design board on Canva:
Create a New Design:
Go to Canva and log in or sign up for a free account. Click on "Create a design" and choose a custom size or a pre-set template like "Mood Board" or "Presentation."
Select a Layout:
Browse Canva’s templates by searching for "mood board" or "design board" to find a layout that suits your project. Click on your chosen template to start editing.
Upload Your Materials:
Upload your images, colour palettes, and other materials by clicking the "Uploads" button on the left toolbar. You can also use Canva’s library to find images, icons, and graphics. You can use ‘background’ remover in google for a free background remover tool if you do not have canva pro.
Arrange Your Elements:
Drag and drop your uploaded materials and elements from Canva’s library onto the template. Arrange them to create a cohesive visual story. Adjust sizes, positions, and layers as needed to achieve the desired look.
Customise and Finalise:
Customise your design board by adding text, changing colours, and adjusting the layout to better match your vision. Once you’re satisfied, save and download your design, or share it directly from Canva with team members or clients.
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In case we haven't met yet...Hi!! I'm Maddy
With a background in Interior Design and over a decade of experience in the creative design industry, mindfulness practices, and online platforms, I teach and empower thousands around the globe to create homes and lives they love with confidence, clarity, and intention.
My promise to you is to help you thrive in a home and life you love, with less chaos and more calm, so you can enjoy what truly matters most to you.
The philosophy and method I teach focus on creating a home with a purpose-led approach, tailored to your needs, goals, and values. This method involves surrounding yourself with things you love, need, and use, ensuring that everything has a place and a purpose. More importantly, my method emphasises designing a thoughtfully curated and personalised home and refined for those who live there—a home that is designed mindfully, just for you!
I hold the belief that our home can serve as the foundation for all aspects of our lives to thrive." - Maddy Evennett
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