vision board

noun

plural vision boards
: a collection of objects, images, notes, etc. that is assembled on a physical or digital board and used as motivation for achieving a goal or milestone
This is a good day to create a vision board to physically show you how you want your future to look.Mackenzie Witt
… a vision board is a visual representation of your goals, says media and life coach Zakiya Larry. These typically poster-sized visuals, contain all kinds of images and text that represent a goal (or goals) you have.Brigitt Earley
compare mood board

Word History

First Known Use

1997, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vision board was in 1997

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“Vision board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vision%20board. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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