Amazing what one might achieve with a pack of index cards and a binder clip. I source my royalty-free music from the rad dudes at Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/tssCR
So wait...you're saying there's a way I can combine my obsessions with human optimization, self improvement, AND stationery supplies? 😮 Uhm...yes please and thank you. 😂
@@Vc-ot1bt Right? I'm not allowed to go into an office supply store unsupervised, lest I spend the rent money on washi tape, notebooks and sparkly gel pens.
YES. Someone said starting a career in middle age was pointless as you won't make as much money as if you had started earlier. My thought was I'll be middle age and older regardless so, why not do what I finally learned was my calling. Yes, I was 52 when I finished grad school.
When I was poorly it was so hard to have goals because I literally didn't know if I would be alive in a month's time. Having "make goals" as a goal is entirely acceptable IMO.
1. My mission 2. If today was my last day, would I be happy with it? 3. Beliefs - my ideal will emerge through daily practice - what would this look like if it was easy? - you are making progress even though it’s slow sometimes 4. Affirmations/the truth about myself - Good qualities about myself as a reminder for bad days 5. Pictures of what I want and reasons WHY 6. Career stuff/ Things that I've already accomplished 7. Future - WHO do I want to be in 10 years? - What would she do? - What would she wear? -What would she own? 8. Daily routines that are beneficial for my development - Free Time/free activities 9. Next steps in progress (first cards to switch out)
I also make “letters to my future self” and it’s basically me saying stuff that I appreciate in future me. For example “I’m so grateful that you worked hard for achieving ___. I feel so inspired by you that you worked so hard for this thing.” It puts you in the mindset that you are going to for sure achieve your goal and also give you the reassurance and praise you may feel like you need. I also write little summaries of what future me looks like, what goals I have achieved as my future self, keywords to describe future me
My only problem is, I have ADD and I am a very out of sight, out of mind person. I have to have things displayed or sitting out or I will literally forget they exist
I relate! Nothing stopping you from doing them both! Put your index cards with your wallet and things you tend to need for your day to day and leave yourself reminders about it. Habits take time, but will develop!!
Wow maybe I am ADD too cause thats sounds very familiar to me. But maybe both would be good for me. Ive been thinking of framing certain things on a wall in my bedroom so i have something in my face
We only do that because of fear. What are you afraid of? What do you think you will outgrow when you stop resisting? Often it’s a fear of change or the unknown. Observe yourself.
you go girl. Been doing this for ummmmmmmmmmmmmm 35 years and hey now just go to dollar tree and it's getting those cards free. I listened to you those cards. Invest in you and be of service to others.
"Speed of achievement is not guaranteeing achievement" this hit me so hard. As someone who feel pressured to be good at something as soon as possible. I tend to rush things more than I intended to because that kind of pressure really gets on me.
One idea I had when she mentioned taking cards out of the pile was that once you have determined you no longer need the card - maybe you can take it out and write on the back of the card- sort of like cataloging progress. I feel like there are days when I am down and wouldn’t it be nice to see the cards I have no longer needed to work on to boost me on low days? Just spitballing
as a visual person, i can say that this is actually a cool idea. I can print tiny photos so i can still visualize & further write more to flesh out my goals.
exactly my thought too! i was thinking of combining one side the flash cards together and make it like a “brochure” so i can open (and close) everything up and visually have all my goals in front of me so i don’t have to lay them out one by one.
doing this rn(brought out my sharpies and sticker collection) but what if you had a tiny binder and could punch holes in each card and flip through them like a book 🤯
I just came across this, I had an index card pack on a spiral, like a notebook, it was nice. The first and last was a protective page, great for carrying along.
Wow ! I wish I could’ve found this sooner 🥺 My mom saw my vision board once and started laughing at it . And I cried so much. It wasn’t that she was doing it to be mean . I know she reacted that way because to her those goals are impossible to reach in her mind . But not to me .
I am a imperfect mom & after reading your comment I set my intentions to never ever laugh at my kid's goals. Some goals take moments, others years to achieve. But I hope to be supportive! And I truly hope you can look back & see the progress you have made this year!!! 🙏 Blessings ❤️
Hey Jo, good to "see" you here! I've rallied a group of friends doing your exercises as we're doing 10,000 steps challenge now 🔥 How has this index card method worked out for you so far? All the best ❤️ ❤️ ❤️🚀 🚀 🚀
😅 it helps to organize thoughts after putting the hard thinking to established study practice, especially at a time when "thinking about stuff" could be difficult 😂 But making it portable, avails it for "seizing the day" (since there's really not 24 whole hours 😔)
FINALLY a practical vision “board”! I’m not a crafty person nor wants to buy a ton of magazine just to find what’s in my head. I’m transitioning from my graduation to being a professional and have a few dreams so am gonna try this out and report back!
@@ellaweiss4600 Alright soooo I didn't adapt this wholesale. Instead of creating a stack of cards like Lefie (which is an entirely new system), I bake the structure behind this into my planner since I use it daily; I use my planner throughout the workday for goal planning and bring it to me to bed for reflection. It's going good so far! Improved my goal planning and focus daily My tip is to implement this structure through a medium that works for you, and do keep me updated!
i really like this idea because you could easily “forget” what is on your board but with this… it’s interactive. it helps add meaning to your efforts in goal setting through action. often times i feel like nothing happens with my goal because i set it and forget it.
This method has been changing my life, since I first implemented it as a part of my morning routine two months ago. I can not thank you enough for sharing this simple, yet powerful idea. So many profound and potentially impactful “notes to self” that I have written over the years have been wasted, simply due to the journal-like format I've written them in. Most of them I have never repeated, never reviewed... I have never given them the chance to truly sink in... Having my seeds of wisdom, gratitude, and optimism in a deck of index cards that I can go through within minutes as I am drinking the morning tea has changed that, with great results!
A note about your "Truth" section: This has a basis in psychology! Those parts of you that you like and are important to yourself are called domains (if you've ever seen Inside Out, it's kind of like the mind islands), and reminding yourself about those can help you recover from setbacks and criticism and protects our overall positive self-concept, but research has also showed it can help us be more accepting of strangers and work harder and be less upset when others make stereotyping judgements against us. It's really cool!
