As we approach the new year, it’s time to start focusing on our goals for 2025 and all that we want to accomplish next year. What better way to keep up with your aspirations than by creating a vision board that you can view daily to stay on track?
What is a vision board? A vision board is a tool to visually map out your dreams, goals, and intentions. You can include things that revolve around your financial, personal, and professional objectives—places you want to travel to, relationship goals, and so much more. Whatever your heart desires, add it to your board!
Why are they helpful? Vision boards are powerful because they help you visualize your goals, keeping them top of mind, encouraging manifestation, and inspiring action. Here’s how you’re going to do it.
1. Clarify Your Goals & Intentions
Reflect on Your Goals: Start by taking some time to identify your main life goals—whether they are personal, professional, or spiritual. It’s important to be clear about what you want to accomplish and to be realistic about how long it will take—whether that’s 1 year or 5 years. This clarity is essential for creating a vision board that truly works.
Set Clear Intentions: Be specific about what you desire. For example, instead of stating a broad goal like “I want financial freedom,” define it more clearly: “I want to make $20,000 a month by the end of 2025.” From there, outline actionable steps that will help you achieve that $20,000 monthly income. Setting specific intentions will give you a clearer view of your goal and the path to accomplishing it.
2. Gather Inspiration & Materials
Decide on a Format: You have two options for creating your vision board: physical boards with magazine cutouts or, my personal favorite—the one I find to be the most effective—digital boards using platforms like Canva or Pinterest. I created my 2024 vision board on Canva and made it my phone’s screensaver. Being able to see the board every time you pick up your phone makes it easy to revisit your goals and desires daily.
Collect Visuals & Words: If you choose to make a physical board, you can use old or new magazines to cut out images, quotes, and words that resonate with your goals. If you opt for a digital board, pull images, quotes, and words from Pinterest and/or Canva to create your collage.
3. Create a Positive, Mindful Environment
Set the Mood: Choose a quiet setting with minimal distractions—somewhere that inspires you. Consider adding soft music, candles, or calming scents to help you relax and focus.
Visualize the Outcomes: Visualization is a powerful technique used by a majority of successful individuals, including stars, athletes, and business owners. It enables you to imagine achieving your goals and, most importantly, to explore what that achievement would feel like for you. I can dive deeper into this topic in another post, so stay tuned!
4. Start Assembling Your Vision Board
Arrange With Intention: Instead of throwing all your images and words on the board haphazardly, take the time to place them thoughtfully. Arrange them in a way that feels intuitive and inspiring to you.
Use Sections for Different Areas of Life: If you have multiple goals, consider dividing your board into sections for different areas of your life, such as health, career, relationships, and personal growth. This approach will help your board feel less cluttered and more organized.
5. Activate & Energize Your Vision Board
Daily Interaction: One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to create your vision board and then forget about it after January 1st. This could lead to a rude awakening by the end of the year. Engaging with your board daily will help you maintain focus and motivation.
Visualization Practice: Take a moment each day to visualize yourself living the life represented on your vision board. Immerse yourself in the emotions that come with this vision. This practice will undoubtedly help you move closer to creating your dream life.
6. Stay Consistent & Revisit Goals
Consistency is Key: Regular interaction with your vision board is essential for solidifying your intentions and keeping your energy high. After all, it’s called a “vision” board because it helps you clearly see your vision every day, creating a focused path toward your goals!
Adjust & Update Over Time: Remember, you are not the same person you were three months ago. To keep your vision board aligned with your evolving goals, revisit and refresh it regularly. Remove any items that have been achieved or are no longer relevant, ensuring that your board reflects who you aspire to become.
How to Create a Vision Board: Concluded
This year, let’s be intentional with our goals! Creating a vision board that truly works is an excellent way to stay motivated and on track. Remember, if you don’t achieve a goal within the year but it remains a desire of yours, don’t hesitate to place it on your next vision board. This is a journey, not a race, and each year presents new opportunities for growth and achievement.
As you embark on this fulfilling process, take the time to connect with your vision board daily, adapt it as you grow, and visualize the life you want to create. We’d love to hear about your vision board journey! Share your experiences or photos in the comments below, and let’s inspire each other to manifest our dreams together!
