Hey bestie,
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been making vision boards since I was old enough to cut up Seventeen magazines with safety scissors. ✂️
And every January, the entire internet suddenly orbits around new year’s resolutions and vision boards. Everyone’s pinning, clipping, pasting and declaring like their life depends on it.
But let’s be honest: for most people, the board you made last year looks… a lot like the one before it. And if nothing changes, it’ll probably look a lot like the one you’re about to make too. 🤷♀️
💡 Here’s why I know it doesn’t have to be that way: last year, I built a Pinterest account that hit 1M+ monthly views, became a full-time content creator, hosted a women’s retreat in LA for over 100 women, performed live every weekend with my band, and started the process of getting a musical onto a big LA stage.
I don’t say this to flex. I say it because I’ve cracked the code on creating a vision board that actually works—and I’m about to spill all the tea so you can create your own dream life glow-up in 2026.
Let’s get glowing. ✨
🌸 ✨👉Before you dive in, grab my free Pinterest to Dream Life Vision Map—your step-by-step clarity map to nail down your goals and design your board with intention.
Why Vision Boards Work (And Why 2026 Is Your Year)
A vision board is more than a cute collage of pretty pictures—it’s your subconscious roadmap to becoming her. Think of it as:
- A visual pep talk for your future self.
- A Pinterest board come to life.
- The most aesthetic accountability partner ever.
And yes, science has your back here. Visualization activates the same part of your brain as actually doing the thing. Translation? When you see your dream life every day, your brain starts to believe it’s already happening—and you’ll naturally take steps to make it real.
2026 is your year to shift from someday to today.
Step 1: Get Clear on Your Dream Life
Before you start cutting, pasting, or pinning—pause.
Ask yourself: Who am I becoming this year?
Journaling prompts to spark clarity:
- What does my best morning look like?
- How does “future me” dress, move, and speak?
- What’s on her calendar that makes her light up?
💡 Try This Today: Write a quick list of your top 5 glow-up goals for 2026. These will guide every image you choose for your board.
Step 2: Choose Your Vision Board Style
Your vision board should fit your vibe—not the other way around.
Here are three Pinterest-worthy options:
✨ Digital Vision Board – Canva templates, Pinterest boards, or Notion layouts. Perfect if you’re online 24/7.
✨ Classic Vision Board – Magazines, scissors, glue. Retro, tactile, and so satisfying.
✨ Hybrid Vision Board – Print your favorite digital inspo and style it IRL. Best of both worlds.
Step 3: Curate Images That Scream “Dream Life Energy”
When you pick images, don’t just choose goals—choose identities. You’re not just manifesting things, you’re becoming her.
- Instead of a stock photo of cash → pin a photo of a woman confidently holding the keys to her new apartment.
- Instead of a generic workout → save a “clean girl” gym outfit with a glowing post-pilates selfie.
- Instead of vague happiness → pin brunch with friends, spa days, or travel moments that feel alive.
Pinterest is literally your best friend here. (Just don’t fall into a three-hour scroll spiral—I say that with love 😂).
Step 4: Place It Where You’ll Actually See It
A vision board is useless if it’s hiding in your closet. Put it somewhere you’ll interact with it daily:
- Bedroom wall → first thing you see when you wake up.
- Desk area → sparks productivity and “that girl energy.”
- Phone wallpaper → instant glow-up reminder every scroll.
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Step 5: Pair Your Vision Board With Action
Manifestation without action? That’s just daydreaming, bestie. Here’s how you’ll make it real:
- Daily check-in: Look at your board each morning.
- Affirm it out loud: Speak what you see. “I am her. I am living this life.”
- Tiny habits: Stack one action daily that moves you closer to your board’s energy.
Quote inspo to add to your board:
✨ “Your dream life is closer than you think—it’s waiting for you to show up.” ✨
Your 2026 Vision Board = Your Glow-Up GPS
Your vision board isn’t just décor—it’s your glow-up GPS. Every glance, every word, every choice you make in front of it is pulling you closer to the dream life you’ve been chasing.
🫶✨So grab your free Pinterest to Dream Life Vision Map, start curating your board, and remember: becoming her starts with one bold, beautiful choice.
👉And if you’re ready for a fast-track glow-up, my Glow Up SOS: Emergency 24 HR Glow Up Kit is on sale right now for just $7—so grab it while it’s hot. It’s your overnight identity shift in a bundle.
The only thing between you and your dream life? The decision to claim it.✨
Xo,
Chelsea Elise
