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How to Create a Vision Board That Works!

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Have you ever created a vision board? I used to make them all the time, and I decided it was time to bring them back! The premise of a vision board is to basically put your goals, dreams or just things that bring you joy somewhere where you can see them. (I used to keep them in my closet to see each day when I didn’t have a place to showcase them) This constantly reminds you of those goals.. in turn helping to make those goals and dreams a reality.

One of my favorite books is The Secret. (I actually think I may read it again this year, since it has been ages) This is one of the suggested practices in that book. The basic and super simple breakdown of the book is that if you think positive, positive things will happen to you. The book is so much more than that.. but I am not writing a whole post on the book. Anyway, I truly do believe in that way of thinking. Also, studies have found that visualization really works!

I wanted to start the new year by making over my desk area and I am really happy with the way everything turned out… especially my vision board. I started with two small rectangular cork boards I ordered off of Amazon. I decided to jazz them up with some gold polka dots… since who doesn’t love gold polka dots? It took me literally 3 minutes to do, and now I want to put gold dots on my whole world since they make me so happy. I found the cutest push pins on clearance at Target. Boom. Done.

                    
                          

You can decorate your vision board however you like. The goal is you want to look at things that motivate you, make you happy or just represent a way you want to feel. I started mine by cutting out phrases from magazines, that remind me of my ultimate goals for the year. I included some pictures and a few other things that don’t have a deep meaning or anything… I just liked it for whatever reason.

                                  

In the past, I just made a collage on a poster board and called it a day. That works fine too, as long as you put it somewhere where you can see it often.

I love how my whole desk area turned out, I just need some cute desk accessories. I got the pictures and the little spiky things on the wall from Target. Have you ever created a vision board? Did I at least pique your interest?

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  1. Caroline Vieyra says

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    I've read a lot about them and think this could be a fun family activity if done right |<3

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    • Lauren says

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      That would be a GREAT idea! A family vision board!

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  2. Cara (Kindly Unspoken) says

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    I love the way you decorated these vision boards with the gold polka dots! So cute! Thanks for the idea!

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    • Lauren says

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      They were really really easy! I am not very crafty, but the sponge dot brushes make it simple!

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  3. Theresa A says

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    Your vision boards turned out great! I love the quote "Inspiration is everywhere." That is a good one to look at every day.

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! I love all the stuff I cut out, I am looking for more stuff too..

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  4. WeatherAnchorMama says

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    I've always wanted to create a vision board. Lawd knows I need something to stay focused. It's so easy to lose track of your goals. It's all about baby steps for me right now. So far, I've got an organizer. That says a lot. Lol. Love your vision board.

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    • Lauren says

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      They are AMAZING! I really think they work!

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  5. Kristen Hewitt says

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    Great job! I did mine too but I love the reminder about The Secret! I need to read again…polka dots are super cute!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes I know I loved the book and I think of it often, but it has been so long since I read it.. I put it on my reading list again!

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  6. Constance Jones says

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    I totally need to put one of these together!!! I think it great–and needed.

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    • Lauren says

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      It is fun and it helps you narrow down your goals.. you see the words and themes you gravitate to..

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  7. Talitha's Take says

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    I love this idea. I usually do vision boards for future fashion ideas.

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    • Lauren says

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      That is a good idea.. I think it would be helpful for fashion looks!

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  8. Amanda B says

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    This is such a great way to start off the year! I love inspirational boards like this that keep our eyes on the prize!

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    • Lauren says

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      It helps that it is right above my computer, so I am reminded often about it. (esp the debt-free reminder, since I do most of my online shopping from that same spot!)

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  9. Becky Ginther says

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    I made one last year but it's not near as pretty as this. I need to update it now too!

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    • Lauren says

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      fancy it up! If you are going to look at it everyday it should be pretty! 😉

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  10. Angela Cruz says

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    Can I say just how excited I was that you had read The Secret?! I'm a huge fan!! I made some vision boards last year, and it was almost spooky how much a lot of it came true. For example, I did an entire poster about how I wanted to travel to exotic places… had no idea at the time I made the poster about it coming down the pipeline, but later on my husband became a flight attendant so I got to travel so much more because of that! Your post is really inspiring me. I literally want to go buy some corkboard and gold paint TODAY.

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    • Lauren says

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      I love the board you ended up getting.. I hope you share some pics of it all done! 🙂

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  11. Kimberly F says

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    How have I never heard of a vision board?? What a great idea! Putting this on my to do list for the weekend!

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    • Lauren says

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      It is amazing.. I really think they work! (and they are fun to make!)

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  12. Brandyn Blaze says

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    I am all about visualisation and positive thinking! I used to do vision boards all the time, but somehow got away from the habit. This reminded me that I have an empty corkboard in my office right now that I can use for that! Thank you for inspiring me to go back to what I know works!

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    • Lauren says

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      I used to do them all the time too.. I guess it was life and kids probably that pulled me away from it. I love having one again.. 🙂

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  13. Ashley Alteman says

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    SO CUTE!!!! I love this!!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! It is so motivating!

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  14. Jill Robbins says

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    I want to do this!!!!

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    • Lauren says

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      You really should! It is so much fun and it helps you kind of narrow down your goals!

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  15. Rocio Chavez says

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    I love your desk feel. I totally have to start considering a work desk at home. Having the laptop on my lap is not doing anything for my wrists ;). And I totally love the gold push pins and how you were able to get it all coordinated – too cute. Cheers to a fab 2016!

