My personal 2025 Vision Board created with Canva
As we step into a new year, there’s something magical about imagining all that lies ahead. For me, creating a vision board has been a tradition I have been doing for about 10 years now. Whether it’s a physical board or a digital one, it’s not just an artsy activity—it’s a way to set my intentions, visualize my goals, and hold myself accountable.
If you’ve never made a vision board, 2025 might just be the perfect year to start. Here’s why it’s such a powerful practice and how it can help you achieve your goals while adding a little fun to the process.
A Tangible Reminder of Your Goals
We all have dreams, but it’s easy to lose focus in the hustle of daily life. A vision board—whether hanging in your office or saved as your phone wallpaper—keeps your goals front and center. Every time you see it, you’re reminded of what you’re working toward—like paying off that car, upgrading to that new truck, or planning those long-dreamed-of travel adventures.
Keeps You Accountable
For years, I’ve included both realistic goals and a big dream or two on my vision board. This mix keeps me motivated and grounded. For instance, I’ve added paying off my car and saving for home upgrades or moving to the country to my 2025 board, alongside aspirations for new travel destinations and my vain desire for dental implants. By having these goals visualized, I’m reminded to take steps toward them, even on days when motivation runs low.
Inspires Creativity and Positivity
Making a vision board isn’t just productive—it’s fun! You can choose to create a physical board with magazines, glue, and scissors, or go the digital route using tools like Canva. I’ve started using Canva to create my boards, and it’s a game-changer. You can quickly drag and drop images, quotes, and text to design something inspiring and personal.
If you’re not sure where to start, I even created a Canva template you can download and simply add your own pics to make the process easier. Whether physical or digital, each piece of your board reflects a unique part of your vision and serves as a daily source of inspiration.
Helps You Manifest
Call it visualization, manifestation, or just setting a clear intention—whatever term resonates with you, there’s power in focusing on your dreams. A vision board acts like a magnet for positivity, helping you align your thoughts and actions toward making your goals a reality.
How to Create Your Vision Board
Creating a vision board is simple, but the process can be deeply personal and meaningful. Here’s how to get started:
- Reflect on Your Goals: Think about what you want to achieve in 2025. Be realistic, but don’t be afraid to dream big.
- Decide on Physical or Digital: Choose whether you want to create a physical board, a digital one, or both.
- Gather Inspiration: For a physical board, gather magazines, scissors, glue, and a poster board. For a digital board, use tools like Canva to find images and templates.
- Create Your Vision Board: Arrange your images, quotes, and symbols to represent your goals. If you’re using Canva, simply drag and drop your elements into a design.
- Display Your Vision Board: For physical boards, hang them where you’ll see them daily. For digital boards, set them as your phone or desktop background.
Why Not Give It a Try?
Whether you’re dreaming of personal growth, professional success, or simply more moments of joy, a vision board can be your guide. There’s no right or wrong way to create one—it’s all about what resonates with you.
For me, my 2025 board features the same staples as always: financial freedom, travel dreams, blessings over my marriage and business, and that ever-elusive Blue Ford Raptor! With both a physical board and a digital version saved on my phone, I’m ready to stay focused wherever I go.
Whatever your dreams are, seeing them on a vision board might just be the push you need to make them happen. So, grab those scissors, open Canva, and make this the year your vision truly comes to life!
Lisa Crow contributed to this article. She is a true crime junkie and lifestyle blogger based in Waco, Texas. Lisa is the Head of Content at Gigi’s Ramblings and Southern Bred True Crime Junkie. She spends her free time traveling when she can and making memories with her large family which consists of six children and fifteen grandchildren.