THE MOODBOARDS OF YOUR HAPPIEST, MOST AMBITIOUS ERA

Mood boards are the best way to communicate a vision. They are frequently used by creative directors, photographers, brands, and even non-creatives for projects. Your mood board should feel like you - or the life that you are manifesting for yourself. Different types of mood boards will contain unique images, texts, motifs. Here are a few types of mood boards that can help you express yourself best:

Traveling:

This mood board will be full of cultural snapshots of the destinations you want to go. The images will include photos of the place, its food, textures like fabrics, and colors associated with the region. Is it more of a blue-green mountainy vibe or is it exotic pinks with arid tans? Other objects in the mood board may include postcards, postage stamps, local arts and crafts, and map directions. This mood board is full of little details: food you buy at the farmer's market, trinkets you get from a local vendor. It is not only a great way to plan future trips but a reminder of what you are moving towards.

Inspiration/Quotes:

If you are the kind of person who keeps sticky notes with their favorite quotes on them, you will love this idea. Words are powerful. This type of moodboard will contain interesting typography and present inspirational quotes in unique ways. Original graphics, posters, and advertisements. Capture everything from messaging on signage and posters in neat sans serif to handwritten advice on a scratch sheet of paper that resonates with you. Try to stick with personalized mantras and quotes that help you focus on your goals.

Future Self:

A future self board is the most popular type of mood board. You save an image and think 'this is the life that I want.'  This mood board is supposed to help guide you into the next era of your life. Fill this board with a new aesthetic you are trying out; outfit inspiration, your dream house, your ideal work environment, etc. Everything should be about the way you feel: when you're in your own clothes, in the space you work and live in. What color is the new era of your life? The imagery should be all about the process of becoming.

Habit and Routine:

If you're feeling lost, Pinterest's Habit and Mood Tracker will help set you on the right path. Scrolling down the page are images showing various worksheets, color-coded emotional states, creative digital planners, and graphics that help you sort your most dysfunctional habits from your disciplined ones. They are a visual log of your habits be that eating healthy, working out, or journalling. You will see habits that you already maintain and patterns that you wish to incorporate more into your everyday routine.

Mood boards can be helpful but only if you use them right. They are just one way to approach organizing your goals, hopes, and dreams. If you approach them with a singular focus and clear vision, your mood boards will be more than just aesthetic - they will be tools of manifestation.