Vision boards are a fantastic tool to help both your subconscious and your conscious focus on the things you want to see in your life. But sometimes, the plain old “vision board” can feel overdone and lose some of its magic.
If that’s the case, you might want to try a different theme for your 2026 vision board! These 21 vision board themes below are well-varied and allow for people in all different places in your life. Some are personal, some are collective, some are meant for action, others are meant for visualization.
Either way, let’s examine all the different ways you can enhance your life in 2026 with a vision board theme unique to you!
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What Is a Vision Board?
A vision board is a group of images and words, aligned in a beautiful way, that gives us a picture of the things we want to manifest, the life we want to live. It could be a pinboard with images that you switch out, or it may be a more permanent thing that you’ve glued on a poster board.
Basically, a vision board helps you visualize what your life looks like once you’ve achieved your goals and desires! It puts you into that frame of mind, and it draws on the power of gratitude to align your vibration to that thing you want to pull in.
I usually do a vision board around the turn of the New Year, but you can complete one at any time in the year that is most convenient for you!
Why Pick a Theme for Your Vision Board?
Especially if you’re someone who does a new board every year, it can get tedious to do the same thing again and again.
If your board ain’t broke, don’t fix it! If things on your board are starting to manifest in your life, then give that board some more time to mellow and stew!
You can keep that one and, if you want to, add on another with a completely different theme. For example, I have a goal board that I’ve been using for two years that I’m redoing this year. But nowhere on that board do I have self-care images. I would love to improve at self-care in the coming years, so I’m making a separate specific board to that.
But if you have an old vision board that’s feeling out-of-touch, irrelevant to your current life, or just mediocre, then it might be time to replace it with a totally new one! These themes below will really help you get clear on what you want, and make sure you check out my vision board guides:
Guide to Using Images in Your Vision Board
Guide to Using Words on Your Vision Board
Guide to Using Affirmations with Your Vision Board
Questions to Ask Yourself When Making a Vision Board
21 Vision Board Themes for 2026
Some of these themes are collective—for the betterment of many—and others are personal—just for your own betterment.
Neither is wrong! It’s not selfish to focus only on your own personal life and growth therein, but I want to make it clear that there are ways to manifest things for the world as well! (Check out my article about self-care vision boards for more about personal vs. collective vision boards!)
There are articles speaking to Oprah’s manifesting Obama as President back in 2008 by including him on her vision board and visualizing him at his inauguration. (Of course, Oprah’s celebrity sway can’t be understated as a major action point for that coming true! But her vision board likely made it easier to keep him in her thoughts and take action toward that goal!)
With that in mind, I do encourage you to think BIG!
1. World Peace
A collective vision board theme, choosing “World Peace” is perfect if you’re hoping for global unity and an end to genocide and war for the future generations of the world.
Images: People of all backgrounds holding hands, olive branch, doves, planet Earth
Words: Unity, Harmony, Peace, Justice, Love, Freedom, Intersectionality, Diversity
Affirmations:
I help make this world a better place for generations to come.
I am holding love in my heart for people of the world to come together.
I advocate for peace and the just treatment of all humans.
2. Self-Care
A personal vision board theme, choosing “Self-Care” is perfect if you need to focus on rest, balance, and honoring your needs in order to prioritize yourself over The Man, or the system. Sometimes we work too hard to our own detriment, and we need to be more conscious of our boundaries and choices.
Images: Candles, tea, books, rain, massages
Words: Nourish, balance, rest, rejuvenation, glow
Affirmations:
I care for myself that I might care for others.
My self-care fuels my creativity and joy.
I am worthy of time, space, and tenderness.
I’m doing a deeper dive on self-care vision boards, so check it out if you’d like!
3. Science
“Science” is a collective theme, and it’s perfect if you’re inspired by learning, discovery, and honoring the tradition of the scientific method, real statistics, and truth. (More on truth below!)
Scientific integrity has been under attack since the pandemic of 2020, and that can have significant impacts on our world.
Images: Microscopes, telescopes, DNA strands, rockets
Words: Discovery, Innovation, Curiosity, Wonder, Progress, Breakthrough, Knowledge
Affirmations:
Science is real!
Innovation is a part of my world, and I bring the power of science to others around me.
I dedicate my time and resources to the advancement of science on earth.
4. Abundance
“Abundance” is an awesome personal theme for your vision board if you’re looking to pull in wealth of all kinds! Think love, resources, community, beautiful environments, and prosperity. If you’re ready to start receiving all life has to offer, abundance is your choice!