Hi, I love what you said, how the video relates to the structures mentioned in psychology. Do you have any recommendations on how we can learn more about this? Any interesting books, videos, material you have in mind how we can learn more? 🙂🙏🏼
For the ideal self : How would she feel? Also, ‘if the well being of the world depended on your joy, what would you do more of?’ From ‘The desire map’ book,
I’ll make a PowerPoint with this method. That’s more comfortable for me. Overall it’s a great idea, and privacy is the reason I’ve never had a vision board. Plus the fact that I would have to make it pretty enough to want to see it on my wall. I think it will be helpful, so thanks!✨
Yes, I think you get the idea. It's not so much the specific method so much as finding something that works for you, something that YOU will do. Personally, I like this idea, and yours, but I would never really do either. The powerpoint one I would just never remember to do, and this one feels to much like a chore. My personality requires something that doesn't feel like "work." Not that I'm a stranger to work, I work my butt off regularly, but for whatever reason, this sort of thing I struggle with, especially with so much reading involved.
Just want to let you know, your index card changed how I planned my days, thus my life - A simple portable system of good habit forming reminders and organization. A big thank you and I hope you are enjoying and reaping the rewards of these humble little cards as well. 😄
Reminds me of Catholic auntie's novena cards. Repetition. Repetition. She'd watch the afternoon soaps and flip through, daily. Elastic band them up, go make dinner.
This is genius. First, I was skeptic when you said about this, but when you showed how it looks, and that you have cards not only with goals, but with reminders, quotes etc., it spoke to me. Basically, it's deconstructed journal. And the fun part is that you can still add pretty pictures, magazine clip art or patterned paper to this. I'm gonna do this.
This reminds me of the "Hipster PDA." Same idea - write stuff down on index cards, clip with binder clip, and carry it around as needed. But that was more about capturing ideas on the go, and productivity and to do lists, whereas this... I like this, because it's not just the stuff on your to-do list that you need to think about every day: You gotta remind yourself why you're doing it all in the first place. Thank you for sharing, I like this idea a lot.
Yep. You can even buy things like the pocket briefcase to store them in, or to carry around additional blanks. Her deck is a bit thick for the one I have though.
when I'm in college I litterally wrote my (dream) grades for every subject in each semester in a tiny bit of paper and put it in my wallet. surprise, surpriseeee. i hit all of it and got on dean's list every semester lol.
Some reflection questions that might be nice to include: - What did I fail at? - What did I learn from that? - What are you grateful for? - What do you love about yourself? - How are you in service to others? If you read through your cards in the morning it may be most useful to reflect on the day before. Another possible helpful idea for all the things you want to manifest: write somewhere a chart with two sides. On the first side you write what actions you will take to achieve your manifestations, on the second side you will write the job of the universe/God, i.e. to bring you opportunities etc. This way it will be easier to let go of your manifestations so that you're not obsessing over them. Hopefully, this is helpful! 💕💕Go get 'em Kings👑 and Queens👑!
Yeah! One thing that I did recently that helped was to write what I like to do in my free time. It may sound silly, but knowing I can "pick a thing to do" whenever I'm free, for some reason, really helps
I do that too! I felt like I was struggling to fit in all the things I like to do so I made a list of all the things I wanted to incorporate into my week+how many hours a week would make me happy, and how much time I have before/after work. Turns out I have tons of time to do it all!
This is so awesome! I do vision board workshops at woman's halfway houses and this would be a fantastic addition since these women come and go more often than not. They could take these with them. ❤️ Thank you again!
I learned to LOVE index cards when I started my college education at age 49! They have been a valuable staple (i.e., effective!) in my life ever since, and I'm turning 80 soon. ~Lyn W
This is one of those moments when messages find you when you need them most. I really appreciated you sharing this portable vision board. I’m 45 and feel like I’m at a turning point in my life-so many things I’ve done but still more to do and I need to recoup and find focus again. It just so happens I also ended up with a bunch of index cards, paper, binder rings and discs for a different project (book binding has become a hobby) and now I know what the next project will be! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
I've just ordered some index cards, and I'm giving this a try. I'm also going to use half for vocab in my second language so whenever I'm tempted to scroll my phone, I can look through them instead and hopefully use my time more productively.
@@eastlynburkholder3559 I just said that in my comment before reading yours. Someone stated using zip lock bags to keep the cards clean. I think this idea could separate different projects and filed in a box like journalling. Anyway, we were on the same wavelength.
Started using index cards instead of notes written in random on every paper to organize at least by topic. Using for system put me in mind for the early books on organizing your house and making the habits to keep it clean. Using it for goal process is eminently satisfying and a way to cut up the time to avoid procrastination and solve boredom. Will add this to daily regimen and affirmations are good additions.
I used lists and notes for years. I read so many inspiring books. I became goals driven to better myself. It was exhausting. Now, I'm retired. No work, no pressures, no competition, no long term plans. I'm okay with everything until I decide to change something. It's so freeing. Freedom of mind is everything. Finally, I can be just the me I am! Much love. x
Linda, I’m there with you. However, after 3 year break I’m back at work. It’s mind bending. I really want to retire, maybe in 5 years. Now at least I really know what I’m working for.
@@tammiepulley7167 I'm feeling your pain! I found working more difficult as I got older and wiser. Just try to keep sane for another 5 years - hopefully it will fly by. Best wishes.
Yes, you said that so well. Parts of my work just rubbed me so wrong. Now retired I feel all the parts of my personality slowly re-integrating. I am looking to re-vitalize parts of of my personality that I have lobed off to fit in.
V. cool Lefie! I have a similar system with a mini-ring binder I got a few years ago. My visionboard is as flamboyant and grandiose as it is embarrassing 😂 so I like to hide it and hustle in secret 😀
I love this idea too! Still minimalist, yet a mini-binder would allow for a lot of flexibility & personalization! I think I'll try this ☺ thank you for sharing!
