2026 Starts With a Vision, Not a To-Do List
The best vision boards aren’t the ones that look perfect in January.
They’re the ones you’re still using in July.
Over time, many boards blur into the background—more decoration than direction.
Vision sharpens when intention and attention align. A few guiding words, paired with imagery, can keep what matters quietly present. They act as subtle anchors, shaping what you notice as the year unfolds.
This year, our team approached visioning through guiding themes brought to life with vision boards. Each person chose words to anchor their year ahead and paired them with imagery that reinforced those priorities. Some focused on work. Others on personal life. The structure mattered less than the clarity those words provided when decisions started competing for attention.
To convey our goals as a united team we’ve combined aspects of each of our boards to create a collective representation of our “view” for 2026.
Here's what that looked like in practice.
Presence is what Peter’s prioritizing staying fully engaged in the moment and leading with focused attention.
Discernment is the lens Marissa’s using to guide thoughtful, intentional choices, trusting her intuition and choosing with intention.
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Momentum is the energy Leah’s leaning into, focusing on shared, sustainable progress that builds steadily over time.
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Expansion is the theme guiding Adrian’s year, making room for what’s next and allowing new ideas to take shape naturally.
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Identify your 4 pillars.
Choose 4 aspects of life to focus on this year, these will be your base structure. Make it about about work or as personal as you’d like.
EXAMPLES
LEADERSHIP | CREATIVE | PRODUCTION | PARTNERSHIP
FAMILY | FRIENDS | WORK | HEALTH
Choose a guiding word.
For each pillar pick one word that will frame your goals for the year. Pick words that feel honest and align with you. Not "growth" if what you actually need is "rest." Not "abundance" if what would help most is "boundaries."
Pair each word with a visual.
Choose imagery that reinforces how the word shows up in practice. The image should make the word easier to remember, or remind you just by looking at it.
Add copy that inspires.
A list of thoughts to remember, some words to encourage, or some phrases to motivate—however many as you want and whatever speaks the most to you.
Make it visible.
Desktop background. Printed and framed.
The format matters less than the frequency.
As the year unfolds, use your words as reference points. You don’t need to follow them rigidly. You just need to return to them when things get noisy.
Starting With Focused Direction, Not Goals
Instead of listing what we wanted to accomplish, we started with how we wanted to move through the year. What mattered most wasn't which words were chosen. It was how intentionally they were used.
By first identifying pillars for the year from broad areas of your life or work, this creates the structure for where attention should go. Then for each pillar, a corresponding focus word is used to define a quality or theme of how you want to approach that area. The pillar is the category. The word is the filter.
Together think of these as a running life audit. Once defined, decisions stop living in isolation. A commitment, a purchase, or a new opportunity can be evaluated against whether it supports the direction you’ve chosen.
If it fits, it’s easier to say yes.
If it doesn’t, it’s easier to let it go.
That clarity is the point.
Why Visuals Make Words Stick
Words are powerful on their own, but visuals help them land.
When something lives in your visual field, it's easier to return to. The goal isn't constant focus, it's repeated recognition.
This isn't about aesthetics. It's about recall.
2026 vision
A Practice That Lasts
Want help bringing your vision into focus?
We created a simple vision board template to help you get started. Use it digitally, print it, or adapt it however works best for you.
2026 vision
Start with what feels true, make it visible, and let it guide you as the year unfolds.
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