Vision boards are often seen as an activity for individual goal setting and motivation, especially for the new year ahead. However, families can also benefit and bond from it because it’s a powerful way to unite under shared aspirations and values. This can be for families in all of life’s stages, those with younger or older children, and you can keep it within the immediate household or branch out to include more relatives. It all depends on your collective goals and how the family wants to come together this year.
You can create a vision board for vacation, health, financial, philanthropic and any other goals you might have. Once you decide what it will be, beautify it with traditional or high-tech methods that capture your family’s unique spirit and dreams for 2025.
Why Make a Family Vision Board?
A family vision board is a fun way to align your goals, highlight what you value and keep desired accomplishments top of mind. It helps each member feel included and gives everyone something to look forward to throughout the year. If you create a vision board the traditional way, usually with poster boards, markers and magazine cutouts, your goals can be prominently displayed in your home as a daily reminder. But, what if you want it to be different this year?
Unorthodox Vision Board Ideas
If you want to make a vision board more memorable or include others outside of your household, here are some innovative approaches:
Digital Vision Boards: Use apps like Canva or Pinterest to create a virtual vision board that family members can contribute to from anywhere. Set up a shared board where everyone uploads images, quotes and goals. This could be great for engaging older children or long distance families who want to collaborate.
Thematic Boards: You can choose one theme to solely focus on as a family for the year. Travel, enhancing the home, local activities or trying new restaurants are just a few ideas. You can include photos of the destinations or items you want to explore together.
Texture and Dimension: This is great for a creative family. Add depth by incorporating objects like fabric swatches, dried flowers or small keepsakes. For example, if a goal is to redecorate the living room, include fabric samples or paint chips.
Flexible Whiteboard Vision Boards: If you’re a dynamic family that likes to go with the flow, you can opt for a pegboard or dry erase board where you can swap out photos or update goals throughout the year. Be sure to start with something this month and include sections for monthly or quarterly achievements to keep everyone motivated even if your plans adjust.
How to Get Started
Set the Mood: Gather everyone for a cozy vision board session with music and snacks to encourage creative brainstorming.
Put Your Heads Together:
Discuss questions like:
- What do we want to achieve as a family this year?
- What fun experiences do we want to have?
- How can we support each other’s individual goals?
Collect Materials: Gather supplies based on your chosen format – magazines, digital tools, craft items or boards.
Build and Display: It doesn’t matter how long it takes, just commit to finishing the project. Work together to arrange your vision board and display it prominently when it’s finished. If you create a digital vision board, a good way to remember it is to keep it visual on your phone or computer with screenshots. The effectiveness of a vision board works when you put it somewhere you come often.
Get Started, Together
Creating a family vision board is more than just setting goals; it’s about celebrating your shared journey and strengthening your bond. Dream big, get creative and watch your vision come to life in 2025!
