What is a Vision Board?
A vision board (also called a dream board or manifestation board) is a collage of images, words, and affirmations that represent your goals and dreams. It serves as a daily visual reminder of what you're working toward, activating your brain's reticular activating system (RAS) to notice opportunities aligned with your goals.
"The key difference between those who succeed and those who don't is seeing themselves succeed before it happens." — Olympic athletes report using visualization in their training
1Define Your Vision
Before gathering images, spend 15-30 minutes in quiet reflection. Ask yourself:
- What does my ideal day look like in 5 years?
- What career achievements do I want to celebrate?
- What kind of relationships do I want?
- How do I want my body to feel?
- What experiences do I want to have?
Write these answers down. The more specific, the better. Instead of "I want to be rich," try "I earn $250,000/year from my consulting business."
2Choose Your Categories
Organize your vision into 3-5 core life areas. This ensures a balanced board that addresses all dimensions of your life:
Career & Wealth
Job title, income, business success
Love & Relationships
Partner, family, friendships
Health & Body
Fitness, energy, wellness
Travel & Adventure
Destinations, experiences
Personal Growth
Skills, mindset, spirituality
3Gather Your Images
This is where your vision board comes to life. You have several options:
Traditional Method
Cut images from magazines, print Pinterest photos
Digital Boards
Use Canva, Pinterest boards, or phone wallpapers
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Text elements reinforce your visual imagery. Keep them short and emotionally charged:
5Arrange Your Board
The layout matters. Here's the most effective arrangement:
- Center: Your most important goal or a photo of yourself
- Top: Career and aspiration images
- Sides: Relationships and lifestyle
- Bottom: Foundation elements (health, home)
6Display and Use Daily
A vision board only works if you see it regularly. Place it where you'll encounter it daily:
- Bedroom wall (first thing you see each morning)
- Home office or workspace
- Phone lock screen (digital version)
- Desktop wallpaper
Spend 2-5 minutes each morning looking at your board and visualizing yourself achieving these goals. Feel the emotions of success as if it's already happened.
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