Building Your Dream Life: The Power of Vision Boards

As the new year begins, many of us find ourselves setting resolutions—goals we’ve been meaning to tackle or new dreams we want to chase. But let’s be honest: those rigid resolutions can sometimes feel more like pressure than motivation. What if, instead of setting strict rules, you simply visualized your dreams and worked a little every day to make them real?

I get it—vision boards can sound a bit ‘like magic’ or overly optimistic at first. But trust me, they work. Over the years, I’ve created everything from Pinterest boards to physical collages, filled with images, words, and quotes that reflect my dreams and aspirations. And what’s incredible is that many of those dreams have come to life in unexpected ways.

For example, one year, I filled my vision board with sprawling farmhouses on acres of land. While I didn’t end up with a farm, I did buy a house minutes from many close family members—a dream I didn’t even realize was exactly what I needed. Another year, I pinned images of big city trip. Sure enough, a work opportunity to travel to Chicago came up, and I got to experience the city life for a week.

I’ve carried this vision board practice into all areas of my life—from planning my wedding (where the budget didn’t always cooperate, but the dreams still aligned) to my career and personal growth. Even the moments that felt out of my control seemed to fall into place, just as I had envisioned.

I create yearly vision boards as a new year’s ritual, but now I feel inspired to create these monthly. The action of creating these boards is intentional. No longer focusing on what just looks pretty, I am actively shaping my dream life. 

This year, I have some big dreams—starting this blog and building a community around it is one of them. Creating a vision board has shifted how I approach my goals: I’m not just checking items off a list. I’m visualizing the life I want, and I’m taking small steps every day to bring it to life. If you’ve never tried a vision board, I encourage you to give it a go. You might be surprised by what happens when you start seeing your dreams in front of you.