Hey bestie,
Let me guess: you’ve made vision boards before. Maybe even every January for the past few years. And they looked beautiful on Pinterest, inspiring for about a week, and then… crickets by February.
Same goals. Same dreams. Same “someday” energy that never quite becomes “today.”
Here’s the truth: Vision boards absolutely work. But only if you stop making the same mistake 99% of people make.
That mistake? Starting with Pinterest instead of starting with strategy.
Today, I’m showing you the exact method that helped me check off every single goal on my 2025 vision board—and how you can do the same in 2026.
Let’s create a vision board that’s not just pretty, but powerful. ✨
🌸 Before You Start: Download Your FREE Vision Map
Grab my free Pinterest to Dream Life Vision Map & Action Kit right now. This template walks you through the strategic steps BEFORE you open Pinterest—so your vision board has a plan behind it, not just pretty pictures.
Over 15K women have used this to transform their vision boards from decoration to transformation tools. Get yours free. 💕
Why Vision Boards Work (And Why 2026 Is Your Year)
A vision board is your subconscious roadmap to becoming her. 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.
Science backs this up: Visualization activates the same part of your brain as actually doing the thing.
But here’s the key most people miss: visualization without strategy is just daydreaming.
We’re pairing your vision with action, and that’s what creates transformation.
The Biggest Mistake (And How to Fix It)
The mistake: Opening Pinterest first, saving pretty images, making a collage, and hoping it works.
The fix: Map your goals FIRST, then find images that match YOUR specific vision.
Most people skip this step. That’s why their boards don’t work. Don’t be most people.
Step 1: Get Clear on Your Dream Life FIRST (Don’t Open Pinterest Yet!)
Before you even think about Pinterest, you need clarity. Use my FREE Vision Map template to answer these questions for each goal:
✨ WHAT exactly do I want? (Be specific: numbers, dates, details)
✨ WHY do I want it? (This is your fuel on hard days)
✨ WHEN will I achieve it? (Deadlines create urgency)
✨ HOW will I get there? (Action steps)
Example:
- ❌ Vague: “Get healthier”
- ✅ Strategic: “Work out 4x weekly, lose 15 lbs by June 30, establish that girl morning routine by February 1”
Pick 5-7 goals across these categories:
- Career/Money
- Health/Fitness
- Personal Growth
- Lifestyle
- Relationships
- Spirituality
This is your foundation. Don’t skip it.
Step 2: Choose Your Vision Board Style
Digital Vision Board:
Perfect for phone wallpapers, Notion dashboards, or Canva templates. You’ll see it 100+ times daily on your lock screen.
Physical Vision Board:
Poster board, magazines, printed Pinterest images. Tactile, always visible on your wall.
Hybrid (My Favorite):
Physical board above your desk + digital version on your phone. Best of both worlds.
Place it where you’ll actually SEE it daily—bedroom wall, desk, phone wallpaper, bathroom mirror.
Step 3: Curate Images That Match YOUR Goals
NOW you can open Pinterest. But you’re not just saving pretty pictures. You’re finding images that represent your SPECIFIC goals from Step 1.
Choose identities, not just goals:
Instead of generic stock photos → Find images that create a passionate heart response
- Does this excite me?
- Is this MY specific vision?
- Does it make me want to take action TODAY?
If it’s just “pretty” but doesn’t create that feeling, skip it. Personalize this. Use photos of YOU. Screenshots of YOUR metrics. Images of the actual city you want to visit.
Step 4: Attach Action Steps to EVERY Image (The Secret!)
This is what separates vision boards that work from ones that don’t.
For every image, write a specific action step:
Image = what you want
Action Step = what you DO to get it
Examples:
📌 That Girl Morning Routine Image
→ Action: “Wake 6:30 AM, 5 days/week, 30-day streak by Feb 15”
📌 $10K Revenue Image
→ Action: “Launch product by March 1, promote daily on Pinterest, 100K monthly views”
📌 Fit Body Image
→ Action: “Pilates 3x weekly, meal prep Sundays, protein 100g daily”
Without action steps, you’re hoping. With them, you have a roadmap.
Step 5: Create Your Evidence Section
Add a section where you track PROOF you’re becoming her:
✨ Hit $5K month? Screenshot it.
✨ Complete 30-day streak? Progress photo.
✨ Save $10K? Bank statement.
Visual proof builds momentum. On hard days, this reminds you how far you’ve come.
Step 6: Use It Daily (Not Just in January)
Morning Ritual (5 minutes):
- Look at your vision board (really see it)
- Speak it out loud: “I am her. I am living this life.”
- Check today’s action step: What’s ONE thing I can do TODAY?
Evening Check-In (2 minutes):
- Did I DO it or just think about it?
- Check off completed actions
- Add evidence if you hit milestones
A vision board you make once and forget is useless. One you use daily transforms everything.
Amplify Your Vision Board 10x With This
Your vision board programs what you SEE. But to transform your life, you also need to reprogram what you BELIEVE.
That’s where my Glow Up SOS: Emergency 24HR Kit comes in ($7). It includes:
✨ Affirmations to reprogram your conscious mind
✨ Subliminals to reprogram your subconscious while you sleep
✨ Guided visualizations for identity shifts
My routine:
Morning affirmations (5 min) while looking at vision board + subliminals playing overnight = 24-hour brain reprogramming
Your vision board + affirmations/subliminals = unstoppable combination.
Vision Board Mistakes to Avoid:
❌ Making it too vague (“be happy” isn’t a goal)
❌ No action plan attached to images
❌ Setting it and forgetting it
❌ Copying Pinterest aesthetics instead of YOUR vision
❌ Not tracking evidence of progress
❌ Skipping the mindset work (affirmations/subliminals)
From Vision Board to Dream Life: The Complete System
Your vision board is Step 1. To actually achieve everything on it, you need:
✓ Strategic goals broken into 90-day plans
✓ Daily systems that make execution easy
✓ Discipline to stick with it
✓ Accountability to keep you on track
✓ Mindset work to remove blocks
Your 2026 Action Plan:
✅ Download FREE Vision Map Kit
✅ Map 5-7 goals BEFORE opening Pinterest
✅ Curate images with passionate heart response
✅ Attach action steps to every image
✅ Create evidence section
✅ Place where you’ll see it DAILY
✅ Get Glow Up SOS Kit for affirmations/subliminals ($7)
✅ Start daily ritual: look + affirm + act
Your Dream Life is Waiting
Your vision board isn’t just décor, bestie—it’s your GPS to becoming her.
The only difference between women who achieve their vision boards and women who don’t? Strategy + daily action + accountability.
You have the strategy now. You have the free template. You know the secret.
The question is: Will you do it differently this year?
🫶✨ Download your free Vision Map, create your strategic vision board, and remember: becoming her starts with one bold, beautiful choice.
2026 is your year. Let’s make it legendary.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise 💕
