This could include creating a vision board. But what is a vision board and how do I get started? While it isn't a magical fix ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

I'm a sucker for visualizations and vision boards. I've often chanted affirmations to psych myself up and scribbled letters ...