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What to put on a vision board

Twelve kinds of pictures and words to include, with a starter image for each. Aim for five to eight of these, not all twelve.

12 things to include

  1. A feeling for the year

    A feeling for the year

    One word or image that sums up how you want this year to feel.

  2. Where you live

    Where you live

    The home, room or neighbourhood you're working towards.

  3. Money goals

    Money goals

    A number, a paid-off balance or a savings milestone.

  4. Health and movement

    Health and movement

    A race, a daily walk or a strength goal you can picture.

  5. Places to go

    Places to go

    One trip you'll actually book this year.

  6. Learning

    Learning

    A course, a language or a stack of books to finish.

  7. Relationships

    Relationships

    People you want to see more of, or how you want to show up for them.

  8. Rest

    Rest

    Mornings, weekends or habits that give you breathing room.

  9. Something to grow

    Something to grow

    A garden, a side project or a skill that takes time.

  10. Career

    Career

    The role, business or work milestone you're aiming at.

  11. Fun

    Fun

    Things that are purely for joy. Every board needs a few.

  12. A stretch goal

    A stretch goal

    One thing that scares you a little.

Questions

What should not go on a vision board?

Things you want because someone else has them, and goals you have no intention of acting on.

How many pictures should a vision board have?

Ten to twenty on a standard poster board, grouped into three to five areas.

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