A vision board is more than just a collection of images and words—it’s a tangible representation of your dreams, goals, and intentions. It serves as a daily reminder of what you want to cultivate in your life. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth, career aspirations, or a feeling you want to embrace, a vision board can help you stay connected to your vision whether it be for the new year, a project or theme you’d like to explore in your life.

What is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a collage of images, words, and symbols that reflect what you want to manifest in your life. It can be physical (created with magazines, printed pictures, and glue) or digital (made using apps like Canva or Pinterest). The key is to choose visuals and phrases that evoke emotions and inspire action.

A vision board is about bringing our dreams closer—our vision, desires, daydreams, and wishes—without pressure or rigid expectations. No SMART goals, no KPIs, no metrics. Just a gentle, creative space to explore, allowing intuition to guide the process. It’s about engaging our senses so that we can get a felt sense of what it might feel like to step into our vision. The vision board process can help us clarify what we do and don’t want or even reveal where we might be stuck. It’s absolutely fine not to know how we are going to make our vision reality—at this stage, we only want to make space to visualize a different way of being. Vision can be very focused or broad, and giving ourselves the time to dream is key. The process taps into our creative side, allowing important information from the unconscious mind to sift through—insights that might not surface otherwise.

How to Create a Vision Board

Reflect on Your Intentions
Before diving into images, take a moment to reflect. Ask yourself:
- How do I want to feel at the end of 2025?
- What do I need more of in my life?
- What do I need less of?
- What do I want to leave behind from last year?
2. Choose a Word or Theme
Selecting a guiding word or theme can help shape your vision board. If you need some inspiration, view the word cloud below and see if any words stand out to you.
If choosing a word does feel aligned you can also start from an colour, image or a symbol and write words related to draw out the theme.

Values word cloud! What words jump out to you?

3. Gather Your Materials

Magazines, printed images, markers, stickers, or a vision board app for digital creations.
Scissors and glue for physical boards.
A large sheet of paper, corkboard, or canvas as your base.
4. Assemble Your Vision Board
Arrange your images and words in a way that feels exciting and inspiring. You might center your word or theme and build around it with:
- Inspiring quotes
- Pictures that represent your goals
- Affirmations
- Symbols or colors that reflect your emotions
- If your theme/word had a soundtrack, what kind of music would be on it? Write some the lyrics into your board.
5. Set an Intention
Write down a statement about how you want to embody your vision in 2025. For example:
"In 2025, I will embrace joy by making time for creativity, connecting with loved ones, and celebrating small moments of happiness."

How to Stay Connected to Your Vision Throughout the Year

A vision board is most powerful when it remains present in your daily life. Here are some ways to stay engaged with your vision:

1. Place It Somewhere Visible

Keep your board where you’ll see it often—above your desk, in your bedroom, or even as your phone or computer wallpaper.

2. Create a Ritual

Spend a few minutes each week reflecting on your vision board. Journal about your progress, how you feel, and any adjustments you want to make.

3. Use a Vision Board Journal

Keep a notebook where you jot down wins, new ideas, or reflections related to your theme.

4. Meditate or Visualize

Take a moment each day to close your eyes and imagine yourself living your vision.

5. Take Aligned Action

Your vision board should inspire movement. Check in regulary with your vision board and do some journalling:

Journalling prompts:

What is one small action I can take this week that aligns with my vision?
What obstacles might arise, and how can I support myself in moving through them?
If my vision were already a reality, how would I feel, and what daily habits would support that feeling?

This is where you might break down big goals into small, actionable steps that will help you move towards your vision.

6. Revisit Your Vision Through Creative Reflection

Engage with your vision through creative activities like free writing, doodling, or even creating a small piece of art inspired by your board. This keeps your vision fresh without needing to change it.

Final Thoughts

Your vision board is like planting a seed—something to nurture as the year unfolds. Rather than a rigid plan, it offers a guiding light, helping to ground your vision in reality. Choose one theme that truly resonates with you and connects to an area of your life — your theme should be unique to you, not someone else. Use your vision board as a place to meditate and reflect throughout the year, checking in to see if your vision has evolved or if adjustments are needed.

If you’d like to explore your vision on a deeper level, my online 1:1 transpersonal art therapy sessions offer a space to reflect, gain clarity, and work through any creative or emotional blocks. This process isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about uncovering what truly resonates with you and making space for new possibilities. If you’re ready to step into your vision with more confidence through creativity, let’s connect.

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Creating a Vision Board: bring your vision to life