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Live Chat Tuesday, 11/25 @ 4PM ET - How Do You Achieve What You Most Want in Life?

November 24, 2008 04:47 PM EST (Updated: November 24, 2008 04:50 PM EST)
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Join us here for a live chat, Tuesday 11/25 from 4-4:30PM ET (1-1:30PM PT) with Joyce Schwarz, author of the book, The Vision Board, one of our featured titles this month in Bright Ideas from Bestselling Authors.

Before joining the chat, ask yourself, "How do I ultimately achieve what I most want most in life?"

Joyce will guide you through the process of creating a vision board. The Gather Editorial team will be selecting the member who submits their favorite question during the 30 minute chat to receive 500 Gather Points. Good luck to all.

You must hit the refresh button on your browser to see new comments appear throughout the live chat. If you can't make the chat though, leave your question in the comment field below.

 

What is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a powerful way to visualize your goals and keep you focused. Vision is the key connector between one's daily goals and one's lifetime purpose. It opens ways for you to practice the law of attraction as you ask, believe, and receive your visions.

 

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Comments: 194

t b. Nov 24, 2008, 4:48pm EST
I keep patiently reaching for it.
Mary M. Nov 24, 2008, 5:02pm EST
I think I'll be at work at that time.
Trish A. Nov 24, 2008, 7:36pm EST
Too bad I'll be traveling.
Elizabeth V. Nov 24, 2008, 7:49pm EST
Every now and then I make it home from work by 4:15. If I do tomorrow, I'll jump on the computer and participate in this chat. There's something I have wanted for 3 1/2 years, and I've done everything I can think of to get it. Maybe I'll ask about that.
Angela A. Nov 24, 2008, 9:44pm EST
I so want to make it to this chat, I hope I don't forget.
I have a few main goals, and can't wait to discuss them.
Shannon R. Nov 25, 2008, 7:53am EST
I have a ton of stuff to do today so I'm not sure if I can make the chat but I'll try
Dagmara H. Nov 25, 2008, 10:38am EST
this will be intersting
Denise B. Nov 25, 2008, 2:37pm EST
have to be at the school then but hope everyone has a nice time :)
☆ Æ’åitÄ¥ ☆ Nov 25, 2008, 2:39pm EST
Looks like fun!
Robyn F. Nov 25, 2008, 3:06pm EST
hope i can be there...
Senetria Gibson Nov 25, 2008, 3:10pm EST
I be there for the 9pm one but Imay stop by for the 4 one
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Nov 25, 2008, 3:14pm EST
Am visiting family for the holiday but what I'm trying to achieve most in life is focus on marketing my writing and knowing which of my works are best to promote. I'm not sure how to put that on a vision board.
Rose H. Nov 25, 2008, 3:17pm EST
Looking forward to it!
Lina :-p Nov 25, 2008, 3:18pm EST
Cool, sounds like a fun chat!
What a great topic!
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 3:55pm EST
Chat starts soon -- join us :) js.
I'm having a hard time acheiving what I want in life
Connie C. Nov 25, 2008, 3:59pm EST
I am here
Glome . . . Nov 25, 2008, 4:00pm EST
So you show daily & long term goals? Is there a progress chart of some kind on the board so that you can move your image forward? I'm guessing you have a date you plan on accomplishing one or more goals. It does sound like it might be encouraging ... make us a little more excited to do the daily sacrifices :)
Collins Nonfiction Nov 25, 2008, 4:00pm EST
Good afternoon Gather.

Welcome to the chat Joyce Schwarz. For the next 30 minutes we'll be discussing her new inspirational book, The Vision Board. You may jump in at any point with a question.

Joyce, can you explain to the audience what a vision board is, and what inspired you to write this book?
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:00pm EST
I'll try to answer as many questions as you peeps send in. I hear in 1 minute this will magically become the chat area :) So much fun! author Joyce Schwarz
Deborah R. Nov 25, 2008, 4:01pm EST
I am here also.
Deborah R. Nov 25, 2008, 4:02pm EST
Joyce what is the best way to achieve a goal that you have set for yourself?
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:02pm EST
Hi, gather. I see the questions have started now ! What is a vision board? A vision board is a new way of life planning and career design.
Dave L. Nov 25, 2008, 4:02pm EST
sitting and watching
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:02pm EST
I"m here
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 25, 2008, 4:03pm EST
I am curious about the Vision Board.
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:03pm EST
My question is how do you overcome the lost feeling, or the giving up feeling?
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:04pm EST
What inspired me to write the book? I've got a great post on this on Gather.com Why The Vision Board but rather than steal that thunder let me just explain that I've used this method with thousands of people and my own life. It uses left and right brain not just analytical skills to design your life!
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:04pm EST
I read the book, made my vision board...things seemed to be a lot more positive and I had that I can do it attitude
Collins Nonfiction Nov 25, 2008, 4:04pm EST
The following question was submitted earlier by Mary Bradley McCauley:

