Vision boards aren’t just helping you manifest your goals and dreams. It goes deeper than that. 

Did you know that vision boards positively influence your mental wellness? The mindset shift can rewire the brain, and you can’t get enough of vision boards. There’s a reason why you gravitate towards manifesting and visualizing, and it’s not just because you want better in life. 

It’s because some of you strive to heal and encourage yourself forward. 

But what’s the science behind it? What’s the connection between vision boards and mental wellness that slips everyone?

How Vision Boards Help Mental Wellness

Vision Boards and Self Esteem

When it comes to your confidence, vision boards can be the mirror you need to look at. A lot of times, you forget what you’re capable of and what you’re worthy of. 

Vision boards can be used as a way to break down and stop negative thoughts and negative self talk. 

A vision board created with healthy messaging can bury itself in your thoughts without you noticing. Over time–and the more you spend time with your vision board–you build up your confidence with the positive messaging. 

Vision Boards and Depression 

If you struggle with depression*, vision boards aren’t a solution, but they can buffer the blow and pains that come with depression. Vision boards can be used as a creative, therapeutic outlet for hope. 

Laura Swanson, LMSW, published to The Social Work Bubble, “In social work, we often discuss SMART goals, but we can’t have goals we’re motivated to reach, if we don’t really know what it looks like. If a client wants to reduce their depression, a vision board can provide context and images for what that would look like for that specific person.”

*988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

Vision Boards and Art Therapy

Did you know that vision boards are used in art therapy? Oxford defines art therapy “as a form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling, used as a remedial activity or an aid to diagnosis.”

This isn’t saying that making a vision board for your dream job is a therapy session. The two are connected but not entirely the same. 

In “Creating Space For Connection,” by Lisa Burton and Jonathan Lent, vision boards are explained as a creative approach to making a stronger understanding between therapist and patient. It handles what words fail to express. 

“Vision boards can be used to inspire and help clients to focus on their goals and to empower them to create the life they imagine. Aligned with solution-focused therapy and imagery, clients become responsible for guiding their outcome goals in counseling, which helps clients illuminate for themselves what is important to them.”

What’s Your Next Step?

If you or a loved one struggle with depression* and anxiety, connect with a local practitioner for professional guidance. Lovet Planners acts as a source for you to take positive steps in your life whether it’s developing a sense of self worth or manifesting your goals. 

Again, vision boards are activated as art therapy with licensed professionals but if you’re looking to create and inspire yourself, motivate yourself… we recommend starting with the Manifest Bundle. You have the opportunity to create tons of vision boards in this one book while journaling it out. It’s a chance for positive self talk and visualizing what you want your future to look like!

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*988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.