Learn to create the ultimate vision board to actualize the life you want with this essential guide!
A #FutureBoard takes the idea of a vision board one step further—it’s a true visual representation of your desired future life. When utilized correctly, it can be a great tool to help you to turn your dreams into reality—and this book shows you how to do exactly that.
#FutureBoards explains how to identify and create your ideal future with intention, and shows you step-by-step how to create a fabulous board worthy of your wildest dreams and so you can use it to upgrade your entire life.
Get ready to make the life you’re dreaming about a reality with your very own #FutureBoard!
Sarah Centrella is the author of the book Hustle Believe Receive which is based on her 8 step #HBRMethod; the guide to changing your life and living your dream! She is a master coach and the founder of #HBRUniversity a life coaching program that trains coaches from around the world to become HBR Coaches. Sarah also teaches her method in the 10 week #HBRBootcamp. Sarah is a single mom of three, and lives in Portland Oregon.
Read this once in 2021 and again in 2022. It's a book I keep in my nightstand and revisit throughout the year. It's been pivotal in my journey to becoming the woman I want to be.
When I mindlessly bought this book, I had no idea I was about to manifest such huge changes into my life. As a self described “self-help book junkie”, I feel like I have read it all. This book proved me wrong. Sarah’s way of guiding you through not only the book but the homework -do the homework- helps to breakdown manifesting blockers you didn’t even realize you had.
I came into this book smugly believing that there wouldn’t be much for me to learn since I had read so much on the subject before. I ended the book feeling like for the first time in my life I understand myself and what I want to go after.
What happens when you figure out what you want? Fear not! Sarah will also help you figure out how to create lists of what your next steps are to help manifest the life you now envision for yourself.
I have gifted this book to several of my friends. Once you have experience the changes it brings to your own life, you will want to share it with everyone you know.
Takes vision boards to a completely different level.
This book really inspired me! I spotted it on the shelf at Target and truthfully had never heard of the author. She says early on to truthfully do all of the homework assignments, which I did. I completely can see why her method works so much more faithfully than vision boards (which I have done with my girlfriends for many years).
Two years ago my friends made fun of me for printing out pictures from Pinterest to put on my vision board — now I can hand them this book and say, “Actually, I was making a #Futureboard and just didn’t know it!”
I genuinely thought I was going to hate this book, but I finished it and am creating my own #futureboard. I think the biggest difference between this book and other manifesting based books is that there is a serious focus on the grind. I really appreciated this book, and I'm looking forward to redoing the process every year!
I see why this book is called FutureBoards instead of Vision Board. It’s not your average fluff book that only touches the instructional side of physically creating a vision board. It goes much deeper and requires work on your end before you can even begin the fun part of putting the board together. Although it took a few weeks to ultimately finish all of the homework involved, the journaling prompts are spread throughout the book so it never felt like an overwhelming amount of work to do at a time. I found the journaling aspect to be the most beneficial, so putting a physical future board together at the end was a nice cherry on top.
I appreciate a book that gives me permission to day dream on Pinterest.
I love the creation and categories used to create these FutureBoards (and I love the name as compared to Vision Boards).
Looking forward to creating an online board as well as a physical board.
I also love Sarah’s idea of creating multiple boards to have more detail into each category... I think this would be fun to do as a family for vacations, home improvements, etc.
I read and worked through all the exercises in this book while I was on a six week stress leave from my retail job at the height of the pandemic. I ended up not going back to that job, because one much better suited for me was essentially handed to me with almost no effort on my part. Are the two things related? I have no way of knowing, but the fact remains that my job was the number one thing I direly needed to change, and.... it changed.
I did all the journaling exercises and many of them were much more difficult than I expected. They really challenged me to dream again, something I realized I haven't really done since I left college and entered the workforce. I still don't feel like I'm terribly good at dreaming, at least not in the sense that I felt like the book was asking me to.