Am visiting family for the holiday but what I'm trying to achieve most in life is focus on marketing my writing and knowing which of my works are best to promote. I'm not sure how to put that on a vision board.
Linda G. Nov 25, 2008, 4:04pm EST
Hmmm, interesting
JoAnn C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:04pm EST
I have joined as well.
Connie C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:05pm EST
I sometimes find that I have trouble keeping my goals. I get discouraged and quit trying. I have been told that I set my goals too high. Is it best to set lower goals than as they are achieved, set higher ones?
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:05pm EST
then my van quit...which is one of the photos on my board...another van but no where close to getting another..so now I feel lost and don't know how to get that positive attitude back!
Rose H. Nov 25, 2008, 4:05pm EST
My question is:
Do you suggest keeping your goals secret - so you do not get discouraged by "well meaning friends and family" who might destroy your dream and dash your fledling hopes and ideas?
My Question:

When you start to feel like you don't know how to continue on with your goal, or like everything has been a dead end, how do you find a new path to walk down towards your goal?
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:06pm EST
MarshaS asks how do you overcome the lost feeling or the giving up feeling. THE BEST way is by being grateful for what you DO have. Start with my GRABS system. Of being grateful for what you do have , R= releasing the past beliefs, A= acknowledge your self and what you have done B= believe in yourself and the future S= share the goodstusff in your life. Great for Thanksiging right?
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:06pm EST
sounds like Mary needs to read the book :)
JoAnn C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:06pm EST
When an obsticle gets in the way of a goal and you find yourself slipping back, how do you get back on track?
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 25, 2008, 4:06pm EST
I'd like to know how to get over the hurdles that keep popping up, or even ones that you come up with yourself when you first set up your vision board.
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:07pm EST
I did start my gratitude journal finally last night
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:07pm EST
Connie no your goals are NOT too high...try the grateful exercises in chapter 6 on Gratitude and you'll start to see all that you do have. You're a real favorite on Gather.com -- start with that one-- we all admire you here!
Glome . . . Nov 25, 2008, 4:07pm EST
Sorry, my question came in right at 4:00, directly on top of your introduction. If you wouldn't mind peeking up to answer. Thanks :)
Deborah R. Nov 25, 2008, 4:08pm EST
sounds like i need to read the book
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:08pm EST
I have all my positive statements written down and I am always looking at my vision board with the attitude you suggest...that I already have what is on the board.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:09pm EST
Mary Bradley -- perfect tme to create what's called a concept board for your fiction. Make a list of the projects you have already finished -- I assume you have finished some. And then create a vision board based on what the overview is for your fiction. Do you want to be a best-selling NY TIMES author, Do you want to teach Fiction in Colleges? Do you want to REALLY write romance novels or mystery? Ask yourself some questions in your own visioning section as descrbed in chapter 1
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:09pm EST
someone commented on keeping your goals secret...you can't really do that if you have a vision board made...everyone in the family with the exception of my mother seems to look at mine daily too
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:10pm EST
Deborah asks what is the best way to achieve a goal. DO IT! GO FOR IT! Make a vision board about it. Embrace it -- it has already been achieved you just have to grab it now! iF YOU CAN THINK IT YOU CAN CREATE IT!
Connie C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:10pm EST
Well I will have to get this book over the weekend. Joyce has just given me homework to do. :)
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:11pm EST
mARYANNA -- YOU HAE A LOVELY child -- you can be grateful with your child. What a gift to discover the power of gratitude and sharing at a young age! Of COURSE you can be grateful every day. Look out the window. Start with one initial a Day -- or a week-- start with G for this week !!!!!!!!!!!!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 25, 2008, 4:13pm EST
I think it's great to get all the vision out of your head and in front of your eyes and the GRAB is really working, now I need to get around the obstacles in my way.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:13pm EST
Marsha S -- talks aboutr keeping goals secret. WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO DO THAT? Afraid of what people might say? Then only share your vision board with those people you trust will support you. Or you might want to have several vision boards! I'll bet that between the peeps we have on this chat we could help everyone fulfill one of the visions on thier vision board? What is your vision for this week?
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:13pm EST
glome did have a good question way towards the top
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:14pm EST
from what I read in the book you wouldn't just make one vision board and be done...you can keep making them
Samantha C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:14pm EST
I will be getting this book this weekend! Thanks!
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:14pm EST
Nana to seven cutiepies. Obstacles are always tehre if you see them that way. But anyone who can be nana to 7 cutiepies knows how to deal with obstacles. You jump over them, you skip around them. You see them as challenges. You teach yourself like you do your cutiepies how to crawl, walk and then run!
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:15pm EST
Im here!
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:15pm EST
I had a thought that as I obtain the things that I put on my board that I would put a good work, great job, that type of sticker over the picture or next to the word or words....would that be ok to do?
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 25, 2008, 4:15pm EST
I like that idea of sharing your visions and getting help with it. Many minds and ideas are so much better than one.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:15pm EST
Maryanna -- wow -- see I thought you were young enough looking it was your own son -- G for grandson is great-- it's that kind of use of right brain -- innovation and imagaintaion that will carry you through!
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Im just hoping to make the most out of my life... i want to be all i can be & do it the best i can. Thats what i most want to achieve.
Connie C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Journaling is a big part of setting and keeping goals. I do keep a journal and I write my feelings, fears, trials and so forth in it. I have noticed when I go back and read entries that I have written previously - I can see the goals that I have made being fulfilled so to speak. However, I do not see them in the same light as my life is unfolding. Is journaling part of the way you suggest to set and keep goals?
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:16pm EST
Marsha S asks about putting stickers on the board-- of course -- we all love stickers and gold stars! GREAT IDEA.....
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:16pm EST
gather is a great support group in itself that we can post about how we are feeling and others will lift us back up
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:16pm EST
i want to raise my daughter to the best she can be & have good morals & values. Thats my main goal in life.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:17pm EST
Connie -- there is a whole ssection on keeping a vision journal in fact I even interviewed journal expert Sandy Grason , creator of Journalution -- so check out that too!
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:17pm EST
I agree Connie, journaling is a great way to keep track of things...
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:17pm EST
That is soo true Marsha.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
Ashley and others create a family vision board or a mommy and me board -- I show an example of Beth Greer and her 10 year old daughter in the chapter on relationships --Chapter 5 REMEMBER it does not have to be fancy
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
I also found that CafeMom was a great support group for new & expecting moms
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
I still think that I am doing just fine and doing the best to remain positive as I do truly believe that God provides us with all that we need....its just so hard living with my mother who sees everything in a negative light
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
Ashley -- I love your logo -- that's a great way to createa vision board too -- with just type!
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
Thanks Joyce
Lisa H. Nov 25, 2008, 4:18pm EST
Hi Joyce, thanks for being here with us.