Underrated! This is the best recommendation I have ever gotten. Thank you for this and the really good ideas on what to write on the cards. You're amazing!
Hey, Lefie! Your pack of index cards reminded me of the Zettelkasten method. It is a way of storing knowledge and doing research using packs of index cards that are numbered hierarchically. It is like a tree of knowledge. And because of the numbering, cards can reference each other, intertwining that said tree, turning paper cards into hypertext. Isn't that fun?
I can attest to this method! I've been writing affirmations on flashcard on and off for a few years when I get in a bad spot. It works like a charm. When I'm able to clear about what I want and how I want to feel, it comes easier to me. Going through the flashcards gets me really hyped up too because you can feel the excitement in your mind build. I love a good vision board or plan written out but going through the process of doing the flashcards forces you to focus you mind keenly on what you want. Thanks for the reminder Lefie!
Similar to this method, I have a vision journal! It’s compact and I take it with me everywhere I go. This helps me get all my ideas out too because sometimes you have inspiration and ideas, thoughts and the convenience of having a journal (or in your case note cards) is so useful
With regards the water intake I find herbal tea is a nice idea, and also a large Jug that sits some where prominent in the room - cut up some lemon and a little fruit to spike it - make it look interesting and I find I drink more when I do this little ritual. As always thought provoking work - thanks Lefie! :-) PS I know you didn't show it because your not ready yet - But I bet one of those cards has written on it "Take Steves good advice and get a Cat!" :-)
I agree:-) A house is not a "home" without a rescue cat from a local animal shelter:-) Btw? Research has proven that lemon added to water helps prevent kidney stones in later years:-) and who doesn't want to avoid developing painful kidney stones?!?!?!
I have no present form of this in my life other than occasionally journaling! I love this so much more. A flash-card-sized inspiration that you’ve personalized to yourself is so much more digestible than an entire journal entry. Also less opportunity for rambling. Can’t ramble within such limited space!
Just wanted to tell you that I just stumbled upon your video and now am going down the rabbit hole of your channel. I love your energy. I love how you present your ideas and how you share yourself and protect the parts that are for you - you communicate well and you have good vibes just all over the place. Can’t wait to hear more of what you are bringing to the world. ❤️
I actually love this! I am so glad you share it as I would have never thought about this type of system to use as a vision board. I have several little chunky spiral notebooks, now one is designated as my vision book. Its small and will fit in my purse, bag etc. Thank you for opening up a new perspective on an old way!
I have been using a bullet journal, and I like it. I do write dreams and goals for the year, and then I parse them by month. I also track the good habits that I want to build or maintain. I keep a running wish list of clothes, cosmetics, etc. that I want to buy. I do like the index cards!
i invested so much to bullet journal, hoping that it would make my ass move but sadly it didnt 😆 main reason is i was too perfectionist in designs, templates, photos, all about visuals! so i end up getting exhausted bc of my unrealistic expectations lol. but i am glad it really worked for you! 🥰 i wish i could find what's best for me very soon 🥺
Thank you for sharing. It really helped me to hear your dream journal entries to help pin point my own. You did a fabulous job at organizing everything.
I really like your method. It’s simple, compact and easy to carry to review or adjust when needed. Makes more sense than a traditional journal. Hmmmm I may borrow your idea.
I've been using it as part of my journaling routine. At least once a week I review my cards and comment on whether they still apply or how well I am meeting the goals and mission.
Speed of achievement does not equal guaranteeing the achievement... I loved this! We’re pressured to do things quickly, hustle, grind when really we need to give ourselves credit. We’ll all get there eventually no matter how quick or slow
For years I've done the same: I write my goals for the year at the beginning of my journal. If it's something I want to do once (like getting a tattoo) I just tick when done. If it's a habit or similar (like donating every month), when I do it I write the first letter of the month next to the goal when I do it, and only tick in December. It's simple, it only takes up one page and I have it always with me ❤️ Oh, by the end of each year I cut that sheet of paper and put it with the others from previous years. I like to see what I've managed to accomplish every now and then 😊 I like your method, too! I like that you've included questions and your values. I see the reason behind it. So simple and effective. Keep up the great work, Lefie! Hugs from Argentina 🇦🇷❤️
Love this method! Perfect timing too. It's absolutely brilliant in it's simplicity. Such luck to have just found a deck of 3 x5 cards in my ten-lifetime's supply of office supplies that I'm mostly donating. Much gratitude!
I really like this idea and am greatly inspired by it. I've been toying around with the idea of a Vision Board for a while now and you're right about where and how would I have it handy for my own inspiration without having it on display for others to view and possibly be very critical of my goals and dreams. Your index card system makes so much sense. I can keep them in my bag where they are easy to grab and look at everyday but no one else will have access to them. Thank you for this idea and another great video.
This might sound crazy but this really felt like talking to a friend and I don’t get that a lot from RUclipsrs at least 😂 what make more ironic is that I am a RUclipsr 😭
What an awesome idea! I was on the verge of something like that in my journal, but I love the portability and flexibility of putting the same info on index cards. Thanks so much for sharing!!
I use cards too: I fold my cards in half, to make an a-frame-train: I like to move my cards with words around like battleships: I make sound effects and all... Seriously 😂😃😳
i literally was grappling with weather or not to make a vision board recently because of the exact reasons you pointed out and i’m definitely going to go with your card method cuz it totally solves the contentions i was having with the board!!
Thank you! I really like hearing a practical, minimalist, easily adaptable, private, focused alternative to a vision board. I'll think on if this or an adaptation of this may fit me well.
This is a good idea, I will add this to my daily meditation practice. Having a few cards that remind me of what I want to meditate on, in my back pocket, might be just the thing I need to get to that next step in my journey. Thank you.
I rarely leave comments but this is one of the most useful things I've ever learned from RUclips. So simple, so smart. I started doing it and it makes a difference. Thank you, Lefie!
Just circling back to say that I've been doing this since learning about it from you in May and it's really working for me. The cards have evolved and the process has really helped me get clear on my values and purpose. Thanks!
