How to Manifest with a Vision Board

The New Year is here, are you ready to make some real changes in your life? It’s time to move away from resolutions and try something different like vision board ideas. Let’s be honest, we’ve all made resolutions year after year, but do we actually stick to them? Resolutions can feel like chores. They are obligations driven by pressure or guilt rather than real inspiration. They lack emotional connection and are hence easy to give up.

Vision boards, on the other hand, are a whole different story. They don’t pressure but inspire. They are also fun and creative to make. It builds a positive emotional connection to your goals, which keeps you motivated and excited to work toward them. So, if you are looking to dream big and actually follow through, vision boards are the perfect place to start.

 What is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, dreams and aspirations. It’s typically a collage of images, words and symbols that reflect what you want to achieve or manifest in your life. By visualising these goals, you can keep these goals in the forefront of your mind which will in turn subtly change your behaviour in a way that is consistent to fulfilling what is visualized. Through vision boards, you are not just dreaming, but you are also living the experience and working out possibilities to make them unfold in reality.

Why vision boards work?

1.    Power of visualization and manifestation

Vision boards harness the power of both visualization and manifestation. When you create a vision board, you’re visually reminding yourself of your goals every day, which will help your brain get used to the idea of achieving them. It activates the brain, making your goals feel more real and possible. When you manifest journal, it takes this a step further by channelling your energy, helping you notice opportunities and taking intentional action toward achieving your dreams.

2.      Emotional connection

Vision boards create an emotional connection as they present your goals in a way that feels personal and inspiring. The connection helps strengthen your commitment and keeps you focused. It also triggers positive emotions like hope and motivation which will drive you to take action. When your goals feel relatable and meaningful, rather than just a list of tasks or resolutions, you’re much more likely to put in the effort to achieve them.

3.      Cognitive priming

Vision boards work through cognitive priming, i.e. training the mind to focus on something by regularly exposing it to it. In our daily lives, the brain processes countless stimuli, but when it regularly encounters specific images and symbols related to your goals, it starts to recognize them as important. This repeated visual input trains your brain to prioritize these goals, making you more aware of opportunities to work toward them. For example, if your goal is to land a new job, you’ll naturally become more proactive in searching for roles, applying and networking because your brain is primed to find opportunities that align with your goal.

4.      Subconscious mind

Vision boards have a powerful impact on our subconscious, which is responsible for storing our beliefs and memories. When you look at your vision board regularly, you send consistent signals to your subconscious about what you want to achieve.. As a result, you become more motivated, confident and efficient in taking the necessary steps toward achieving your dreams.

How to make a Vision board?

Goal setting

Before you start, take some time to reflect on what you want to achieve. Think about different areas of your life like career, health, relationships, personal growth, travel or finances. Write down your goals and intentions to get clear on what you want your vision board to represent.

Gathering supplies

Look for images, symbols or quotes that align with your goals. For example, if you would like to travel more find images of your favourite destinations. You can also doodle in between to add a personal touch.

    Arrange and assemble

Arrange your images in a way that feels good to you, making sure it’s something you’ll love looking at every day. The Neorah Planner 2025 has two blank pages at the start, which is perfect for your vision board. It’s a great place to put it since it’ll be the first thing you see each day, right before you dive into your planning.

Beyond the vision board, the Daily planner includes yearly, monthly, weekly and daily layouts that help you take steps toward your goals. The daily pages can also be used for journaling and manifesting every day. 

Visualization helps your brain believe that your goals are already within reach, making it easier to take action and seize opportunities. Starting the year with a vision board is the perfect way to tap into that power. It sets a positive intention for the months ahead and serves as a daily reminder to stay focused on making your dreams a reality. While dreaming big is important, taking short-term steps is just as crucial. By using Neorah's best daily planner, you can combine positive thinking with intentional action, ensuring you not only imagine your future but actively create it.