My question is that I am the type of person who does not know what I want. I love so many things and I cannot figure out what to do with my life. The job I'm at is okay, and the people are great but it will not achieve the things I want.

I want to do something I have passion for, but my passion always fizzels so quickly that as soon as I've explored it, I'm already on to something else. So my question is How do I create a life for myself based on my passions, when it doesn't seem I have one that sticks?
I'm having a hard time acheiving what I want in life
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:19pm EST
oh yeah, i showed my boyfriend that relationship section...some of the photos others had on their boards in the book....woo hoo LOL
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:19pm EST
@marshas -- that too can change -- nothing is permanent I was listening to Joel Ostein this weekend and he had a great sermon on that -- things change. One of the thigns you can do is to create an affirmation in that saying I am pleased my mom is supporting my goals.
My goals tend to be large ones, not really small daily ones
and then if your spouse doesn't have the same goal - what does a person do?
Lisa H. Nov 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
Also creating a vision board makes me feel a little silly, how do I get over that?
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
Priscilla, its not always easy achieving what we want in life. I have a lot more goals than i posted but i totally agree with you! Its a lot of hard work.
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
Lisa H -- tell me one thing you want right now! jUST ONE
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
and I loaned the book to a co-worker so I will ask her for it back next week so that I can re-read the chapter on the journaling
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
pRISCILLA -- YOU LIVE IN cOSTA RICA -it's gbeautiful ther e-- what one thing do you want to achieve.
lena k. Nov 25, 2008, 4:21pm EST
i am here
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:21pm EST
Priscilla, have you & your spouse tried talking about your goals? Maybe make a compromise & just support each other (depending on the situation of course)
Lisa H. Nov 25, 2008, 4:21pm EST
I know I want to be Rich! But how do I turn becoming rich into a passion?
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:21pm EST
well my mom doesn't support my goals at all....all she is worried about is whether or not I can pay her rent, which is understandable, but her telling me I can't make it doesn't help me
Joyce Schwarz Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
Lisa H -- the United Nations and the World bank don't think vision board creation is silly-- see chapter 1 actual examples they use it for creating the future for third world countries....it is a way of planning projects using pictures. Do you use maps-- my dad thought they were silly so we always got lost -- NOT SILLY:))
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
haha i'd like to be rich too Lisa!
Marsha S. Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
you should read the book Lisa, there are so many examples of others vision boards, it is really amazing
Senetria Gibson Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
I have alot of goals that I want to meet in life one is to someday have a home for teeanagers with babies that dont have anywhere to go.. But the problem that I am having is I dont know where to start with this goal or dream. When I tell others about they say it is a good goal and I am sure that I will get there
Lisa H. Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
Wow Marsha, I wish I knew where you were coming from. My parents always supported me on whatever, when sometimes I wish they would tell me they wanted something from me in specific.
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:22pm EST
Yea i know how that feels Marsha... having support is important... especially from parents
Connie C. Nov 25, 2008, 4:23pm EST
I have a goal written in the front of my journal below my family photo. The family photo is to remind me of why I want to keep my goals. The quote says "To Be Better Than You Were -Is Better Than -Being Better Than Someone Else.

I used to have a huge problem comparing myself to others and I always seemed to fall short. Until I realized that they had trials and faults as well. So I decided to only compare myself to myself as I was the day before. Does that make sense at all?
Heather W. Nov 25, 2008, 4:23pm EST
I about missed out on the fun :) I thought it started at 4:30 not ended at 4:30
Senetria Gibson Nov 25, 2008, 4:23pm EST
I think that I am going to read the book too I love to read
Ashley P. Nov 25, 2008, 4:23pm EST
For the most part my parents support my goals even if they dont agree...
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