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A Gentle, Practical Guide to Hosting a New Year Vision Board Workshop

  • Writer: s w
    s w
  • Jan 19
  • 3 min read

If you’ve ever wanted a grounded way to set direction on the year ahead without pressure, perfectionism, or forced positivity, a vision board workshop can be a powerful and grounding way to do that. This version is designed for adults of all ages, first-timers, skeptics, neurodivergent participants, and anyone living with chronic illness or fatigue.

This is not about manifesting or making rigid goals. It’s about clarity, direction, and listening to yourself.


What Is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a simple tool that helps you see what you want more of in your life.

It can be:

  • A poster with images and words

  • A page in your journal

  • A written list

  • A few meaningful phrases

You don’t need to be artistic. You don’t need to finish. You don’t need to share. This is about reflection, not performance.

Writing your vision as a list works just as well as making a visual board. You can always create something visual later, at your own pace.


The Intention Setting (Opening Ritual)

Before starting, invite participants or yourself to settle into their bodies.

If it feels comfortable for you, close your eyes. If not, soften your gaze. Make sure you’re sitting comfortably. You may sit in a chair or on the floor. Let your shoulders relax. Unclench your jaw. Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly. We’ll take three slow breaths together. Breathe in as deeply and slowly as you can. When you exhale, purse your lips into an “oh” shape and hear the air flowing out. Feel free to sigh or make a soft sound. Today is an invitation to be open, grounded, honest about what you want more of, and gentle with what you want less of. You don’t need to fix yourself. You don’t need a perfect plan.Your only intention is to listen.

Reflection Prompts

Participants may reflect on any of the following:

  • How do I want my life to feel this year?

  • What do I want less of?

  • What do I want to protect?

  • What would make my days easier?

  • What does “enough” look like for me right now?

They can respond with:

  • Single words

  • Short phrases

  • Bullet points

  • Sketches

Creation Options

Participants choose what works best for their energy and style.

Option 1: Visual Board

Images, words, colors, symbols.

Option 2: Journal Vision

A full page of writing, lists, or sketches.

Option 3: One-Page List

Five to ten words or phrases that describe what matters most.

Option 4: Minimal Board

Three to five items only.

All options are valid.

Stopping early counts as success.

Gentle Design Guidance

  • One central focus, or loose sections

  • Empty space is allowed

  • Less is more

  • Trust what draws your attention

This is about clarity, not crafting.

Closing & Letting Go

Whatever you created today is enough. You don’t need to hold this tightly. Trust yourself to notice what matters as the year unfolds. Place your board or journal somewhere visible or somewhere private that feels safe. Let it be a reminder. Let it be inspiration. Let it be a quiet nudge to keep going.

Supplies List

Base Materials

Cutting & Assembly

Visual Sources

  • Magazines (travel, home, nature, food, lifestyle)

  • Old calendars

  • Printed quotes

  • Stock photo printouts

  • Junk mail with textures

  • Wallpaper samples

Writing & Drawing

Creative Extras

Comfort & Accessibility


Final Note

A vision for your year does not need to be ambitious. It needs to be kind.

This is about listening to yourself and letting that guide the choices you make, one small step at a time.

Clarity, not pressure. Direction, not perfection. Presence, not performance.

If you’re hosting a workshop or creating your own vision practice, trust that whatever you bring to the page is exactly where you need to start.

 
 
 

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