My main clash with the book was that the example dream material didn't really jive with what I feel like I actually want in life. There was a lot of emphasis on material goods, luxurious living, exotic travel, and meeting celebrities. I felt like the book attempted to call me out at certain points for not dreaming "big enough" or in the "right" ways. While it did get me thinking outside of my comfort zone in terms of what I might like someday, I've been on this earth long enough to know what would make me happy isn't constant trips around the world and gold-flaked desserts; I want the safety of my loved ones, I want proper healthcare, I want enough studio space to do art and enough kitchen space to tackle ambitious baking projects. Sure, I'd love to travel and experience the world with loved ones, but most importantly I need a home that accommodates my desires, my family, and a means of earning living that isn't destroying my will to live. Maybe it's because I'm stuck on the lower rungs of the hierarchy of needs, but I can't even conceptualize enjoying 'luxury' without my basic safety needs met, and I felt like I was being constantly pushed to dream of ludicrously excessive wealth and sort of shamed for not wanting enough. I tried it anyway, to think of crazy out-there luxuries, but it felt really disingenuous, like I was told I should want instead of what I actually wanted.
I was also put off by all the push to "hustle" in the later parts of the book. It felt a little jarring that they first part was all about just effortlessly dreaming big, but then in the end they hit you with this sudden this huge emphasis on "no wait, actually, you have to work REALLY hard ALL THE TIME" like I'm not already burning the candle at both ends trying to keep myself alive. It was that sort of frustrating positivity that seems to just assume we all have an extra hour or two we can wedge into our days to work on our dreams or whatever, when I am already struggling every day to find time and energy to feed myself.
But all those frustrations aside, the journaling exercises were genuinely helpful and brought me to some important insights about my core self that I had entirely forgotten about. They encouraged me to think back to who I was before I became too jaded and exhausted by the world to believe in anything. They awoke something long-asleep in me, and for that reason I would be willing to recommend this book to others despite the issues that I have with it.
Plus, putting the board together was just a fun project. I love the approach of using corkboard and pushpins so I can swap images out as needed. It's really become a living document. Sometimes I'll have a passing interest in something and put it up on the board for a while just to see how I feel about it, and take it down later if I don't feel like it fits. It's right above my bed where I can see it all the time, and while at first I was uncertain about a lot of the things I put up, it's also helped me accept that and get over the idea that it has to be perfect.
Plus, you know, I got a better job. Not a dream job, but at least one that wasn't actively destroying my physical and mental health .
Overall, while I'm super mixed about the tone of this book, it was still worth working through. I thing the writing exercises are probably the key source of value it has to offer, at least for me. The way it's all presented would probably appeal more to someone who dreams about parties on yachts and meeting football stars or something, but I think the core premise is still pretty solid regardless of where you find meaning in life.
I love me some vision boarding, so #futureboard was a no-brainer purchase. Overall, I enjoyed it. I needed some inspiration for an upcoming vision board workshop and I’m developing a vision board workshop focused on body literacy. This was a good book to work through in preparation for these two events. I rarely complete all of the homework in books like this, but I did complete it all with this book. This in and of itself is somewhat of a miracle. Constructive feedback: I disagree with Sarah’s statement in all caps on page 24. Promising to complete every single homework assignment in order for this book to not be a big waste of time is short-sided and nearly made me put the book down immediately. I think people are able to benefit from reading it without DOING EVERY SINGLE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.
Love the process, but I'm going to change it for me
I really enjoyed the process and let's call it what it is, a spell. It's witchcraft. Thankfully, that's my bag. What is not my bag is wishing for riches and material goods and fame, which seems to be what the author wants and wants for you. Have concerns about the environmental impact of this? The author doesn't. It came across very "I want I want I want" which I didn't love. Introverts: do extroverts ever give you "advice" that would be a living hell for you? Advice based on their idea of happiness and not yours? That's the way I felt when reading this book. My #FutureBoard (that's the last time I will even think "hashtag future board", it's a method for creating a vision board so I will call it a vision board) ended up being a bunch of pictures of women doing quiet activities alone and that is truly the dream. In that way, it made me really see that I have so much already.