Images: Cornucopia, abundant harvests, piles of coins, stacks of money, open hands, rainbows
Words: Prosperity, thriving, opportunities, thriving, expansion, enough
Affirmations:
Abundance is all around me!
I have more than enough!
My life is filled with wonderful people, good times, resources, and technology!
5. Community
If you crave social networks, meet ups, and like-minded people who are with you for mutual support, “Community” is a wonderful personal AND collective theme for your next board. Community is slowly being stripped away, but it is so essential to our health, happiness, and overall ability to thrive!
Images: Shared meals, outstretched hands, people celebrating together, events
Words: Belonging, teamwork, relationships, connection, kindness, joy
Affirmations:
I have a community of wonderful people around me.
I belong.
I share a mutual respect and reciprocity with my community.
6. Personal Growth
When you’re ready to evolve into a new version of yourself and start to expand your world, “Personal Growth” is a great theme to choose. Personal growth can encompass all manner of aspects of your life, but putting a focus on the “growth” part of it can really help your life bloom!
Just remember, growth means letting go of things that don’t serve you any more, so it can also be painful, but it is so, SO worth it!
Images: People on top of mountains, sprouting seeds, butterflies, people meditating
Words: Transformation, strength, evolve, growth, becoming
Affirmations:
I am stepping into the person I’m meant to be.
As I transform, so does the world around me.
I bloom into a wonderful person I’m deeply proud of.
7. Wealth and Luxury
You are deserving of wealth and luxury in your life! If you’re looking for more financial ease and comfort, this might be your vision board theme.
Images: Mansions, fine dining, yachts, luxury cars, luxury fashion
Words: Fortune, luxury, rich, opulence, affluence
Affirmations:
My world is full of money and riches!
Wealth flows to me effortlessly!
My life is full of luxury and comfort!
8. Health & Wellness
Health and wellness are about balance, vitality, energy, strength, and longevity! This theme is perfect when you want to enhance your health and really focus on being well in the coming year or years.
Images: Yoga, running at sunrise, fresh foods, glowing skin
Words: Healing, wellness, energy, vitality, strength
Affirmations:
My body is strong and capable!
Achieving wellness and balance are effortless for me!
I look and feel vibrant, radiant, and full of energy!
RELATED: How to Set a New Year’s Resolution to Improve Your Health in 2026
9. Love
When you’re ready to call in your soulmate and focus on passion, intimacy, romance, and vulnerability, then “Love” would be a great theme for you! It’s also a great theme for if you have been with your partner for a long time and want to reignite your passion with that person!
Images: Couples together, red roses, hearts, holding hands
Words: Love, romance, connection, trust, intimacy, passion, devotion.
Affirmations:
My soulmate is coming into my life now!
I easily manifest a health, vibrant relationship with my true love!
My partner and I share passion, trust, and intimacy.
10. Family & Relationships
It is just as valid to focus on the love you have for your whole family… children, spouse, parents, siblings! If you want to center parenting, nurturing bonds, and family ties this year, “Family & Relationships” would be a perfect theme for you.
Images: Families laughing, sharing a meal, children playing
Words: Together, Generations, Togetherness, belonging, nurture.
Affirmations:
Our family is built on a strong foundation of compassion and trust.
My legacy will be my warm, loving family!
11. Truth
Like science, books, and freedom of expression, truth is another very fuzzy concept in 2025. We seem to be losing our grasp on what constitutes “the truth.” Many people in our world are trying to manifest power and control over others by simply claiming it, and while I do advocate the power of “saying something to make it so,” oppressing others is not the way.
So if you’re looking for more truth to come out in the world this year, maybe create a vision board with this theme!
Images: Books, Earth, diagrams & statistics, hand over heart
Words: Honesty, truth, integrity.
Affirmations:
Every word I speak is full of truth.
I uplift those who share the truth.
I advocate for the importance of truth and integrity of character.
12. Freedom
Liberation, sovereignty, and authenticity are important concepts many of us are forgetting about right now. But they are so important in our lives, and if you feel the need to focus on making sure yourself and the people around you can live the lives they want, “Freedom” might be a great vision board theme for you.
Images: Birds flying, open fields, breaking chains, sunrise, ocean horizons
Words: Liberation, unchained, free, limitless, sovereign.
Affirmations:
I embrace the freedom of choice in my life and make sure others have this freedom as well.
Freedom for others means freedom for me, and vice versa!
I am limitless!
13. Adventure
Want to travel, take risks, and try new things?! “Adventure” is a great vision board theme for people who crave new and exciting experiences and don’t want life to get stagnant!