I saw this when it was posted and I wanted to come back and say what a game changer this is for me. I wrote my beliefs, my goals, my values, etc. I like to look at my cards every day and make sure I am making choices that are in alignment with my values and goals. It's helped me be much more productive and confident. Thanks for sharing!
I love this, both the cards idea and your ideas through the quotes. I can't believe I had not heard some of your thoughts before and I needed to hear them, thank you!
This is fantastic, a lot of the things Lefie has taught me are things I've managed to incorporate into my life and make it more fulfilled. This feels like another great tool I can't wait to start on.
I am so going to do this. Thank you so much for not only sharing your idea but also providing some personal examples and explaining why this is better. Well done, brava!
thank you for sharing this method, now it seems so obvious that to remember stuff you have to recall them a lot but having a wall full of post-it notes gradually changes into a blind spot for me and I don't even read them after a while. this has been so eye-opening, thank you so much
Thank you so much for sharing and letting us in on your personal goals. This was very inspiring. I already have the index cards but I want to get some colored ones to help organize my thoughts into categories.
I recently bought some small poster board and for some reason... a deck of index cards. I have been postponing the vision board and did not know what the cards were "meant" for.. This video popped up at exactly the right time! I LOVE this method you present. I like the privacy, mobility, and mutability. I will still make my vision board for the fridge, but for short term goals, reminders, etc. More of a planner for the next month or season. Definitely going to enjoy developing the cards.
six times a year i go trough a document with my goals for that year. I limit myself to have 5 important goals i really focus on. 5 goals are easy to remember, so i don't need to have them written down on flashcards, but every day i check if i am still on the right track. I have done this for 5 years now, and it really helps to changes things, end develop in the right direction.
Lefie! I loved this video so much that I made a blog post about this technique. I referred to it as the catalog technique bc I call my card sets catalogs. Of course I credited you with the idea because you are a GENIUS! I did this and it raises my vibrational energy SO MUCH! Thank you for creating this. I hope as many people as possible learn about this!
omg, that's what i need! Thank you so much for sharing your incredibly creative way to restructure the tranditional vision board. Cuz it's just no that convience to review on daily practice as you said. And I love your focus on healthy way to pursuit excellence and the list of accomplishments, that's so inspiring.
So wait...you're saying there's a way I can combine my obsessions with human optimization, self improvement, AND stationery supplies? 😮 Uhm...yes please and thank you. 😂
Lol totally with you on this!!
@@Vc-ot1bt Right? I'm not allowed to go into an office supply store unsupervised, lest I spend the rent money on washi tape, notebooks and sparkly gel pens.
Whoop it's me 😂
Haven’t even gotten past the opening ad yet and was sold on this idea the second I read “stationary supplies” yessss
@@sonipitts oh I am seeing note cards WITH washi tape and stickers....
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” Do you agree?
@a u t h a n o n welcome
YES. Someone said starting a career in middle age was pointless as you won't make as much money as if you had started earlier. My thought was I'll be middle age and older regardless so, why not do what I finally learned was my calling. Yes, I was 52 when I finished grad school.
Amen. Just went back to grad school to study something I was interested in and I am now a 44 year old intern!
@@debrathomas4425 I’m glad you followed through! Congrats 🍾🎉
For someone who wanna become a doctor this is motivating and yes I agree😭👌
I was explaining this to my son via text and called them flashcards for your soul. Feel free to use that in marketing.
Love it! If there’s food for thought why not flash cards for your soul.
Brilliant
Telling your own kid things he/she could do. That's so cute! XD
Carol, I know I'm going to use that, and I'll call them "Carol's flashcards for my soul."
@@daviddavid9837 Aw, I'm touched.
I am 63 and still have goals to work on, I will need less cards for more focus!
YAY you go get them ALL THE BEST !!!
That’s cool! I hope you will archive them all! 🙌
65 and right there with ya! Getting out my 3x5 cards NOW!
शुभेच्छाए ❤️😊
Wow I really respect that. Having goals and learning is a lifelong thing.
will save this for when i actually have goals
Oof same
Make one and write “find a worthy ideal to pursue”
@@gabrielprfn ooh, that's good 👍
When I was poorly it was so hard to have goals because I literally didn't know if I would be alive in a month's time. Having "make goals" as a goal is entirely acceptable IMO.
@@KatieM786 your words helped me rn, thank you ❤️
1. My mission
2. If today was my last day, would I be happy with it?
3. Beliefs
- my ideal will emerge through daily practice
- what would this look like if it was easy?
- you are making progress even though it’s slow sometimes
4. Affirmations/the truth about myself
- Good qualities about myself as a reminder for bad days
5. Pictures of what I want and reasons WHY
6. Career stuff/ Things that I've already accomplished
7. Future
- WHO do I want to be in 10 years?
- What would she do?
- What would she wear?
-What would she own?
8. Daily routines that are beneficial for my development
- Free Time/free activities
9. Next steps in progress (first cards to switch out)
Thank you so much!
Thank you very much!!!
thank you for this!!
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for doing this I was thinking I was going to have to watch again to take notes on what each section was. Thank you
Thank you queen this is exactly what I needed
I also make “letters to my future self” and it’s basically me saying stuff that I appreciate in future me. For example “I’m so grateful that you worked hard for achieving ___. I feel so inspired by you that you worked so hard for this thing.” It puts you in the mindset that you are going to for sure achieve your goal and also give you the reassurance and praise you may feel like you need. I also write little summaries of what future me looks like, what goals I have achieved as my future self, keywords to describe future me
love this!
This is so smart
This is awesome! Love this!
Love this. It helps me to think of this as writing ‘from’ my future self.
I made birthday letters for my birthday every year since I’m 16 now and it helped me so much
My only problem is, I have ADD and I am a very out of sight, out of mind person. I have to have things displayed or sitting out or I will literally forget they exist
Is this a sign of ADD? Because I am exactly like this.
I relate! Nothing stopping you from doing them both! Put your index cards with your wallet and things you tend to need for your day to day and leave yourself reminders about it. Habits take time, but will develop!!
You should do what floats your boat. this worked for her but might not for you. We are unique...so are our needs :) you got this!