I would recommend this book to those who have never created a vision board or to those new to the idea of setting intentions to redesign or reinvent their lives. I was expecting a more in-depth overview of future board creation, with visual examples. Instead, the book is purely text, with over half of its pages dedicated to life-coach-style advice for journaling. The title of this book is less about creating future boards, and more about hiring a life coach. I felt as if I were reading a book dedicated to "Let's see how amazing Sarah Centrella's is" or "Why I should hire Sarah Centrella to be my life coach" than practical advice for in-depth vision-boarding. Change the title, Simon and Schuster. I was mis-led and I'm not happy about it.
I really thought that I wasn't going to like this, but in the end I thoroughly enjoyed the process. It is both fun and inspiring. I recommend it it you are having trouble honing in on what you want out of your future. I am typically fairly content. I know how to plan and get what I want, so I just didn't think it was for me. However, it was our bookclub pick, so I went all in. I suppose we will see what actually manifests.
I really enjoyed this book. It was inspiring and easy to read. My only concern, and it’s a big one, please please please don’t feed your hopes and dreams to whales. Suggesting that you throw your letters to the Universe into the ocean was so archaic and detrimental to the environment. Ugh.
I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting from this book, but maybe I just wanted to understand why vision boards are so popular. Do I maybe want to make a board with a few photos of something I'd like to try or a new routine, sure! But unfortunately this book is filled with nonsense and quite frankly, harmful ideas for a Christian mind.
What kept coming to mind was: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. -Proverbs 16:9
I'm sorry, but the constant use of "the universe will" is just nonsense. The "universe" does nothing for you. It also doesn't wait for you to get serious about your life by cutting pictures out to show you mean it before "it" starts giving you the life you want as stated in one chapter. THE UNIVERSE IS NOT GOD. Itself has zero power in or over your life. Unfortunately many of these concepts are also creeping into churches preaching the prosperity gospel. If you church makes a point to tell you God wants you to be healthy, wealthy, and blessed with everything- run.
God directs our lives ultimately to which we can pray and partition for other outcomes, but we are not guaranteed to live the life we want, especially by "sending it out in the universe". We are blessed to be able to do a lot of things that we want and we can work hard for things we want, but it's only by God's hand we are granted those things and opportunities.
I can't recommend this book, but at least I finally learned how to use Pinterest!
I am so happy I found this book, it's absolutely amazing! I loved every page and was so inspired.
There are many books on vision boards and many books that include vision boards but none have included Emotionally charging these projects which, as Abraham Hicks tells us, is the biggest key to manifesting and that's what sets this volume apart from the others! Written in an easy to read, friendly and fast-paced style, the book guides you through finding out what you Really want in life and how to dream bigger before guiding you through how to create a board that will spark your desire each time you see it. Each chapter includes homework and questions so that you can get down to the essence of what you want to live. It's also full of wonderful success stories and miraculous moments the universe has granted to the author and others.
I loved this book, it's just great,it made me feel so electric and I'm going to do all the homework now and build my boards. I'm going to get my mom to read it too and maybe we can do it together.
This book is a MUST READ! I have heard so many tips on how to create a “vision board” and have tried to over the years, but never did anything further with it, other than stick a few photos up. This book actually provides journal prompts and “homework” that was really eye opening and helped me figure out things and get CRYSTAL CLEAR. Then she actually breaks down how to create it, and how to go about taking the action to manifest the things on your future board.
Loved how practical this guide is, and I love the different perspective she gave on this. It has changed my view on the law of attraction, manifestation, and provided me with guidance on how to start actually living my dreams.
