Intentional growth through vision boarding
You know what's coming in less than two weeks: the flood of "new year, new me" posts declaring 2026 is going to be theyear.
Not me. Not doing it. I can 100% promise you will not see a #NewYear #NewMe post from me.
It's so easy to get swept up in the momentum of a new year with goals commitments, and expectations. But true and steady growth comes from pacing yourself and setting intentions. And, of course, making space for rest, adjustments, and evolution.
The power of intention can be life-changing. Whether it's focusing on a particular word of the year, a professional aspiration, or naming a personal goal, the new year often inspires us to reinvent ourselves. But those pressure-filled promises tend to start like fireworks, but quickly fizzle out by the end of the first quarter.
So, as I say goodbye to 2025, I'm choosing to be more intentional about creating more clarity, creativity, and connection and aligning my actions to support that vision. I want to build a life that sustains, not one that burns out by Valentine’s Day.
One of the ways I've done this the past few years is by creating a vision board. There's real power in words. When I write things down, it helps me visualize what is possible. And seeing my goals reflected back at me each day helps me stay the course.
A vision board isn't magic, but it does help you stay focused. It reminds you of what matters; your "why.” It keeps your energy pointed in the right direction, and it reinforces the belief that what you desire is achievable. And as the year closes, I'm celebrating my 2025 visions (See vision board image. I manifested Greece, and it happened!).
As I look ahead, my 2026 approach will be pretty simple:
🌟 Set meaningful intentions to reflect who I am becoming.
🌟 Write them down in my planner where I can see them daily.
🌟 Take steady and balanced action so as not to burn myself out.
My holiday wish for friends and colleagues is that you, too, gain clarity, intention, and growth while also giving yourself permission to move at a pace that supports those goals as well as mental and physical well-being.