Wow maybe I am ADD too cause thats sounds very familiar to me. But maybe both would be good for me. Ive been thinking of framing certain things on a wall in my bedroom so i have something in my face
@@arianareeves3042 good solution. You could also do a board to view at home.
"why am I resisting things that will make me feel good" wow! I can relate to this, just to hear somebody else say it helped
same here!! I took at least 4 good/ life changing quotes from this video alone! waw! she's something!!
We only do that because of fear. What are you afraid of? What do you think you will outgrow when you stop resisting? Often it’s a fear of change or the unknown. Observe yourself.
Whenever I feel that way, I say to myself “I deserve to be happy” and almost instantly I feel motivated to do those things
disclaimer:
tell yourself, huh...my feel good stuff are legal, moral and ethical. Enjoy in joy. LOL.
you go girl. Been doing this for ummmmmmmmmmmmmm 35 years and hey now just go to dollar tree and it's getting those cards free. I listened to you those cards. Invest in you and be of service to others.
Thank you RUclips algorithm for bringing me this💙
I know right? Blessed.
Me too!! Buying notecards today!! 🥰
Yessss
It was meant to be!
"Speed of achievement is not guaranteeing achievement" this hit me so hard. As someone who feel pressured to be good at something as soon as possible. I tend to rush things more than I intended to because that kind of pressure really gets on me.
That's true. Accuracy is more important.
Meeee tooooo!!!!
One idea I had when she mentioned taking cards out of the pile was that once you have determined you no longer need the card - maybe you can take it out and write on the back of the card- sort of like cataloging progress.
I feel like there are days when I am down and wouldn’t it be nice to see the cards I have no longer needed to work on to boost me on low days? Just spitballing
Great idea!!
as a visual person, i can say that this is actually a cool idea. I can print tiny photos so i can still visualize & further write more to flesh out my goals.
Love your idea! I was thinking drawing or printing small images and coloring them in.. (if I feel like it...)
exactly my thought too! i was thinking of combining one side the flash cards together and make it like a “brochure” so i can open (and close) everything up and visually have all my goals in front of me so i don’t have to lay them out one by one.
doing this rn(brought out my sharpies and sticker collection) but what if you had a tiny binder and could punch holes in each card and flip through them like a book 🤯
@@alicemuguet6947 omg that’s great!
I keep mine in a small zip lock bag for easy carrying in my backpack. Keeps them neat and clean, too.
Good idea!
Neat!
Oh wow, that's an excellent idea! I'll do that too!!! :)
Thank you!! ☺️
I just came across this, I had an index card pack on a spiral, like a notebook, it was nice. The first and last was a protective page, great for carrying along.
Wow ! I wish I could’ve found this sooner 🥺 My mom saw my vision board once and started laughing at it . And I cried so much.
It wasn’t that she was doing it to be mean . I know she reacted that way because to her those goals are impossible to reach in her mind . But not to me .
I am a imperfect mom & after reading your comment I set my intentions to never ever laugh at my kid's goals. Some goals take moments, others years to achieve. But I hope to be supportive! And I truly hope you can look back & see the progress you have made this year!!! 🙏 Blessings ❤️
Wow my mind is blown by this idea 🤯 I love it 100% going to try this method! Thankyou for sharing 🙏🏽
Hey Jo, good to "see" you here! I've rallied a group of friends doing your exercises as we're doing 10,000 steps challenge now 🔥 How has this index card method worked out for you so far? All the best ❤️ ❤️ ❤️🚀 🚀 🚀
😅 it helps to organize thoughts after putting the hard thinking to established study practice, especially at a time when "thinking about stuff" could be difficult 😂
But making it portable, avails it for "seizing the day" (since there's really not 24 whole hours 😔)
You even figured out a way to minimize a vision board! So genius!
FINALLY a practical vision “board”! I’m not a crafty person nor wants to buy a ton of magazine just to find what’s in my head. I’m transitioning from my graduation to being a professional and have a few dreams so am gonna try this out and report back!
You can also do it on your phone in an app like Keep and schedule it to pop up every day or every week, etc.
You can find some pictures that inspire you in internet. It's not necessary to buy magazines
Me too! I've been strugling for the past few months after my graduation, I've been feeling sooo lost and I think this flashcard method could help :)
Do you have report? I really wanna know how it went!
@@ellaweiss4600 Alright soooo I didn't adapt this wholesale. Instead of creating a stack of cards like Lefie (which is an entirely new system), I bake the structure behind this into my planner since I use it daily; I use my planner throughout the workday for goal planning and bring it to me to bed for reflection.
It's going good so far! Improved my goal planning and focus daily My tip is to implement this structure through a medium that works for you, and do keep me updated!
i really like this idea because you could easily “forget” what is on your board but with this… it’s interactive. it helps add meaning to your efforts in goal setting through action. often times i feel like nothing happens with my goal because i set it and forget it.
This method has been changing my life, since I first implemented it as a part of my morning routine two months ago. I can not thank you enough for sharing this simple, yet powerful idea. So many profound and potentially impactful “notes to self” that I have written over the years have been wasted, simply due to the journal-like format I've written them in. Most of them I have never repeated, never reviewed... I have never given them the chance to truly sink in... Having my seeds of wisdom, gratitude, and optimism in a deck of index cards that I can go through within minutes as I am drinking the morning tea has changed that, with great results!
For those who procrastinate...
how much does waiting cost?
Or will it be any easier if i do it later?
I'm with @@midlife_minimalist SO Many things seem irrelevant, if you wait long enough.
Your life.
omg i’m gonna write this on my card, thank you!!
Ohhh❤️
OOOOOhhhhh you could get colored index cards for each section! :) I love this idea
I thought the same thing!
Or just color around the flash cards with highlighter.
@@alysekrysiak2184 better
A note about your "Truth" section: This has a basis in psychology! Those parts of you that you like and are important to yourself are called domains (if you've ever seen Inside Out, it's kind of like the mind islands), and reminding yourself about those can help you recover from setbacks and criticism and protects our overall positive self-concept, but research has also showed it can help us be more accepting of strangers and work harder and be less upset when others make stereotyping judgements against us. It's really cool!