So excited to see everything on my future boards start coming into my reality! In the past few days, I have already manifested changes in my business that I was looking for, a NEW CAR, and other everyday things. So so excited. Get this book! It’s so different than other “vision board” books.
Did I need a book about Vision/Future Boards? No I didn’t. We can all find photos for a collage and find the inspiration on the internet. However, did this drive home the feelings I felt and made me think harder about these dreams? Yes. Yes it did.
I think this is one of the better books re: personal development. Centrella doesn’t say “print the pics and wait for a miracle!!” She emphasizes you need to actually do the work yourself. You can’t sit around and just wait for it because as Aaron Burr found out, if you stand for nothing, what do you fall for? Does that work?
It helps that while yes she’s white, Centrella has had some difficulty in her life. While there’s still a lot of privilege not acknowledged and systemic issues addressed, she manages to evoke a sense of “what can you do in your life right now to make a change?” So definitely use this book as a kick in the ass!
This came at a perfect point in my life where I am interested in dreaming, imagining possibilities and getting focused on pursuing them.
At first I balked at doing anything electronically as I like art and office supplies, but I decided to march along with her instructions knowing I could always back out later, and I'm glad I did. The homework is KEY and was a mind blowing experience for me since I tend to jump to "practical" without letting myself go big.
I'm still making my way through the process and will make my physical board near the new year.
I’ve made many vision boards, and some of the things on them have actually manifested into reality. But, for the most part, there has always seemed to be a missing piece, that ends up with getting frustrated and depressed when looking at my boards.
I’m so happy that I discovered Sarah and this book, and her method feels like it has the missing pieces I’ve been looking for to make my boards the tools for making my goals and dreams turn into reality.
A step above most fluffy bunny advice books re: manifesting. Does not muck about with "just wish in the right way and everything will work out." Yes, god and the universe love you is in there, but also the admonition to get off your butt and work if you really want something. Get the right pictures in front of you for inspiration, and get moving. Love that.
Perhaps the biggest take aways I got from this book were 1. it's ok to dream big - really deliriously big - and 2. envision want you dream. The book includes helpful exercises to get you thinking, dreaming and living large. I liked the author's inclusion of her own story, and her commitment to experiences over the acquisition of more stuff.
I don't read a lot of self help books, fiction reader all day; however this was a refreshing read that I thoroughly enjoyed. i enjoyed the exercises and homework she gave us in each chapter as well as the short and concise chapters (not a fan of long, drawn out chapters) Overall this book will change your mindset to reach for the stars, hustle, and take steps to create your dream life.
I found the book to be very materialistic in terms of what the vision boards were helping create. The tutorial on how to use Pinterest was very sophomoric and unnecessary. Pinterest is a forum for ideas and online vision boards so why the need to explain how to pin and then about printing things out was lost on me. The "homework" was somewhat useful, but it seemed very repetative.
Completed this book with my husband right up until the actual vision-board making. Together we completed all of the homework assignments that led to incredible discussions that would last hours. I believe in the manifesting method that Sarah raves about. My #FutureBoard looks great and has taught me how to dream again!
The author contradicts herself multiple times throughout this book and I didn't like the tone of some areas. I also disagreed with quite a few things she discussed. The only thing I did like about this book is the way she chose to categorize certain areas for her vision board(s).
Otherwise, this is one of those self-help books that you can take what you need and leave the rest.
I love this book. I feel good things are already happening, and it makes me happy. I've had many nudges from the universe while reading this book, and it feels good! I tried to read this book a few years ago, and for some reason, finishing it and doing the work scared me, but I was ready and committed this time to get through this! And I did!
I loved this book! I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, but damn if she didn’t kick start some more fire into my being regarding my dreams and manifesting. Highly recommend this book to anymore needed a little “oomph” to get back at creating their dream life.
Loved here ideas and suggests about creating future boards. This year I took the time to plan out my goals and search for images online that represented my dreams. The board turned out great! Very inspiring. I even framed it and out it in my office.