Hoping to become more mindful in the new year? Perhaps looking at a photo of yourself meditating, or a serene landscape that reminds you of inner peace, can motivate you towards this goal each day. Ready to land that dream job? Reading an affirmation about your inner power can help you tap into your inner fiery. Or, maybe you’re manifesting less screen time. If so, ignore what we’re going to say next: some of the best vision board tips can be found on TikTok.
Whether you’ve already manifested to survive 2021 or are ready to take control of the new year, one of the most popular practices for manifesting your 2022 goals is vision boarding. Based on the meditative practice of visualization, where one envisions a future goal in order to focus on achieving that goal, a vision board is essentially just a physical representation of one’s goals. By refining those goals, figuring out what they look like and mean to you, and putting them on a board that you can draw inspiration from every day, you’ll be able to start approaching your goals in a more intentional and realistic way.
If your algorithm is more suited to spiritual content, the amount of TikTok vision board ideas might not surprise you. A look at the nearly 13 billion views under the hashtag #protest and over 6 billion views under the hashtag #visionboard clearly shows one thing: TikTokers are committed to creating their dream future.
If you’ve already deleted the clock app once midnight struck on January 1, or you’re just not sure where to start, let this guide serve as a vision board for your visual boarding journey. (Sorry, that was too meta?) From technical tips like what materials to use, to design advice like how to optimize the effectiveness of your vision board, TikTok has come up with plenty of ways to make your vision board journey successful.
Grab a bulletin board (or Pinterest board) and start protesting. Here are the nine best vision board ideas from TikTok.
Create Vision Boards on Pinterest
While old-school visual boarding might have required an old stack of magazines to stick together, many TikTokers suggest heading to Pinterest for a wider array of photos at your fingertips. Not only is paperless more durable, but you can format photos on your computer much more easily. Save as your phone background, or if you still want that physical touch, print it out and hang it on your wall.
Create vision boards for shorter periods
As TikToker @chakrafinder shared, vision board expert Joyce Shwarz recommends creating vision boards for shorter periods of time rather than an entire year. By focusing on an upcoming season or another time frame, you can consider more specific and targeted (or even SMART) goals. Not to mention, doing vision boards more regularly can help you refocus on what you’re striving for and make adjustments as you go.
Make a physical vision board
While many TikTokers choose to create a digital vision board, there are additional benefits to creating a physical version. On the one hand, the process of manually creating a vision board can create more of a ritual surrounding the process, allowing you to be more intentional and connected with your vision board. Additionally, having a physical vision board in your space can serve as a more meaningful reminder of your goals than a phone or laptop wallpaper could provide.
Place your vision board somewhere you will see it every day
A key part of the process for many visionary boarders is to place the board where you will see it every day. This allows you to be regularly reminded and inspired by your goals. Having a vision board in your bedroom will likely start conversations with your friends about your goals, which can help you hold yourself accountable and reflect on your progress.
Be specific with your vision board goals
Being as specific as possible with your goals will make them more attainable. By focusing on the details, you’ll be more realistic about how you’ll achieve them, and you may discover what you really connect with in your goals. Rather than throwing up that quaint but random photo of a beach, think about what you emotionally connect to about the image. Do you want to travel? Do you want to go outside more? Find a photo that represents the “why” you emotionally connect to, not the “what” that catches your eye.
Try a Vision Board Ritual
Making the creation of your vision board a ritual can make the process much more meaningful. By setting aside time to create your vision board, lighting candles, putting on some music, or doing anything else to “set the mood,” you can be much more intentional about this process. . Not to mention it will make the end product much more potent for you.
Vision board with a friend
Visual boarding with a friend can be great practice for mutual accountability and encouragement. It can also show how much you care about them achieving their own goals and spark conversations about how you can help each other achieve your dreams.
Organize your vision board into categories
Getting organized is another great way to create a truly effective vision board. TikToker @myzencoach recommends dividing your goals into eight sections: Physical Environment, Career, Fun, Financial Security, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness, Romance, Family & Friends. When it’s time to convert those goals into a vision board, you’ll feel much more clear-headed and focused on how to manifest change in every section of your life.
Focus on matching images and statements
When creating a vision board, combining images and statements is a helpful way to approach each goal. As TikToker @chakrafinder explains, images can reach us on an emotional level, while statements reach us on a mental and logical level. By connecting to both sides of our brain in this way, you can describe your goals in a way that resonates deeply with you and motivates you.