Images: Hiking trails, rollercoasters, parasailing, zip lining, road trips, hot air balloons
Words: Bold experiences, fun, play, epic, wild, fearless, new
Affirmations:
With each new experience I have, I learn more about myself.
Adventure enriches my soul and gives me a boost of energy!
I embrace the idea of new risks in my life!
14. Creativity
When you want to unlock your creativity and artistic passion, focusing on creative endeavors for your vision board might be for you. Think: expression, individuality, artwork, and authenticity.
Creativity looks different for everyone as there are thousands of ways to express yourself and be creative, so make sure you pick the one that works for you! But these below are just ideas!
Images: Painting pallets and easels, typewriter, guitars, theater stages
Words: Create, expression, inspiration, flow, authenticity
Affirmations:
I open my heart to authentic creation and expression!
When my creativity flows, I am the most myself!
I express myself freely!
15. Travel
Feeling some wanderlust in your life? A vision board with a “Travel” theme might be a great choice for you so that you can see the world, explore, experience different cultures, and go somewhere you’ve never been before.
Images: Maps, postcards, Polaroid cameras, airplanes, passports
Words: Travel, exploration, journey, wander, freedom
Affirmations:
The beauty of a new place enriches my soul.
I open myself to see the world and explore!
I journey to foreign countries to wander, explore, and appreciate different cultures!
16. Transformation & New Beginnings
Sometimes after a “death” has occurred in our lives, like divorce, a move, loss of a parent or loved one, we need a grand start over. “New beginnings & transformation” is a vision board theme than focuses on rebuilding, reinventing yourself, rebirth, and welcoming in change.
Images: Butterflies, phoenix, sunrise, open doors
Words: Transform, renew, rise, soar, limitless, rebirth
Affirmations:
I am making myself anew.
I allow my transformation to happen.
As I change, I soar!
17. Career
It may seem simple, but if your career is a major focus of your life at this point, then why not dedicate an entire vision board to it? Choosing “Career” as your vision board theme means you’re pursuing your passion (whatever that may be) and you’re interested in taking your career to the next level!
Images: Office spaces, awards, books, podiums
Words: Progress, leader, achieve, rise, climb
Affirmations:
My career is rising effortlessly!
I am fueled by my goals at work.
18. Environment & Climate
With all the other world “news” and events happening recently, climate change seems to have taken a back seat. But if you’re like me, you still think about it and do everything you can within your power to do your duty to the earth. “Environment & Climate” is a collective vision board theme that will help you focus on protecting the Earth and focusing on sustainability for the future generations of humans who will live here.
Images: Earth from space, clean ocean, lush forests
Words: Climate, environment, clean air, natural beauty
Affirmations:
I protect the earth so future generations might enjoy its natural beauty!
Mother Earth deserves healing, and I am providing her with that!
I take care of Mother Earth, and she takes care of me.
19. Democracy & Political Balance
For anyone tired of our political leaders lying, manipulating the system, attempting to dismantle democracy, oppressing marginalized groups, and trying to pit us against each other, then this might be the vision board theme for you!
(This one might cause a lot of frustration in you, so be sure to focus on the positive outcome! Think of political leaders you’d like to see more of, or create a vision of the kind of integrity you want to see from our government!)
Images: Many flags, shaking hands, politicians you admire
Words: Integrity, leaders, democracy, freedom of speech, power to the people!
Affirmations:
We the people are stronger than any one individual!
Our collective power is rising, and we speak out in favor of democracy!
The world deserves leaders who believe in a just world.
20. Slow Living
Sometimes the pace of our hectic life can be a lot. Even if you don’t intend to buy a cabin in the woods and live off the land, even just focusing on small moments that feel slow and meditative can create a huge shift in your life. “Slow living” would be an excellent personal vision board theme for anyone looking to preserve mindfulness, simplicity, and inner peace.
Images: Tea, reading books, a hearth and fire, walking slowly through the woods, meditating
Words: Inner peace, small moments, slow, easy, mindfulness, simplicity
Affirmations:
I cultivate inner peace within me.
I am mindful and intentional with every choice I make.
I take things slow!
21. Art
For me, my entire life is an expression of art. The way I decorate my home, my career as a music teacher, and what I write. So when you choose “Art” as a personal vision board theme for 2026, this will be very subjective to each person!
Images: Your favorite paintings, sculptures, and architecture, your favorite fashion, your favorite books or other aesthetics
Words: Art, love, expression, life, beauty, creation, culture
Affirmations:
My life is a work of art.
I celebrate expression in all its wonderful forms.
Art makes me human, and I celebrate its wonderful and weird creations!