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    • Lauren says

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      I love it too! It took me forever to find the pictures that were just right and went along with the mood I was trying to achieve!

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  16. Jaime Wiebel says

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    How super cute these are. Such a great idea to do with my kiddos. Your neighbor at Oh My Heartsie Girl!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks for stopping over.. I love your blog and congrats on your Liebster!

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    • Jaime Wiebel says

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      Love this. Thank you for sharing this at Sitting Among Friends on Wednesdays. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks also for the encouragement. Have a great week.

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  17. Julia Briganti says

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    I've really been wanting to make a vision board, especially with 2016 being here. Those cork boards are adorable!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you so much! I love how it all turned out! I used to make them on posterboard and I loved them just as much, but I wanted to make it fancy this year! 😉

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  18. The Stay-at-Home Life says

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    I haven't made on but want to now!

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    • Lauren says

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      They are such an awesome motivator! You should try it!

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  19. TrulyPeppermint - Kristen says

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    I love this! I've been working on a vision board for my new year goals and I will use these tips! Thanks!

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    • Lauren says

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      I am loving mine so far, it is awesome to look at while I am working on the computer 🙂

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  20. Karin Rambo says

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    I love these vision boards, but I've never tried one! I think if I had an office space it would make more sense, but I just don't have anywhere to put it.

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    • Lauren says

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      I used to keep mine in my closet or even on the back of my bathroom cabinet as a reminder 🙂

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  21. Chrisy @ HomemadeHooplah.com says

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    Such a cute idea! My little office space could really use something cheerful like this 😀

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    • Lauren says

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      You will really love it. It is such a mood booster!

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  22. Samantha Jade Minor says

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    I love vision boards! They're a great way to start the new year.

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    • Lauren says

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      I totally agree. I dont know why I sever stopped making them!

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  23. Betsy Strauss says

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    These are awesome! What a great way to keep your goals in front of you! They're so pretty too.

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    • Lauren says

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      I love how they turned out, it is the prettiest one I think I have ever made! 🙂

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  24. Alyssa Hertzig says

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    love this idea—and your boards are so pretty! i haven't made a vision board since probably college (!!), but this is totally inspiring me to start again!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes it had been years since I made one too.. now I dont know why I stopped!

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  25. Kate Lynn says

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    I love this idea. We're creating an office space for both of us to use and this would be great for my area!

    Kate |The Organized Dream

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    • Lauren says

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      it is fun to make too! You will love it!

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  26. Shannon says

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    Great post! I will be making one of these ASAP! I do mental visualization every morning but putting them on a board is even better! I like your easy explanation of how to do this. Makes it feel much less intimidating compared to others I follow that are doing this same thing. Thanks for posting!

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  27. Sue Parke says

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    I love this! We have a board covered with pictures, but it's not all pretty and visually appealing. I really feel like I have a lack of craftiness when I see posts like this, but it totally inspires me to tap into the creative of side of me and do something a little different.

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    • Lauren says

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      You should! and you dont have to be crafty< I really wanted to showcase mine, but I have just slapped a few sayings on a posted board before and kept it in my closet! 🙂

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  28. Alana Parenting from the Heart Blog says

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    I LOVE how this turned out. I had no idea a little sponge paint brush could make everything look so cool! Stumbled 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      and it was SO easy! I seriously have been putting dots on everything ha!

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  29. Jamie | The Kitchenarium says

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    I've added that book to my list! I think vision boards would totally be my jam.

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    • Lauren says

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      the secret is SO good! one of my all time must-reads

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  30. Miss Angie says

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    I LOVE this idea. I really want a vision board, but I hate the idea of just some poster board hanging up with cut out images from magazines. This is so much better!

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    • Lauren says

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      yeah I wanted to step it up with a cute one! 😉

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  31. Katie says

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    Yours turned out so cute! It would have never occurred to me to paint the cork! Simple but really dresses it up! It's on my to-do list.

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    • Lauren says

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      and it was SO easy with the little sponge brushes! I was sure that I would screw them up! ha!

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  32. Becca says

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    I have never created a vision board – but yours are super cute! 🙂

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    • Lauren says

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      You need to make one! They are awesome!

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  33. CourtneyLynne says

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    Omg love ittttt!!! I made a vision board for myself on New Year's Day! It was fun to kinda map out 2016 🙂

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  34. Lucy's Cruelty Free Beauty and Living says

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    I love this! I haven't made a vision board in years but 2016 maybe the year of the comeback!

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  35. Tarynn Playle says

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    I love the idea of a vision board, but I've never made one. I really should. I'm planning on a lot of changes for this year! I really like that you have the two cork boards, they look really awesome!!

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  36. Nicole McGregor says

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    i have never been into a vision board but i do have a really crowded cook board above my desk! and i've heard about those studies. maybe i should join the fun…

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  37. Nicole Salama says

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    Great idea – I really should try making a vision board. Thanks for the post!

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  38. Jules Ruud says

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    You know what my favorite part is? The gold dots. They are so magical! I seriously need to make one of these. I love the idea of looking at my goals all prettied up every day.

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  39. Alicia Haque says

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    I love how you've designed your vision board! It's one of my resolutions for 2016, so thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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  40. Kristi says

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    I used to make vision boards every year. By the end of the year, I was amazed at how much of it actually came to fruition. I haven't made one for the past 2 years, so maybe I really should do it again. Thanks for the reminder!

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  41. Rochelle says

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    This is super cute! I need to try this.

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