People create vision boards to have a visual reminder of their goals but have you’ve ever considered creating a vision of love board on on Valentine’s Day? It’s the perfect do it yourself project and medium to open up to your partner about how you’d like your life to unfold.

Here are 5 things to do before you make a vision of love board.

• Take a moment to contemplate life areas that you’d like to work on together. (You can always choose other areas to focus on next year). Spend at least a week to uncover any shared goals for the year. Choose 1-2 goals you're in the best position to accomplish this year.

• Have fun and create a short couple bucket list, places to explore, and mini challenges. You’ll find joy in supporting and cheering each other on achieving your partnership goals and dreams.

• Gain insight and clarity about the type of experiences you want to experience together as a couple to ensure that you’re both on board.

• Listen to your partner’s desires and explore how you both want to feel on a day-to-day basis. Try repeating your partner’s wants back to them and write them down. This vulnerable exercise will help you learn what is important to your partner and deepen your connection before you make a long term commitment.

• Get inspired by celebrity couples and tv characters. Ask yourself questions such as: What are a few things their love symbolizes? What differentiates their type of love from others?

• Create a shared vision statement that is meaningful, heart-centered, and easy-to-remember. Then, put clear and compelling text centered around that belief so that you both stay motivated.

• Carve out time for self-care and leisure during vacation off work days.

• After you dedicated time to talk through your dreams and desires, gather all the inspiration you need to make your own vision of love board.