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I agree
Say more please Sariahsue…..
Hi, I love what you said, how the video relates to the structures mentioned in psychology. Do you have any recommendations on how we can learn more about this?
Any interesting books, videos, material you have in mind how we can learn more? 🙂🙏🏼
I appreciate the fact you opened up a real intimate part of your life so we could benefit from your method. Thank you.
For the ideal self :
How would she feel?
Also, ‘if the well being of the world depended on your joy, what would you do more of?’
From
‘The desire map’ book,
Love this. Thank you for adding it!
Wow😍✨
I’ll make a PowerPoint with this method. That’s more comfortable for me.
Overall it’s a great idea, and privacy is the reason I’ve never had a vision board. Plus the fact that I would have to make it pretty enough to want to see it on my wall.
I think it will be helpful, so thanks!✨
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Cool idea 💡
Yes, I think you get the idea. It's not so much the specific method so much as finding something that works for you, something that YOU will do. Personally, I like this idea, and yours, but I would never really do either. The powerpoint one I would just never remember to do, and this one feels to much like a chore. My personality requires something that doesn't feel like "work." Not that I'm a stranger to work, I work my butt off regularly, but for whatever reason, this sort of thing I struggle with, especially with so much reading involved.
Just want to let you know, your index card changed how I planned my days, thus my life - A simple portable system of good habit forming reminders and organization. A big thank you and I hope you are enjoying and reaping the rewards of these humble little cards as well. 😄
Reminds me of Catholic auntie's novena cards. Repetition. Repetition. She'd watch the afternoon soaps and flip through, daily. Elastic band them up, go make dinner.
This is genius. First, I was skeptic when you said about this, but when you showed how it looks, and that you have cards not only with goals, but with reminders, quotes etc., it spoke to me. Basically, it's deconstructed journal. And the fun part is that you can still add pretty pictures, magazine clip art or patterned paper to this. I'm gonna do this.
This reminds me of the "Hipster PDA." Same idea - write stuff down on index cards, clip with binder clip, and carry it around as needed. But that was more about capturing ideas on the go, and productivity and to do lists, whereas this... I like this, because it's not just the stuff on your to-do list that you need to think about every day: You gotta remind yourself why you're doing it all in the first place. Thank you for sharing, I like this idea a lot.
Just posted a similar comment. Should have read this first.
This is what I thought of right away!
Yep. You can even buy things like the pocket briefcase to store them in, or to carry around additional blanks. Her deck is a bit thick for the one I have though.
when I'm in college I litterally wrote my (dream) grades for every subject in each semester in a tiny bit of paper and put it in my wallet. surprise, surpriseeee. i hit all of it and got on dean's list every semester lol.
Some reflection questions that might be nice to include:
- What did I fail at?
- What did I learn from that?
- What are you grateful for?
- What do you love about yourself?
- How are you in service to others?
If you read through your cards in the morning it may be most useful to reflect on the day before.
Another possible helpful idea for all the things you want to manifest: write somewhere a chart with two sides. On the first side you write what actions you will take to achieve your manifestations, on the second side you will write the job of the universe/God, i.e. to bring you opportunities etc. This way it will be easier to let go of your manifestations so that you're not obsessing over them.
Hopefully, this is helpful! 💕💕Go get 'em Kings👑 and Queens👑!
Good one ;)
Yeah! One thing that I did recently that helped was to write what I like to do in my free time. It may sound silly, but knowing I can "pick a thing to do" whenever I'm free, for some reason, really helps
I do that too! I felt like I was struggling to fit in all the things I like to do so I made a list of all the things I wanted to incorporate into my week+how many hours a week would make me happy, and how much time I have before/after work. Turns out I have tons of time to do it all!
That's a great idea, I'm gonna get a nee journal and start doing that uwu
I do it too! I keep a list of things I can do on my phone and just check it when I’m feeling under stimulated. Or overstimulated. Thanks, ADHD....
Thanks for sharing. Love this idea 👏👏👏
The inside of file folders make perfect vision boards.
That’s a great idea
This is so awesome! I do vision board workshops at woman's halfway houses and this would be a fantastic addition since these women come and go more often than not. They could take these with them. ❤️ Thank you again!
“How could this be easy?” Great one
SOLD.
yes, it was the music.
Those of us in our 60s have been using note/index cards...old school for decades. So glad you can appreciate them now.
I learned to LOVE index cards when I started my college education at age 49! They have been a valuable staple (i.e., effective!) in my life ever since, and I'm turning 80 soon. ~Lyn W
"drink water and stretch your hips"
me: _automatically doing that_
This is one of those moments when messages find you when you need them most. I really appreciated you sharing this portable vision board. I’m 45 and feel like I’m at a turning point in my life-so many things I’ve done but still more to do and I need to recoup and find focus again. It just so happens I also ended up with a bunch of index cards, paper, binder rings and discs for a different project (book binding has become a hobby) and now I know what the next project will be! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
I've just ordered some index cards, and I'm giving this a try. I'm also going to use half for vocab in my second language so whenever I'm tempted to scroll my phone, I can look through them instead and hopefully use my time more productively.
Excellent idea! Healthy non-screen scrolling replacement 👍
Yes I agree. Thiis would be way better than double tapping instagram pictures
A ring binder and holes punched in the cards are also a good method.
You can simply use a note pad and make it like a small book
@@eastlynburkholder3559 I just said that in my comment before reading yours. Someone stated using zip lock bags to keep the cards clean. I think this idea could separate different projects and filed in a box like journalling. Anyway, we were on the same wavelength.
“The simplest things are often the truest.” -Richard Bach
Have a wonderful week everyone! :)
Started using index cards instead of notes written in random on every paper to organize at least by topic. Using for system put me in mind for the early books on organizing your house and making the habits to keep it clean. Using it for goal process is eminently satisfying and a way to cut up the time to avoid procrastination and solve boredom. Will add this to daily regimen and affirmations are good additions.
God bless the day when tiny version of present me, was suddenly eager to speak English fluently.
