{"id":9049,"date":"2023-05-29T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T00:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=9049"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:13:53","slug":"vision-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/vision-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision board: A beginner\u2019s guide to manifesting your dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cFollow your dreams,<\/em>\u201d is often the advice we hear. Unfortunately, many of us live in a perpetual state of \u201cI wish\u2026<\/em>\u201d instead of \u201cI can\u2026<\/em>\u201d or \u201cI will\u2026<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dreams give you a sense of meaning, direction, and purpose. Even on your worst days, it helps keep you going. But where can you start going from wishful thinking to actively participating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two words: vision board<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it sounds like something your kids would do in school. But it\u2019s more than just cutting out magazine pictures, putting together beautiful collages, and hoping for the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s used with manifestation<\/a> practices, a vision board (also known as a dream board) is a powerful tool to manifest your dreams, and it works<\/em>. There\u2019s even scientific evidence to back it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When you start creating a vision for how you want your life to look, all of a sudden the right opportunity starts coming true<\/em>,” says Vishen<\/strong>, the founder of Mindvalley. “And sometimes, you don’t even know these opportunities exist, but the right opportunity starts coming true to make these visions possible<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s a vision board?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A vision board is essentially a physical manifestation of your goals<\/strong>. It\u2019s also one of the best ways to put the Law of Attraction<\/a> into practice to turn these dreams of yours into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Kell<\/a>, CEO of Ad Venture Holdings LLC and the lead for Mindvalley\u2019s Video Sales Letter team, swears by them, having used them for years. He explains that there are three key philosophies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. It gives you clarity. <\/strong>These boards help you narrow down your desires through the power of choice. It\u2019s goal-setting with clear intentions on a vision board. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Always have your eyes on the prize. <\/strong>With a physical layout of your dreams, you’ll be able to constantly see your vision and be motivated to follow through with the plans that will enable them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The more often you see your goals, the more likely they<\/strong> are to come true. Having to choose pictures and words that speak to you gives you a crystal-clear vision of what you wish to achieve in life. It gives you a way to put that “top-of-mind<\/a>” automatically as much as you can.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The thing is, without a direction in life, we\u2019re often left meandering through life\u2014a little like Walter Mitty. This is where a vision board can be extremely effective in achieving your dreams through the power of visualization<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How does it work to manifest your dreams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s all about you meeting the energetic vibration you\u2019re expecting for your life that will end up attracting your desires. But how exactly, you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s look at three powers that are in play during your dream board creation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. The power of choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The ability to make a choice often empowers lives. In a 2011 study<\/a>, researchers at London Business School in the U.K. explored the link between choice and empowerment. They found that when the participants had more choice, it offset the feeling of powerlessness. What\u2019s more, it gives people a greater sense of control over their lives and, consequently, improves their psychological well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So the first step to achieving your dreams is to identify your desires<\/strong>. Then, select images that represent those desires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, you want to purchase your dream home one day, so you put a picture of a house on your vision board. If you\u2019re not satisfied with pasting an image of just any house, you can look for the perfect representation of your dream home or pick aspects of different homes to create a collage that would express your perfect home, starting from its location to the overall design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This simple selection process narrows down your focus and personalizes your board with specific messages that matter to you. And those choices send a very specific and personalized message to the Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. The power of visualization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Without a doubt, it\u2019s the visual aspect of a dream board that really drives home your desires and sends a very clear message. To understand why visualizing your desires is so powerful, we need to take a look at the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our brain is an incredible machine that is geared toward making us successful with every action we take. It trains our bodies to prepare for action\u2014when we imagine preparing for an activity, our brains actually run through the process and send signals to the rest of our body to complete the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Visualization is nearly as powerful as performing the action. When you visualize yourself living in your dream home, your brain trains your body for that reality. In fact, in one neuropsychology study<\/a>, researchers found that the mental training of physical exercise was almost as effective as the actual physical practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. The power of consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Raise your hand if you\u2019ve heard this saying: \u201cConsistency is key<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In a 2020 study<\/a>, researchers looked at the connection between consistency and productivity at work. Their results show employees who were given a consistent level of challenging tasks displayed greater performance and well-being than those whose tasks fluctuated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But what about consistency is so important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Well, when we repeat an action, neurons in our brain are activated and they connect with other neurons to form a strong neural network. This is known as Hebb\u2019s Law. And it\u2019s the basic explanation of how any skill can become automatic with consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “We find patterns of behavior that allow us to reach goals. We repeat what works, and when actions are repeated in a stable context, we form associations between cues and responses,<\/em>” Wendy Wood<\/a> explains in her session at the American Psychological Association’s 122nd Annual Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So when it comes to your vision board, it\u2019s not enough to just create one and leave it to gather dust in your closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instead, place it in a spot you see daily, so you can create the opportunity for consistent visualization to train your mind, body, and spirit to manifest your desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are some ideas to design one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are a few avenues you can go down\u2014it really depends on your personal preference. Here are some you can opt for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n