30 Vision board ideas for a fulfilling future.

Vision boards are a stimulating way to explore ideas and goals or, to find inspiration when considering something new. They used to be made with paper and paste by glueing clippings from local magazines and personal photos onto a big piece of cardboard. Today they can be created digitally using Adobe Express.

Read on to see some of the best ways to use vision boards which can help you with anything from learning a new musical instrument to sticking to a healthy diet. If you’re not sure how to come up with ideas for your vision boards, skip to the end and read the prompts first.

Vision board ideas for real life.

It goes without saying that you can create a vision board for every life goal, from moving up the career ladder to saving for a new home or starting a business of your own business. Vision boards are also helpful for planning and tracking small but significant achievements, as we’ve outlined here. Try some of these vision board ideas for adults.

Healthy diet vision board.

When you're determined to live a healthy life, a vision board can remind you to stay away from too much snacking. Put your goal or a quote about health at the top and add food photos that use ingredients you love and dishes you enjoy making. This vision board will keep you accountable and tantalise your tastebuds at the same time.

Personal development vision board.

Being inspired by somebody important can be a good start for a vision board. Write up what you admire in the person and draw up a list of qualities you want to emulate. Learn what you can about the individual and use that as inspiration. Every day, check in to see how you're progressing against the goals.

Philanthropic vision board.

You don’t have to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist. Making a generosity vision board can uncover ways to engage in charitable causes. Start with an idea of what you’d like to give in the coming year and ask your family to contribute suggestions about how this can be done. And remember, giving isn’t all about money. Giving your time can be the greatest gift of all.

Travel vision board.

Whether you're a seasoned traveller or someone about to embark on a first journey, it never hurts to remind yourself about what you want to achieve in your travels. Make notes about how you want to feel on your travels, add a bucket list of places you want to visit as well as photos of dream destinations.

Sports team goal vision board.

Vision boards don't have to be an end in themselves. The flexible format means you can use them for working through ideas. If you're thinking about making a poster to motivate your local cricket team, make a mock-up as a vision board first. Add the goals for the season, stats that you're aiming for and some quotes from cricketing greats.

Dream job vision board.

Make a vision board that represents your perfect job and make it realistic by choosing a role that already exists or could be offered to you. Set out the steps you’ll take to move from your current position to the one that you want, list of skills you need to acquire, courses you want to take and certifications you want to achieve.

Lifelong learning vision board.

Lifelong learning keeps our minds active and careers on track. Whether your learning goals are hobby-based or as formal as a degree, a vision board will help you stay motivated. Mock up a photo of yourself receiving the new qualification and keep that front and centre for inspiration.

Family goals vision board.

All families have goals. They might be everyday things like spending more family time together, or long term aims for your children’s happiness. Make a family vision board to illustrate these ideas and it will help you make them a reality.

Home improvement vision board.

A home improvement vision board can be used to plan projects and keep track of progress. And if you want to try our new colour schemes or decorating ideas, use Adobe Express to make mood boards as well.

Gratitude vision board.

On one half of the board, illustrate what you’re grateful for now. On the other, depict what you hope to be grateful for in the future. This gives you a starting point and helps visualise a plan for achieving future goals.

Vision board ideas for students.

Vision boards are a great exercise for students too. Use these ideas to help them get inspired and make plans for the future. As digital natives, they won’t have any trouble using Adobe Express to create a vision board. Let them start with a blank canvas and build up their boards by choosing from the thousands of free illustrations, photos, graphics and icons, not to mention amazing fonts, which make creating a vision board a breeze. Get them started soon on these creative vision board ideas.

Musical vision board.

This will be a favourite for any aspiring musicians in the class. Get them to think about how they might turn a love of music into a career plan. A musical vision board can be illustrated with favourite songs, singers and representations of what music means to them.

Resume vision board.

As students come closer to graduation, they have to start thinking about applying for work or internships. Give them an exercise to help create a resume. They can add images, graphics, symbols and standalone words to represent their ambition and the experience they’ll need to achieve it.

Fine art vision board.

Artists tend to be visual people so set them a challenge of starting their vision board with only words. They can write up ideas about what they’d like to achieve as an artist and then add illustrations to represent the steps they’ll have to take.

Birthday vision board.

This is a good exercise for students to do alone and then share with the class. Let them imagine what they want to achieve by their next birthday and then ask the class to contribute ideas about how they can meet those goals.

Inspirational quotes vision board.

Vision boards don’t have to be filled with images. When young people need a little motivation, let them create a vision board made entirely of quotes. Pick apart the wise words and see which ones they find most inspiring.

Vision board ideas for the workplace.

In the workplace you can use vision boards for team goals and aspirations. Just remember, when deciding what to put on your vision board, each item should be related to your goals or the ideas you're exploring. Use motivational quotes and sayings, images of company products or stickers, illustrations and icons that stand for team values. Get started with these vision board ideas to help your team progress.

Team values vision board.

Agreeing on team values is always a good idea. Use a vision board to lay out the values you all agree upon and then choose images that illustrate these ideals. Work out how these shared values can help the team collaborate together and build a work culture to achieve success in their work goals.