I used lists and notes for years. I read so many inspiring books. I became goals driven to better myself. It was exhausting.
Now, I'm retired. No work, no pressures, no competition, no long term plans.
I'm okay with everything until I decide to change something. It's so freeing. Freedom of mind is everything.
Finally, I can be just the me I am!
Much love. x
HAHA me too! But look we still must have the itch!! Look at what we are watching!!!
Linda, I’m there with you. However, after 3 year break I’m back at work. It’s mind bending. I really want to retire, maybe in 5 years. Now at least I really know what I’m working for.
@@tammiepulley7167 I'm feeling your pain! I found working more difficult as I got older and wiser. Just try to keep sane for another 5 years - hopefully it will fly by. Best wishes.
In this material world one has to earn their freedom too.
Yes, you said that so well. Parts of my work just rubbed me so wrong. Now retired I feel all the parts of my personality slowly re-integrating. I am looking to re-vitalize parts of of my personality that I have lobed off to fit in.
V. cool Lefie! I have a similar system with a mini-ring binder I got a few years ago. My visionboard is as flamboyant and grandiose as it is embarrassing 😂 so I like to hide it and hustle in secret 😀
sounds like the perfekt vision board to me :D
@@blattlaus4002 it works 😉
Great idea
I love this idea too! Still minimalist, yet a mini-binder would allow for a lot of flexibility & personalization! I think I'll try this ☺ thank you for sharing!
@@jaglinuxmint second that. Great idea!
This has Ron Swanson energy and that’s a good thing. 👍🏻
I love the integrity and authenticity of your goals 🙏🏼
Underrated! This is the best recommendation I have ever gotten. Thank you for this and the really good ideas on what to write on the cards. You're amazing!
Hey, Lefie! Your pack of index cards reminded me of the Zettelkasten method. It is a way of storing knowledge and doing research using packs of index cards that are numbered hierarchically. It is like a tree of knowledge. And because of the numbering, cards can reference each other, intertwining that said tree, turning paper cards into hypertext. Isn't that fun?
Intriguing, I'm going to look this up. Thanks!
I had a high school English teacher who taught us this method and had us turn the cards in along with the finished paper! 👍
Hmm. Is it difficult to adopt
I do bullet journal these days
@@just1desi I didn't think so, and it was educational to see connections I may not have seen otherwise in my notes! 🤗
I can attest to this method! I've been writing affirmations on flashcard on and off for a few years when I get in a bad spot. It works like a charm. When I'm able to clear about what I want and how I want to feel, it comes easier to me. Going through the flashcards gets me really hyped up too because you can feel the excitement in your mind build. I love a good vision board or plan written out but going through the process of doing the flashcards forces you to focus you mind keenly on what you want. Thanks for the reminder Lefie!
Similar to this method, I have a vision journal! It’s compact and I take it with me everywhere I go. This helps me get all my ideas out too because sometimes you have inspiration and ideas, thoughts and the convenience of having a journal (or in your case note cards) is so useful
With regards the water intake I find herbal tea is a nice idea, and also a large Jug that sits some where prominent in the room - cut up some lemon and a little fruit to spike it - make it look interesting and I find I drink more when I do this little ritual. As always thought provoking work - thanks Lefie! :-)
PS I know you didn't show it because your not ready yet - But I bet one of those cards has written on it "Take Steves good advice and get a Cat!" :-)
I agree:-) A house is not a "home" without a rescue cat from a local animal shelter:-) Btw? Research has proven that lemon added to water helps prevent kidney stones in later years:-) and who doesn't want to avoid developing painful kidney stones?!?!?!
I have no present form of this in my life other than occasionally journaling! I love this so much more. A flash-card-sized inspiration that you’ve personalized to yourself is so much more digestible than an entire journal entry. Also less opportunity for rambling. Can’t ramble within such limited space!
Just wanted to tell you that I just stumbled upon your video and now am going down the rabbit hole of your channel. I love your energy. I love how you present your ideas and how you share yourself and protect the parts that are for you - you communicate well and you have good vibes just all over the place. Can’t wait to hear more of what you are bringing to the world. ❤️
I actually love this! I am so glad you share it as I would have never thought about this type of system to use as a vision board.
I have several little chunky spiral notebooks, now one is designated as my vision book. Its small and will fit in my purse, bag etc. Thank you for opening up a new perspective on an old way!
I have been using a bullet journal, and I like it. I do write dreams and goals for the year, and then I parse them by month.
I also track the good habits that I want to build or maintain. I keep a running wish list of clothes, cosmetics, etc. that I want to buy.
I do like the index cards!
i invested so much to bullet journal, hoping that it would make my ass move but sadly it didnt 😆 main reason is i was too perfectionist in designs, templates, photos, all about visuals! so i end up getting exhausted bc of my unrealistic expectations lol. but i am glad it really worked for you! 🥰 i wish i could find what's best for me very soon 🥺
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I have a whole stack of index cards and now I have a use for them. Thank you!!!
This year your ideas mean so much more. The reasons and details are enormous. Thanks 👍🏻 again.
Thank you for sharing. It really helped me to hear your dream journal entries to help pin point my own. You did a fabulous job at organizing everything.
I really like your method. It’s simple, compact and easy to carry to review or adjust when needed. Makes more sense than a traditional journal. Hmmmm I may borrow your idea.
I love the vibe of your videos and how calm and yet inspiring you are, thank you, Lefie! And greetings from Germany in the middle of the night :)
same :D
I've been using it as part of my journaling routine. At least once a week I review my cards and comment on whether they still apply or how well I am meeting the goals and mission.
I absolutely love this and will 100% be doing this for my 2022 planning/inspiration. Brilliant!
Speed of achievement does not equal guaranteeing the achievement... I loved this! We’re pressured to do things quickly, hustle, grind when really we need to give ourselves credit. We’ll all get there eventually no matter how quick or slow
Forward is forward .. no matter how fast or slowly we go.
This was my favourite card Lefie said by far and it’s one I need to listen to for sure ✨
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For years I've done the same: I write my goals for the year at the beginning of my journal. If it's something I want to do once (like getting a tattoo) I just tick when done. If it's a habit or similar (like donating every month), when I do it I write the first letter of the month next to the goal when I do it, and only tick in December.
It's simple, it only takes up one page and I have it always with me ❤️
Oh, by the end of each year I cut that sheet of paper and put it with the others from previous years. I like to see what I've managed to accomplish every now and then 😊
I like your method, too! I like that you've included questions and your values. I see the reason behind it. So simple and effective. Keep up the great work, Lefie!
Hugs from Argentina 🇦🇷❤️
I love that!!
Love this method! Perfect timing too. It's absolutely brilliant in it's simplicity. Such luck to have just found a deck of 3 x5 cards in my ten-lifetime's supply of office supplies that I'm mostly donating. Much gratitude!
It’s almost kind of like making your own Tarot Orcal Cards!
Yep, there are oracle cards specifically for manifestation
I really like this idea and am greatly inspired by it. I've been toying around with the idea of a Vision Board for a while now and you're right about where and how would I have it handy for my own inspiration without having it on display for others to view and possibly be very critical of my goals and dreams. Your index card system makes so much sense. I can keep them in my bag where they are easy to grab and look at everyday but no one else will have access to them. Thank you for this idea and another great video.
This might sound crazy but this really felt like talking to a friend and I don’t get that a lot from RUclipsrs at least 😂 what make more ironic is that I am a RUclipsr 😭
Oh you are? What is ur channel name? Maybe I'll sub.
What an awesome idea! I was on the verge of something like that in my journal, but I love the portability and flexibility of putting the same info on index cards. Thanks so much for sharing!!
What a friggin awesome idea!!! Literally paused the video 6 minutes in to go get a stack of index cards from my office, thank you so much for sharing
I use cards too:
I fold my cards in half,
to make an a-frame-train:
I like to move my cards with words
around like battleships: I make sound effects and all...
Seriously 😂😃😳
Wow 😍
I love this ; it's a tent-card train!
🤣👊🏻👏🏼
i literally was grappling with weather or not to make a vision board recently because of the exact reasons you pointed out and i’m definitely going to go with your card method cuz it totally solves the contentions i was having with the board!!
Thank you! I really like hearing a practical, minimalist, easily adaptable, private, focused alternative to a vision board. I'll think on if this or an adaptation of this may fit me well.
I can't wait to try this - love your ideas and what you write on your cards!
This is a good idea, I will add this to my daily meditation practice. Having a few cards that remind me of what I want to meditate on, in my back pocket, might be just the thing I need to get to that next step in my journey. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing Lefie. I love seeing the world through your lens (and practices!).
I rarely leave comments but this is one of the most useful things I've ever learned from RUclips. So simple, so smart. I started doing it and it makes a difference. Thank you, Lefie!
Just circling back to say that I've been doing this since learning about it from you in May and it's really working for me. The cards have evolved and the process has really helped me get clear on my values and purpose. Thanks!
I simply love how creative you are ❤
As an artist, I love to draw and write poetry on index cards for inspiration. I've also turned index cards into business cards to market my business.
I saw this when it was posted and I wanted to come back and say what a game changer this is for me. I wrote my beliefs, my goals, my values, etc. I like to look at my cards every day and make sure I am making choices that are in alignment with my values and goals. It's helped me be much more productive and confident.
Thanks for sharing!
I love this, both the cards idea and your ideas through the quotes. I can't believe I had not heard some of your thoughts before and I needed to hear them, thank you!
Now I know what that pack of cards in the back of my desk has been waiting for!!! Thanks❤️❤️❤️
This is fantastic, a lot of the things Lefie has taught me are things I've managed to incorporate into my life and make it more fulfilled. This feels like another great tool I can't wait to start on.
I am so going to do this. Thank you so much for not only sharing your idea but also providing some personal examples and explaining why this is better. Well done, brava!
thank you for sharing this method, now it seems so obvious that to remember stuff you have to recall them a lot but having a wall full of post-it notes gradually changes into a blind spot for me and I don't even read them after a while. this has been so eye-opening, thank you so much
Love how concise this is Lefie - also, minimalist mood board/journaling ahoy - cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing and letting us in on your personal goals. This was very inspiring. I already have the index cards but I want to get some colored ones to help organize my thoughts into categories.
Lefie, this has been inspirational. I appreciate that you brought this to us and your honesty in reviewing your visions, thank you . . .
I recently bought some small poster board and for some reason... a deck of index cards. I have been postponing the vision board and did not know what the cards were "meant" for.. This video popped up at exactly the right time! I LOVE this method you present. I like the privacy, mobility, and mutability. I will still make my vision board for the fridge, but for short term goals, reminders, etc. More of a planner for the next month or season. Definitely going to enjoy developing the cards.
Lefie ! As always your content is always phenomenal and inspiring. I’m gonna definitely do this with my own slight spin to it. Thank you so much!
six times a year i go trough a document with my goals for that year. I limit myself to have 5 important goals i really focus on. 5 goals are easy to remember, so i don't need to have them written down on flashcards, but every day i check if i am still on the right track. I have done this for 5 years now, and it really helps to changes things, end develop in the right direction.
Lefie! I loved this video so much that I made a blog post about this technique. I referred to it as the catalog technique bc I call my card sets catalogs. Of course I credited you with the idea because you are a GENIUS! I did this and it raises my vibrational energy SO MUCH! Thank you for creating this. I hope as many people as possible learn about this!
Your idea is fantastic! So user friendly, private and easy to switch out as vision needs change. Thank you for sharing!
Like this a lot. I remembered that I actually do this, just on regular big paper sheets. This small paper idea makes ot so practical.
omg, that's what i need! Thank you so much for sharing your incredibly creative way to restructure the tranditional vision board. Cuz it's just no that convience to review on daily practice as you said. And I love your focus on healthy way to pursuit excellence and the list of accomplishments, that's so inspiring.
Love the low light. In most videos its always so bright sunny and super up beat...own the shadow chill.LOVE IT!
Just found your channel. This is what I need in my life right now. Thank you!