Future milestones vision board.

Set up the major milestones for your team, project or workstream across the board from beginning to end. Under each one list the tasks you need to complete to move to the next phase. Get the team together every week to discuss progress towards the main goal.

Company culture vision board.

Making a vision board with others at your workplace can help you move towards a work culture you all want to embrace. Make notes about the current situation on one side and the ideal workplace vision on the other. Then, plot out ideas that will help you move from the current to future state.

Leadership vision board.

When you step into a new leadership role, ask a mentor to make a vision board with you. List the values you want to live up to and think about how this can be achieved. Set goals and ask your mentor to help you work out a plan.

Recognition vision board.

Recognition has many different meanings in the workplace. Some people think a good salary is all the recognition they need while others look for more informal reinforcement and encouragement. Collect images and quotes about the value of work and pair them with symbols of recognition that can be shared with the team.

Anniversary vision board.

A work anniversary is an excellent time to review achievements and future goals. Ask each of your team to do this exercise alone and share their vision board with the group. Ask them to articulate what they want to achieve before their next work anniversary and source ideas from team members to help them meet those goals.

Team bonding vision board.

Work together with your team to identify areas for improvement and write these up on a workplace vision board. Next, make a list of exercises and group activities you can do together for a team offsite event to help the team bond and grow.

Continuing education vision board.

This is one for individuals to make for themselves. Start this board with a gap analysis. Write up the skills or qualifications you want to attain, your current status and your plan of action. Revisit and update it often as you work through your educational plan and take pride in your achievements.

Team games vision board.

Successful teams do more than work together; they cheer each other onto success. If your group takes part in activities outside work, such as playing sport or doing volunteer work, recognise that effort by creating a vision board for each out-of-hours team. Let them share what they want to achieve and take note of successful efforts along the way.

Day-by-day vision board.

This one is a little different from others. It’s more about tracking progress than achieving a vision. Use the vision board to monitor changes in mood or circumstances that may have had an impact on the team’s work. Set a goal at the beginning of the month and update the board each day by tracking progress towards the goal. Make a note about how everyone is feeling as well. See if you can identify patterns at the end of the period.

Vision boards ideas to share with friends.

While vision boards are generally about aspirations and life choices, making one doesn't have to be a serious undertaking. Try a vision board party for some visualisation fun. Get together with friends to make a board that will inspire you all. Once you’re happy with your vision board, save it as a poster that you and your friends can keep and share.

Mutual admiration vision board.

Work together with a friend to collect images that depict how you see each other. Step back and see how many qualities overlap and how many differ. This board will give you ideas about what strengths you can draw from each other as you progress through life.

Future achievements vision board.

Do this board for one of your friends and have her do one for you. Compare notes at the end. Have your friend tell you her a special goal and then map out the milestones you think will help her reach it. Include images of things you know are important and add tangible actions that will help her achieve this goal.

Perfect day vision board.

This is another one where you work side by side on a vision board. On one side, add images of how you imagine the day. Your friend does the same. Then, work together to write a plan for bringing those perfect days to life.

Friends forever vision board.

Set up a vision board with milestones you expect to share throughout your professional and personal lives. Then, think about the qualities you’ll need to keep progressing. Look for gaps and make a plan to help each other.

Future memories vision board.

This is a fun activity for a group of friends. Search individually for images that represent memories you hope to make with your friends. Get together and add these images to a shared vision board.

Vision board prompts.

A vision board, also known as an inspiration board, is a collage of images and words representing goals and future plans. But it’s often hard to know where to start when faced with a new goal. An effective way to get around this is by taking a step sideways and using a prompt to spark creative thinking.

Think of vision board prompts as warm up exercises. Next time you’re stuck in front of an almost-empty vision board, put it aside for a few minutes and try one of these prompts to get into the right frame of mind.

What makes you happy?

This is a simple question that most people can answer readily. There’s no right or wrong answer because the point of this exercise is to put you in a happy mood. It doesn’t really matter what makes you happy but think about it for a few minutes. Put it into words if you like or find a few happy photos. Tap into the emotion and you’ll feel empowered to tackle your goals.

What's your secret superpower?

A superpower is something you do incredibly well. It may be something that you’ve practised for years or something else that seems to come naturally. Either way, imagining how you feel when you invoke your superpower will help you strive for lofty goals that give the same feeling.

What would the best day of your life look like?

Imagining the best day of your life will most likely inspire thoughts of success and happiness. Use those same emotions when you create a vision board. Pitch your perfect day as the one when you achieve the goals you’re working on.

What would your life be incomplete without?

Gather images of things that you really can’t do without and put them on a board. Think of this as a representation of what you’re grateful for and use it to help you imagine a future filled with gratitude and success.

What qualities in other people motivate you?

Pick three people who are public figures you admire or fictional characters you love. Add these people and the qualities they embody to your vision board. Think about how you can achieve those qualities yourself, and how they can help you achieve your goals.

Useful things to know.

Use these tips to help make the most of your vision boards.

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